Your Prayersand/or thoughts on this Thanksgiving

I have a request. You don't know this little guy, but his name is Tadhg (pronounced tige) and he needs all the support he can get. He was born on October 12, 2007. He seemed strong and healthy at birth, weighing in at 7 lbs. 4 oz. and 22 inches long. A few hours later there were signs that he was not doing well. He was turning slightly blue.

Many stressful hours later, it was determined that he had a heart defect called hyperplastic right ventriclle syndrome. Basically, he was born with only one heart ventricle. He was put on medication that would keep a prenatal opening clear to allow his left ventricle to compensate for the underdeveloped right ventricle as it does in the womb. 6 days later he underwent surgery that would make that opening permanent. He would still need two more surgeries over the next 4 years to rebuild his heart.

He was doing pretty well for a while after surgery, but he had several major relapses that have made it clear that the surgery was not successful. The only option is a heart transplant. He is now just shy of six weeks old and on life support at the University of Iowa Children's Hospital awaiting a heart.

His parents are the most special people. He has a delightful big sister. They are holding up amazingly well. I've seen the healing power of the A2K community in action. Please focus all of your energy to give littel Tadhg the strength he needs to hold on.

Thanks.