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| David Del Risco |
Some really difficult things happen to the best people. Today (10/23) is one of those days. Just a week ago (10/16) Nick and Gisela Del Risco gave birth to their third child. David is a tiny blessing that came five weeks early. Today, the doctors diagnosed David with Down Syndrome and as is common in children with Down Syndrome they are concerned with what may be heart problems.
Nick and Gisela are not young and early on they were encouraged to have an abortion. As their Rabbi I am so proud of them for having the courage to choose life. We are praying today that God will heal David's heart and that there will not be any further complications. David means "Beloved of God" and Yeshua is deeply in love with this child as will be anyone who meets him.
Nick just got a promotion at work three weeks ago but is under significant stress in the beginning of a nine-month training. At the end of the training is a test that will determine if he keeps this promotion.
Elizabeth and Jonathan definitely know things are not right as their brother is having to stay in the hospital. Jonathan already has toys set up for his little brother and they all want little David to go home. Gisela is quite a strong little lady. There is not a more difficult role than the mother who is responsible to nurture, feed and protect this new life.
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| Elizabeth, Giselle, Nick, & Jonathan |
Update: Thursday, Oct. 31st, 2013
In the process of all that is happening for the Del Risco family, Nick lost his promotion at work. At this time, it is not such a bad thing as it removes some stree for Nick and the family. The Doctors want to wait 6 weeks (from 10/16) to determine the next steps for little David and his heart. Let's keep praying for the David and the whole Del Risco family. We are believing God with them for great miracles!
Update: Thursday, Nov. 7th, 2013
I spent some time with Gisella in the hospital today with David. Great news…the hole in David’s heart is healing on its own. In fact, it is so small that they are confident it will not be issue. With that, David will be going home tomorrow (Friday, Nov. 8th).
Please keep praying for David’s health and for Nick & Gisella that God will give them wisdom with all they have on thier plate! Pray for Elizabeth and Jonathan (big sister and brother) as well!
Update: Wednesday, Jan. 15th, 2014
This Shabbat (1/18/14) we are having a bady dedication for David and his siblings, Elizabeth & Jonathan. David is doing very well and the Del Risco's have been so encouraged by the love and support of so many! What a blessing this wonderful family is to our community!
Update: Wednesday, Jan. 15th, 2014
This Shabbat (1/18/14) we are having a bady dedication for David and his siblings, Elizabeth & Jonathan. David is doing very well and the Del Risco's have been so encouraged by the love and support of so many! What a blessing this wonderful family is to our community!
I hope this works as the last time I tried to write on the blog I wasnt sure it went through. Thank you Rabbi for writing this so beautifully and for being there for all of us. My heart goes out to them and I will try and contact them tomorrow before my procedure(prayers appreciated)
ReplyDeleteI believe God knows he can entrust this precious life to Nicholas and Gisela and their family. I told Irene and we are praying. .
G-d's gifts are wrapped in His special style. It seems that some of our greatest gifts of life follow some our our greatest challenges. Hold fast to what you know in His Word. He is ever faithful! My eldest son and his wife had our Izaak Dayvid on October 7th. He was named after my middle son David, who died very tragically at age 26. In many ways, when I lost my David, I felt my life ended.
ReplyDeleteI know that G-d sent Izaak David, and many other special blessing to try helping balance the extreme loss in my heart. G-d loves us so, so much. He has blessed with your special blessing He has for you. Wait, He will show you. Prayers. Shalom.
This past June was the 10th year of his homegoingWhat a blessing this "gift from G-D!"
Thank you, Matt for sharing this. I will be in prayer for this family. The Down's Syndrome children are so lovable and can give so much unconditional love to others. They are truly a blessing. I don't know if you know this, but, I have a cousin who is Down's syndrome. He is Laura's age, and our kids just loved playing with him!
ReplyDeletePraying that God will heal this little guy.
Kathleen Zimmerman
May adonia bless and heal david's heart body mind soul and spirit.
ReplyDeleteWe thank you Adonia for the plans and future you have for david and the many lives that he will reveal yeshua to; for he is precious in your sight!
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