We Must Put our Trust in the Lord!

In this coloring page, we see a little girl putting her trust in Jesus. We must trust that Jesus will place his healing hand and soften the hearts of those involved in Dr. Casey Firlit's reinstatement.

We trust you SLU, you will do the right thing!

"Give all your worries to Him, because he cares for you."
1 Peter 5:7

(Click on image to enlarge coloring page)

"The Best of the Best"

Do the people of SLU think that Dr. Firlit really isn't "the best of the best" when he was asked to come down here from Children's Memorial in Chicago. SLU doesn't realize what kind of mess they got themselves into because they let him go. What totally outrageous thing could he have done that caused SLU to let him go. Why would people travel all the way from Chicago to St. Louis for medical care other than to see the best urologist around. I absolutely love Dr. Firlit!! He truely is an outstanding man! My family (especially me; patient with Spina Bifida) and the family's of the St. Louis area need Dr. Firlit!!


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More Pictures to Color - David and Goliath

Here's another picture for you all to color! Kids, make sure to get your parents' permission first! Click on picture to enlarge for coloring.

Today is Kids Day!

Good Morning Friends of Dr. Casey Firlit! Today is kids day, and we have a special treat for your kids. Every child loves to color pictures and we have found a few pictures that we think you will like. Just download the pictures and let your child(dren) have some fun! I am sure that SLU would love to see your finished coloring page(s). Parents the address you will be needing is:


St. Louis University
c/o Fr. Lawrence Biondi
1755 S Grand Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63104





Click on image to enlarge and open in a new browser window. Children, you should always get your parents permission first!!!!

The Prayer Vigil Keeps Going...

Supporters of Dr. Casey Firlit, past patients, current patients, friends and family of patients we ask you to pray with us:

PRAYER FOR THE SICK

Father of goodness and love, hear our prayers for the sick members of our community and for all who are in need. Amid mental and physical suffering may they find consolation in your healing presence. Show your mercy as you close wounds, cure illness, make broken bodies whole and free downcast spirits. May these special people find lasting health and deliverance, and so join us in thanking you for all your gifts. We ask this through the Lord Jesus who healed those who believed. Amen.

Somewhere There's A Rainbow

Even when storm-clouds
Are filling the air,
We know there's a rainbow
Just waiting somewhere,
And when the storm's over
Our rainbow will be
Shining brightly in glory
For both you and me.

Dr. Casey Firlit, YOU are the children's rainbow. THANK YOU for your love and dedication.

Why Dr. Casey Firlit is so Important to Ailing Children! What is Spina Bifida?

WHAT IS SPINA BIFIDA?
Spina Bifida is an inborn defect that affects the child's nervous system. The backbone and spinal canal fail to close before birth, thereby allowing the spinal cord and covering meninges to protrude out of the child's back. Damage to the spinal cord and nerve roots result to a decrease or lack of function of body areas controlled at or below the defect. Symptoms include partial or complete lack of sensation and may include loss of bladder or bowel control. The exposed spinal cord is also susceptible to infection, meningitis. Not infrequently, other congenital disorders may also be present in the child, such as hydrocephalus (abnormal build up of CSF in the brain that causes pressure inside the head to increase) hip dislocation, and other disorders. The upper picture shows a child with a normal brain and spinal cord. There is an orderly arrangement of the peripheral nerves to the bladder, bowels, and the lower extremities. The lower picture shows a child with Spina Bifida. There is a derangement of the lower spinal cord causing disorderly distribution of the nerves to the bladder, bowels, and lower extremities. This causes havoc in the function of the involved organs. Another feature of Spina Bifida is the poor circulation of brain fluid causing fluid to accumulate and head to enlarge. Although Spina Bifida has different forms and varying degrees of defect, most of them will have to undergo surgeries to correct the spinal, leg, and foot problems. Shunt surgery is necessary to drain fluid from the brain. Application of techniques to control bladder and bowel function and use of equipment (e.g wheel chair, braces) to facilitate walking will be essential. Fortunately for some children, in the absence of complications, they function within the average range of intelligence making them capable of handling and pursuing a career.
PROBLEMS IN SPINA BIFIDA
UNHYGENIC WETTING AND SOILING (Incontinence) DESTRUCTION OF THE KIDNEYS (Hydroneprosis)