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Miracle baby blessing to family this Christmas

Published on Tuesday, December 22, 2009 12:38 PM MST

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Christmas is a time of miracles. My family can testify to that.

Normally, in my column I address my thoughts or opinions on issues facing our communities and try to stay away from my personal life. But in this Christmas column I needed to share a blessing my family received. His name is Michael James Kyung.

This is his story.

Michael James (or MJ as we call him) is the son of my cousin Kristin and her husband, Gene. MJ was born at 23 weeks, five days gestation on Sept. 14 at 3 p.m. in Littleton, Colo., weighing in at 14 ounces, 10.5 inches long and having a 7.5 inch head circumference.

The miracle story began in early September when an ultrasound was performed and the doctors realized there was no amniotic fluid. It was on this day Kristin and Gene were informed it is not a question of IF Kristin will be admitted into the hospital, but a question of WHEN. And on Sept. 14, the question was answered.

Each day that our family receives the update from the CaringBridge Web page on little Michael James is a blessing. Family and friends have shared prayers, encouragement and congratulations across the miles through the guestbook on the page. Every time an e-mail came across, saying MJ’s Web page had been updated, I would click on the link in anticipation of what it may say.

There have been ups and downs, but the excitement of a few drops of breast milk being given through his feeding tube or the “little poop” he had kept our family positive on him getting stronger and coming home.

MJ is a fighter and is now three months old, weighing 1875 grams (4 pounds, 2.2 ounces). He is in a regular crib, still in the hospital, but working hard to come home by New Years.

If someone had told me a 14-ounce baby could survive such challenges, I would have told them it is impossible. Nothing is impossible with prayer, the love of family and the expert care of medical staff.

Christmas is all about the miracle of life. Merry Christmas little Michael James. You’ll be home soon.

Libby Berndt is the publisher for the Sidney Herald. She can be reached at 406-433-2403 | publisher@sidneyherald.com

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Kristin Kyung wrote on Jan 1, 2010 8:13 PM:

" Thank you very much for posting such a great article on our little Miracle Michael! He is truly a gift from God and is such a little fighter. We have learned how powerful prayer can be and that miracles do happen every day! On January 13th, Michael will be having his surgery to repair stoma and then hopefully will be coming home! We cannot wait for him to be home finally. Thanks again Libby!
Love,
Kristin, Gene, Kira and Miracle Michael Kyung "

Juanita Learn wrote on Dec 29, 2009 5:30 PM:

" Great article Libby!! Baby Michael is a fighter & before you know it, he'll be home! As long as we believe in God, there will always be miracles! God bless baby Michael & family...Juanita Learn, Parker, Az. "

Kathy wrote on Dec 28, 2009 2:53 PM:

" What a Christmas miracle! Sounds like little MJ is quite a fighter and I will pray for his continous growth and strength! Great article, Libby! "

Denise Rossol wrote on Dec 23, 2009 10:01 PM:

" "I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well." Psalm 139:14

It has been such a blessing for us to participate in Michael's journey, even if only from a distance! Our God is an awesome God! Michael is proof positive of that!!! A very Merry Christmas to you, Michael James, and to your whole family also!! God Bless and Keep you all!!! Happy New Year too!

"Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving." Colossians 4:2 "

Dorothy wrote on Dec 23, 2009 7:18 PM:

" There was never any doubt...if He can perform the miracle of a paraplegic being able to walk, we had to have faith that He would guide the doctors and those caring for him so Michael James could survive. He is one tough spirited little guy and will probably always be known as "Miracle Michael." "

Dorothy Clark wrote on Dec 23, 2009 6:42 PM:

" Baby Michael is truly a Miracle. Michael is my niece's baby and is a fighter. Merry Christmas. "

Larry Elletson wrote on Dec 23, 2009 11:14 AM:

" Way to go Michael.... you've proven to be a fighter from the git go! Michael is my cousin's grandson, so we have both sides of the family pulling for him. "

Terri Howey wrote on Dec 23, 2009 7:25 AM:

" Thanks Libby for the great article on sweet Baby Michael! He is truly our miracle and has proved to all of us the true power of prayers! Merry Christmas! "

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