Asher's Story

Little Asher has struggled from almost the day of his conception to present day. The Villarreal's were told several times not to hope for too much and that Asher would probably not make it. By the grace of God though and through the prayers of many Asher has made miraculous improvement right before his birth to present. Asher had an insufficient placenta and several other medical factors to contend with while he was in utero. The doctors told the Villareal's to prepare to have Asher delivered at 28 weeks and that his chances for survival at that time would not be good. Through many prayers God sustained Asher before his need to be delivered through an emergency c-section due mainly to the fact that Asher had the umbilical cord wrapped around his neck twice and his heart rate was dropping. At only 28 weeks in his mother's womb Asher Noel Villareal came into the world on August 12, 2011. He was only 1 pound 5 ounces and 11 1/2 inches long at birth. The Villarreal's were of course told all the horrible things that could happen due to Asher being born so early but they remained strong in their faith that God would take care of their new born son. God has definitely delivered in taking care of Asher. He is now growing and putting on weight. He is breathing with very little assistance and opens his eyes regularly to check out the world around him. The Villarreal's and Asher still have a long way to go though and need the continued prayers of many prayer warriors that God will continue to provide for Asher and the rest of their family.