Cyphas and the Nelson Family
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Cyphas Kurt Azariah Nelson
Born 2/27/2020 at 9:09am
7lbs 13oz, 19 1/2 inches
On January 10, at 7 months pregnant, my sister and her husband received the news that their unborn son had spina bifida and a rare skull defect. Coupled together, these diagnoses meant we would not have the baby with us for long. After much prayer and subsequent visits to UCSF, doctors gave the Nelsons the miraculous news that they expected the baby to live. We praise God for the life of this precious boy, but the Nelsons still have a long road ahead of them.
Cyphas had surgery on 2/28/2020 to close his spina bifida. There are several types of spina bifida; Cyphas has myelomeningocele, which is the most severe type. There is a range of possibility as to exactly how this will impact his future, and he will require multi-specialty care over the weeks, months and years to come to prevent, monitor, and treat a variety of potential health issues. There are many complicating factors associated with open spina bifida, in addition to his chiari malformation (brain tissue extending into the spinal canal). Adam and Emily will be making many trips back down to SF. Their family is stretched thin at this time, and we wish to alleviate some expenses of current and future travel, absence of income, and specialized baby care.
This little baby is so loved and so covered in prayer. We are filled with gratitude for the care our community and the body of Christ has shown, and we are overflowing with hope for him.
Born 2/27/2020 at 9:09am
7lbs 13oz, 19 1/2 inches
On January 10, at 7 months pregnant, my sister and her husband received the news that their unborn son had spina bifida and a rare skull defect. Coupled together, these diagnoses meant we would not have the baby with us for long. After much prayer and subsequent visits to UCSF, doctors gave the Nelsons the miraculous news that they expected the baby to live. We praise God for the life of this precious boy, but the Nelsons still have a long road ahead of them.
Cyphas had surgery on 2/28/2020 to close his spina bifida. There are several types of spina bifida; Cyphas has myelomeningocele, which is the most severe type. There is a range of possibility as to exactly how this will impact his future, and he will require multi-specialty care over the weeks, months and years to come to prevent, monitor, and treat a variety of potential health issues. There are many complicating factors associated with open spina bifida, in addition to his chiari malformation (brain tissue extending into the spinal canal). Adam and Emily will be making many trips back down to SF. Their family is stretched thin at this time, and we wish to alleviate some expenses of current and future travel, absence of income, and specialized baby care.
This little baby is so loved and so covered in prayer. We are filled with gratitude for the care our community and the body of Christ has shown, and we are overflowing with hope for him.
Organizer and beneficiary
Nicole Paiva
Organizer
Eureka, CA
Adam Nelson
Beneficiary