One of the most famous babies online probably has to be Baby Buns", the little miracle baby who was born to Arkell and Dana Graves some 4 months early. After the couple had been trying for over 17 years to conceive, God blessed them with Kaleb, their son who is now four months old.
The video of Dana telling her husband Arkell, went viral and ever since then, literally hundreds of thousands of people check their Facebook page for updates on little Kaleb. He has been under constant care as there are some health issues. So the family is continuing to work with doctors and praying, all the while encouraging others to pray as well.
Recently, the Graves took to their Facebook page to share the surgery that Kaleb had to go through.
"We appreciate all of the many messages seeking updates and offering prayers for our miracle. After having heart surgery on Friday, Kaleb was extubated on Sunday. He is progressing well. He is on a non-invasive ventilator. We pray that his recent procedure will assist him in being off a ventilator completely."
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"We know God is still working and we will not lose our faith, hope and joy in everything that we are experiencing. We appreciate all of your love and support. God knew what we needed and He sent you all. #TeamKaleb #BabyBunsForLife"
Days later, the family shares some of the emotions they have been experiencing as well.
"I believe God can and will exceed our expectations in Kaleb's life. We will not allow our dreams and our desires be disrupted or distracted with doubt or negative thoughts. We are claiming the victory for Kaleb today, we claim healing, even when it looks like it's impossible we know all things are possible with God. Say a special prayer for BabyBuns as we take a step towards his healing. #TeamKaleb (5 lbs 3 oz) No projected release date but it's coming!"
"My heart has been racing all day even while I prayed, I asked God to not just spare my baby's life but give him abundant life.
At first, I wanted to keep Kaleb's surgery private. I didn't want anyone to be discouraged, But with every successful procedure we need God to get the glory, while God is healing Kaleb,...
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... others are being healed, encouraged and comforted by God's Grace. The Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) Ligation was a great success. He is incubated again but hopefully only for a few days.
I thank God for our team of Drs and nurses, I would name them but I would be in trouble!
#TeamKaleb"
Even though the Graves are going through their own journey, they still manage to give back. Above is a picture of just some of the gift bags that they have given themselves to other families with babies in the ICU. Each bag contains: a water bottle, journal, an inspirational book, ink pens, mints and a gift card to the restaurant in the hospital.
Dana wrote on each bag, "THE NICU JOURNEY IS TOUGH BUT YOUR BABY IS TOUGHER!"
