Thank you for coming to support our sweet Judah! My name is Sarah. My husband Sean and I, along with our three kids became friends with Sheena, Raul, Judah and Elijah through our Homeschool Community and Church. To know them is to love them, and wow.. what a blessing their friendship has been.
On Friday, May 9th, Judah (10) was admitted to CHOC in Orange after having a series of seizures at their home. Judah had never experienced seizures before… they were seemingly unprovoked. Upon being admitted, all standard tests and scans were performed, and all showed completely normal results.
Over the last 3 weeks he has suffered over 100 seizures. He has experienced trouble breathing, medication side effects, lack of sleep, and aspiration. He has needed 3 people to watch him at all hours day and night to ensure his safety, keep him comfortable, and protect him from pulling out tubes. 2 weeks ago he was intubated in order to maintain his airway. Our prayer and petition to God has been to sustain Judah’s life, and to protect his body and brain from any long-term damage. We are believing for a miracle and working to support the family in the meantime.
During this time, his parents, Sheena and Raul, have not left his side. Neither parent has been able to go to work or even tend to the animals on their farm property. Tomorrow will mark 4 weeks in ICU and as he improves, his doctors are still estimating another 2 weeks in care.
Along with the immediate financial distress this has caused, there will be future implications as well in regards to bills. We want to support them in the present so that they are able to carry on with all their focus on Judah and their younger son, Elijah. We also want to support them down the pipeline when they begin to receive medical bills. Equally needed, is prayer. Please partner with us in whichever way you are able ♥️
Thank you so much for supporting this amazing family.
Sincerely, Sarah and Sean Venable