In early June, GOP Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler revealed the devastating news that her unborn child had been diagnosed with Potter’s Syndrome, a condition that is usually fatal. She and her husband were praying for a miracle.
Today, she announced the July 15 birth of daughter Abigail Rose. Despite seemingly insurmountable odds, Abigail came into the world as the first known Potter’s Syndrome survivor. Miracles really do happen.
This is incredible news about Congresswoman Jamie Herrera Beutler's baby. Wow: https://t.co/zFvccnYdrK
— Shushannah Walshe (@shushwalshe) July 29, 2013
From Rep. Herrera Beutler’s Facebook post:
With great joy, gratitude and hope, we are pleased to share with you the news of the birth of our daughter, Abigail Rose Beutler, on Monday, July 15 at 3:13 AM at Emanuel Legacy hospital in Portland. She weighed two pounds, twelve ounces and was only 28 weeks along. She is every bit a miracle.
She certainly is. Be sure to read the full post. Truly inspiring.
Born without kidneys and requiring dialysis, little Abigail still has a long road ahead of her. But she is blessed to have the love and support of her amazing family.
Wonderful news Rep @HerreraBeutler! Continued prayers to you, Abigail Rose & the rest of your family. http://t.co/xx7hBcmGH6
— Princess Consuela Banana-Hammock (@kimmie_c_) July 29, 2013
What a beautiful miracle! Congrats Congresswoman @HerreraBeutler and her husband on the birth of their daughter. http://t.co/KLR9xtt3K1
— LaDonna Ryggs (@LaDonnaRyggs) July 29, 2013
Our best wishes, thoughts, and prayers for Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler and her newborn, Abigail – http://t.co/JNKkuId26T
— Donate Life NW (@donatelifenw) July 29, 2013
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I am soooo hope happy for Congresswoman @HerreraBeutler on the safe arrival of her baby Abigail https://t.co/ZeKUGPKa9K #Prayers
— Andrea Gagliardi (@AndreaG114) July 29, 2013
https://twitter.com/RepMeehan/status/361919542085160960
Congratulations to @HerreraBeutler for the birth of her daughter & prayers for the whole Beutler family http://t.co/gTlbdIfydB
— Erik Paulsen (@ErikPaulsen) July 29, 2013
Congratulations to my colleague, @HerreraBeutler, on the birth of her daughter! https://t.co/qtgSuAkCAE @gopconference
— Rep Rick Crawford (@RepRickCrawford) July 29, 2013
Great news! @HerreraBeutler gives birth to beautiful daughter who survived Potter’s Sequence against all odds. http://t.co/iqGM31LVXY
— Eric Cantor (@EricCantor) July 29, 2013
So incredibly happy & thankful for this miracle for my friend @HerreraBeutler! Continued prayers for Abigail Rose… https://t.co/4hH7qhixg7
— Rep. Martha Roby (@RepMarthaRoby) July 29, 2013
Congratulations and blessings to entire Beutler family!
(Hat tip: @einfal)
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