Baby Heath

Friday, November 7 as Carrie and Chris and the movers were packing their home for the move to Durham in preparation for Chris's new call, Chris took Heath to his regularly scheduled pediatric appointment. Upon examination, the pediatrician referred Heath to a pediatric cardiologist who suggested immediate hospitalization.

Once Heath arrived at UNC Children's Hospital, following a heart catheterization, Heath was diagnosed with restrictive cardiomyopathy. Carrie and Chris were given the very difficult news that Heath would need a heart transplant.

Heath was released from the hospital on Monday, November 10 and they are relishing the family time but in the midst of unpacking and moving into their new home. In the coming days they will also be finalizing all the necessary lab visits to place Heath on the transplant list by the end of November. So, right now they are in a "holding pattern". They are requesting no visits or calls but cards may be sent to the following address:

Westminster Presbyterian Church
3639 Old Chapel Hill Road
Durham, NC 27707

Once the time for transplant arrives, a central contact person/point will be posted from Westminster Presbyterian if you would like to help with meals for the family. Currently, meals are scheduled for the next two weeks.

The family is grateful for your well wishes and earnest prayers. I will continue to update as new information is available.

Blessings, Sarah Beth