43 thoughts on “Headed to the hospital”

1. Praying for your comfort and wisdom, as well as Noah’s healing.

   Marcie

2. I tried to send previous comment and I think it failed – so here goes again!!

   Please know your family is in so many people’s thoughts and prayers! May God give you supernatural strength and comfort to deal with this difficult situation. You have lots of love directed your way!

3. You and Julie love Noah and want what’s best for him. I’m so glad he has you as parents. We all love and support you guys.

   Blair

4. Julie and Ethan,
   We love you guys so much. We are definitely continuing to lift you all up in prayer. God bless you with wisdom and peace today in every decision you are faced with. God be with you….Ann Reese

5. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

   Stephanie Justice

6. Isaiah 43:1-3, “1But now, O Israel, the LORD who created you says: “Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name; you are mine. When you go through deep waters and great trouble, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown! When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you. For I am the LORD, your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.”

7. Julie and Ethan,

   I don’t know if you remember me but I just wanted to let you know that I have been praying for you and your whole family. I have passed this along to everyone in my address book so you could be in even more people’s prayers. There are thousands of people praying for you right now. How blessed you must feel having so many family and friends. Noah is absolutely a precious baby!!

   Lindsay Marsters Cantu

8. I hope you know just how many people are praying for your sweet, precious Noah. We are also praying for strength and encouragement for all of you.
   Ashley Salazar

9. Julie and Ethan,
   All I can say is we are praying for you. I have no other words that i believe can comfort you right now.

   Sue L.

10. Words escape from our mouths — they just cannot adequately express our heart felt love and pain we feel for you and your family. Please know we will not stop praying. Thank you for your transparency and allowing so many who care for you (many who may not know you well or at all) to intercede for little Noah. May God’s love and peace fill your hearts and minds today and every day. The Wolfes

11. Julie and Ethan,
    I have been logging on daily to keep up to date with Noah’s progress. Although, until now I have refrained comment. I just don’t know what to say except that Jennifer, Hanna and I are thinking about you all. And, I wanted you both to know how lucky little Noah is. There are alot of babies born into this world with complications. However, in some cases they are abandoned at the hospital for the state to care for them. Unbelieveable that this can happen, yet true. So in my eyes, Noah has truly been blessed by having two of the most caring and loving parents possible. I am thankful for that as I am sure he is as well. I want you both to know that we are here in case you need anything what so ever. Do not, and I repeat, do not hesitate to call for the smallest of things. Take care.

    Pat, Jennifer and Hanna Smith

12. We are praying for your sweet family knowing that with the love and faith you have in our Lord Jesus Christ all the difficult decisions you speak of will be Spirit led.
    Our love,
    Vicki and Rocky

13. Little Noah and his faith-filled parents have touched an unknown amount of hearts and lives in the past week. I venture to say the effects of which will increase the population size of heaven in eternity! That fact alone produces rejoicing even in the face of the hurt and pain and anger felt over the past week! That gentle peace you feel in the midst of everything else is Jesus whispering thank you for allowing Him to use you and precious Noah to further His kingdom!
    I am screaming to my Lord right now for a miracle! But Jesus has already won! Thank you guys for showing me and everyone else faith in action!
    BR

14. Our prayers are with you and your sweet family. Be strong and continue to be faithful. Thank you for letting everyone know; so many are praying for your little Noah.

15. Lord, we are praying for your healing,amazing strength, and beautiful peace to shower upon this precious family. Keep their eyes lifted towards You and all that You are…for every choice that needs to be made, every ounce of effort they have to pour out, for every ache they need soothed….You are everything Lord and Noah is everything to You…

    We are praying…
    ~ Matt, Michalle & Jeb Sessions

16. Dear family and friends of Noah,

    I am a fellow Christian who heard about your situation through other Christians who love you. I have been in a rough spot with God and have not prayed for months and months. I am praying now. I know He can give you a miracle. I know it. I’ve seen it.

17. Ethan and Julie,

    My heart hurts for you, I’ve tried so many times to write something or call, but I have no idea what to say. I want so desperately to offer some comfort, but only God can meet that need. Know that we have been praying for you and Noah since the moment we heard of his birth. I don’t know God’s plan for him, but I do know his glory will be revealed in time. Don’t lose heart, God is always there…and you are surrounded with love and prayers. Much love to your family.

    Charity and David A.

