06/23/2026
**UPDATE:
If you would like to send an encouraging notecard or written prayer to the family, you can send them to:
Children’s Hospital Volunteer Center
Attn: Paislee Benson
13123 E 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
Deanne Ruggles’ grand daughter, Paislee Grace who is 2, had heart surgery 4 weeks ago. Her body is struggling to accept the repair and we ask that you be in prayer for her today as she under goes a heart catheterization around 4:00 to check for any areas that may need adjustments to help get her heart and lung pressures stabilize.
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Prayer for Paislee's Heart Cath and Healing
Heavenly Father,
We come before You today lifting up Paislee into Your loving and capable hands. Thank You for carrying her through every step of this journey and for Your faithfulness that never fails.
Lord, as Paislee undergoes her heart catheterization today, we ask that You guide every detail of the procedure. Give her peace, courage, and comfort. Surround her with Your presence and let her rest in the assurance that You are with her.
Father, we pray that this procedure would reveal any areas that need adjustment, repair, or fine-tuning to help her heart and lungs function as they should. We ask that the pressures within her heart and lungs be brought into proper balance and that her body would begin to release the excess fluid it has been retaining. May her body successfully adapt to the new Fontan circulation and grow stronger each day.
Your Word says, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight" (Proverbs 3:5-6). We trust You to direct every decision and every next step in Paislee's care.
Lord, bless her doctors, surgeons, nurses, and medical team with extraordinary wisdom and discernment. As You promised in James 1:5, "If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you." Grant them wisdom beyond their training and experience.
Give them eyes to see what may not be obvious, clarity to recognize the source of any pressure concerns, and understanding to know exactly what adjustments will best help Paislee. Let nothing be hidden from their view. Guide their minds, steady their hands, and unite them in purpose as they care for her.
We pray according to Jeremiah 33:3, "Call to Me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know." Reveal the information needed to help them determine the best path forward for her healing and recovery.
Father, Your Word declares, "I will restore you to health and heal your wounds" (Jeremiah 30:17). We stand on that promise today. Bring healing to Paislee's heart, lungs, and entire body. Strengthen her, restore her, and help her thrive in the days ahead.
We thank You in advance for Your protection, Your guidance, and Your healing power. May today’s procedure provide clear answers, effective solutions, and renewed hope for Paislee and all who love her.
In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray.
Amen. ❤️🩹🙏🏻
