Email to the Orenco Ward

Dear Miah,

This email arrived today from the bishop of our ward. You are in the thoughts and prayers of hundreds of people. You are loved!

Love,
Mom and Dad

Dear Orenco Ward Members
This Thursday we are inviting all Ward members to join in a Fast for the Wilde family. Cameron and Karren will be expecting the newest addition to their family this Friday, October 16th, via caesarean delivery. Although the delivery itself should prove to have no complications, little Miah Rachel Wilde (soon to grace this world) was diagnosed early on in the pregnancy with a condition called Trisomy 18, also known as Edwards syndrome. (for more information please go to www.trisomy18.org)

Due to this condition there is a chance that sweet, little Miah may pass away soon after birth. There is no definite timeline for the length of her lifespan on this Earth, but there is hope and an unwavering faith that a miracle will present itself. She has already defied many odds stacked against her in her 40 weeks of growth and development, which is a testament to the power of prayer and trusting in the Lord's plan for this strong, courageous spirit.

We invite all members to join in this fast starting on Thursday evening and ending on Friday evening. The Wilde's will need the fortifying strength of patience, comfort and continued trust in the Lord that can only come through the power of fasting.

We greatly appreciate all those who are able to participate in the fast on Thursday to Friday, as well as all who offer up their prayers this week on behalf of Cameron, Karren, Sonya and Miah Wilde.

Thank you,

Bishop Wade Ellis