18. Someone posted your blog on About.com and I just wanted to let you know that your family are in my prayers everyday.
    Natascha Lundy
    Knoxville,TN

19. I just want you to know that there are alot of ppl out here in cyber praying for your little guy. I hope you realize the faith that you are showing and how it is touching so many others and opeing their eyes. God has a reason for everything he does and many not see it now or ever. Keep in mind they are only Docs. The Great Power of God can do anything and limited to NOTHING of this world. I’m 24wks and you make me realize all that I have and what I have to be thankful for. Your faith really renews mine and I;m sure so many others. Your in our thoughts and prayers!!!
    Jennifer, Myrk and Kids. Tuscaloosa, Al

20. My heart goes out to you in the loss of little Noah. Please read 11Samuel 12:22 from King David, a man after God’s own heart.

21. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time of the loss of Baby Noah. Your continual faith in God is an inspiration to many.

22. Julie and Ethan,

    We are praying for Noah and you. My heart aches for you guys. Thank you for sharing Noah with everyone and for your faith in God. You are strong Christians and an encouragement to us all.

    Keep the Faith and God Bless you – Clay and Jennifer Nall

23. Ethan and Julie,

    I have heard the terrible news and am so, so heartbroken for you and your family. I have followed this Noah’s progress through this blog, coming back to it numerous times a day/night. Your faith and hope and have been an inspiration and we have all loved little Noah, even if we didn’t meet him. Your sweet little Noah made people drop to their knees in prayer and petitions to our Father. What an impact your child made on this earth! There are no words to comfort you, I am sure, so I will continue to petition our Almighty God on your behalf. That He be merciful and comfort you and help you find peace in this very difficult time. R. Bernstein

24. Ethan and Julie,

    I am at a loss to find the right words except to say that little Noah is blessed to have two parents who’s faith has been an inspiration to all others. God will always be with you and Noah as his journey continues.

    You are all in my prayers,

    Matt Haire

25. There are no words, just know that you’re in my thoughts and prayers. May the Lord bless you and keep you and make his face shine upon you and grant you peace.

26. God will meet you in your darkest hour, keep your faith in Him and His will for Noah and your family. When you feel tired or weak, please know that there are so many who are praying for you and God will return your strength in His time.

27. I have heard it said that while children without parents are called orphans and a wife without a husband is called a widow, there is no title to give a parent who has lost a child – because it just shouldn’t happen. We are so sorry about your loss. We will continually pray for peace for you and your entire family.
    God bless,
    The Lary Family

28. Ethan and Julie,

    It has been an honor to lift your sweet family up to our gracious Heavenly Father. As I prayed this afternoon for baby Noah, I told the Lord I really did not know what to ask of Him. Only that since He knows all, and all we know is limited, at the very most, to please spare Noah and you both as much pain as possible. I also asked God that whatever the outcome, you would still have his joy, his peace, his everlasting love, and the ability to praise and worship Him in the midst of despair….Job 1:20-22–“At this, Job got up and tore his robe and shaved his head. Then he fell to the ground in worship and said, “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will depart. The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised. In all this, Job did not sin by charging God with wrongdoing.” I read your comments about “why” and “how”. I think those will be the “frequently asked questions” in heaven. Baby Noah was precious in His sight, and Jesus loved him. Continuing to pray, Sharon Galvan

29. Thank you for your sharing your beautiful faith with me. How I long to have a close relationship with Christ as your family does. I have accepted Him as my Savior but I put so much before Him. This past week I have had a heavy heart for Noah and all of you. Praying this week for Noah and reading the the word of God has been a true gift. Oh what a blessing your sweet baby boy is for so many! I am so sorry. That is all I know to say is that I am so very, very sorry.

30. Our deepest sympathy for your loss. We have been following Noah’s medical situation daily and praying for strength for your family to handle what was to be in store for you. We will remember you in our prayers asking our Lord will provide yall with the comfort and peace that only he can provide. God bless your sweet family!

31. Dear Julie and Ethan – You have been in my thoughts and prayers so frequently. May God comfort you and give you peace during this time. -Karla Gillan

32. You are in my prayers now more than ever. I’m reminded of a line in the song ‘Every Season’ which says, “Even now in death, You open doors for life to enter…”. What a display of life — real life, in Christ — this blog and your openness have been for all of us looking in from the outside. Your family is such an inspiration. And, God willing, Noah left us all just a little more tenderhearted and with a lot more faith. Thank you, Ethan and Julie, and thank you, Heavenly Father, for a most precious gift: Noah. God bless you.

33. My heart is so heavy. I will continue to pray for you as you grieve this loss. I will pray for God to enfold you with his love and peace. You have been an inspiration to so many.

34. Numbers 6:24-26:
    The LORD bless you and keep you;
    the LORD make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you;
    the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.

