The Andrews Family!

08.01.22 UPDATE: Kiley is scheduled to be induced this Friday morning, August 5. They expect to meet Bristol sometime mid to late morning that day. The family appreciates your generous donations and prayers on their behalf.

As often as you think of them, please continue to pray for supernatural peace and understanding from God, for the hearts of their children as they process and experience grief/loss, and familial unity despite efforts from the evil seeking to pull them apart.

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Thank you for taking the time to read this in support of Kyle and Kiley Andrews, along with all their sweet kiddos. We are raising money to help support them in this time to go towards meals for their family, upcoming hospital bills, as well as any funeral/burial expenses. The post below was taken from Kiley's instagram page on April 21. 

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I’ve thought for so many days, how is a momma supposed to muster the right words to say, to explain her deep pain and also joy in such a time. And my words will never be adequate enough to fully describe what we are currently walking through. But I know that I need to share our story, in hopes that it will draw people closer to Jesus. Some of you already know, and some of you might not, but I am expecting our 6th sweet, precious baby due this august. A little girl, named Bristol Rain She has been the greatest JOY! Oh what a joy she has been. When we found out God wanted us to have another child, we were beaming with happiness!! Kyle & I love being a mommy and daddy so much. All of our children are a complete and total blessing to us. And the thought about adding another just was so incredible. I’m 22 weeks along. And every step of this pregnancy has been so amazing. I found out on my birthday that it was a girl, and everyone was so excited!! The kids have not stopped asking about her sense. Everything seemed to be going well until last week, at my anatomy scan. After the scan my Dr came in and told me news no mom should EVER have to hear. “ I’m so sorry Kiley. But it is very bad news I’m about to tell you. Your baby will not be coming home with you after you deliver her. She has a severe neural tube defect, and will not be expected to live outside the womb for more than minutes to a few hours after birth. I’m so sorry Kiley.”

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Let me just go ahead and put this out there. My husband and I have walked some very awful and difficult roads before. Those that know us, know the suffering we have had to endure just in the last 9 years of us being married. It all began with cancer. And we have endured every trial and come out stronger. We’ve been through devastation and heartbreaking circumstances, many times unfortunately. But nothing. NOTHING, can prepare you for a moment when the Dr tells you your child is going to die.

We were so excited to announce her birth and life here in a few short months, and share our new little girl in the weeks and months/years following. But now, as we are walking through this very excruciating time, we want to start sharing about her now before she goes to be with Jesus, while she’s here with us. She’s so beautiful. And so so perfect. Bristol has brought us so much joy and our children already. She is so strong, and kicks and hiccups like crazy every day ALL the time, just to remind mommy she feels all my love and her siblings love. I’m committed to carrying my beautiful girl to full term when I will have to deliver her or until the Lord decides to take her. Her life is precious and has so much value. At first I was so scared. And honestly wanted to give up. How can a mommy carry her baby full term when she knows she’s going to die?

Well, I still don’t know the answer to that. But unfortunately here I am, walking that path. The next few months I want to share all about Bristol Rain. Things im learning about her or that Gods teaching me. Ways that we can celebrate her while she’s STILL with us. Kyle & I and our children need so many prayers, love & encouragement. As we prepare for her arrival, just like any of our other children, we pray that everyone would come alongside us in celebration of her life and also praying for comfort for us as we ache so badly.

I’m sharing a few pics of when i got to go 21 weeks of this pregnancy, without knowing of her condition. Blissfully unaware. And now, a mommas heart bleeding and torn apart. Again, my words fall so short We can’t wait to meet you, Bristol Rain. You are so loved.