35. Julie and Ethan,
    I simply can not find the words to tell you how much my heart aches for your family and the loss of your sweet, precious Noah. I have been praying for your family daily, but as others have written, did not know what to pray for, just that whatever happened would be the best for Noah and for your family. Your family will continue to be in my prayers for your comfort and peace during this difficult time. I wish I could do more, but I know that nothing I could do would be enough right now. Noah is safe in our Father’s arms tonight, and when your short time on this earth is over, he will be in your arms again, too, for all eternity. With deepest sympathy, Susan Christopherson

36. Dearest Julie & Ethan,
    Tonight at Uplift we tried our best to sing the song you requested, “I Will Sing of His Love Forever.” It truly became a song of praise & glory to God because you & Noah have so deeply reminded us of Who HE is and His love for us. We were together (as Greg said) because we had to be together for you. You were with us in our hearts…as Noah will be forever. I grieve greatly with you in this indescribable loss and my prayers will be fervently of and for you in the coming days, months and years. You are like my own children and I love you dearly.
    C.

37. Julie, Ethan & Alyssa,
    We have no words that are adequate enough to express our grief for you. We don’t know you and yet we are bonded through the internet because of Ira Hays and through Jesus Christ. You are our brother and sister in Christ and we are hurting for you. Just know that we are praying for comfort, strength and peace. I wept when I read of Noah’s passing, so please know that your little boy touched my heart and soul, as I am sure he did many others.
    In prayer for you,
    The Cox family, Fort Worth TX – friends of the Hays’ family

38. Ethan, Julie, Tim, Donna, Terry, Steve, Brad and all of your precious family,
    It doesn’t seem enough to offer our sympathy instead of being able to help shoulder some of the grief of the past week and now of the past few hours; but we offer it and we grieve with you. How we try to say things that are comforting, but can only say we love you. How we try to explain God’s purpose and plan in all of this, but can only say His love passes all understanding.
    Don & Judy Avera

39. Julie and Ethan,

    I wanted to let you know that our family and church family has and will continue to pray for you. Noah’s story has deeply touched us.

    San Antonio, TX

40. Dear Julie and Ethan,

    Wow! When I posted a message to you earlier today, Julie, I never dreamed that I would receive this news tonight.

    Words cannot begin to be adequate enought to fill the void that I know is in all of your hearts.

    Clearly, you both have a faith that has been tested, tried, and refined by this experience. And you have encouraged and blessed so many who have read and posted to this site.

    I am deeply sorry for your tremendous loss. We can never understand why our God allows miracles in some circumstances and in His infinite wisdom allows the premature departure of one of His precious babies. But what I do know is that Our God is so sovreign over all that is. Precious Noah has never for one second been out of God’s tender hands and now, he is at home with Him.

    You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time in the life of your family!

    Love and Blessings,
    Melissa Boler

41. Ethan and Julie,
    We are friends of the Hays family and learned of your sweet Noah through them. Please know that you have been in our prayers and will continue to be. I am so sorry for your loss. I write this through tear filled eyes, for you my brother and sister in Christ. My grandfather is very close to being with the Lord. He is a wonderful grandfather. I don’t really know how everything works in heaven but I want you to know, I plan to tell him of Noah. I am sure he will find him and love him as he has always loved me. I feel silly saying all of this, but I feel some peace in knowing that he can old and love Noah. I pray for peace and comfort for you. I cannot imagine the hurt you must feel. Words cannot expresss….

    Cara-Fort Worth,Texas

42. You remain in our prayers and in our constant thoughts. I am sorry, I just do not have words the express how I my heart aches for you right now, but know that only through our Lord and Saviour can we make it through the grief and pain.
    In His Loving Care, LC

43. Julie and Ethan,
    We greive with you and yet we have never met. We learned of Baby Noah as we learned of Baby Ira, because someone loved you enough to tell your story and the word spread. Noah has changed the hearts of many, just as Jesus did. He stirred in us a renewal to our faith, our family, our friends, and our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. You are in our prayers as your mourn your sweet boy. May the Lord fill you with His spirit and continue to comfort you. Heaven really does hold all for you. May you find strengh in your daughter and in all those who love you and will walk with you during this time. God will give you peace that passes all understanding. When you think you can’t breathe, He breathes for you. When you think you can’t pray, He knows the desires of your heart and intercedes on your behalf. When you think you can’t take another step in His direction, He is already carrying you home. You are a powerful testimony of God’s grace and mercy, may His work continue to be displayed in your lives. Nothing can separate you from the Love of God, and nothing can separate you from your precious Noah. God bless you.

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