Why CHRISTIAN PIO? The Untold Story behind the birth of my son Christian Pio

Flashback: 

A month after our marriage on August 2008, I got pregnant, but it was not the perfect time to embrace the good news because on the 13th week of gestation I miscarried on November 2008. My world shuttered and hopeless thoughts wrecked my life. It was not easy for me to accept that since it was my first pregnancy, it was always a living in a 'why me?' question everyday. But time really heal wounds,and ardent prayer was the only weapon I carried and trust in God is the armor I worn for two and a half years.

March 2010, I watched the said miraculous deeds and testimonials of the devotees of St. Padre Pio of Petrielcina in "Rated-K" Show. Since then, I searched about this Saint until I found the Movie about St. Padre Pio's life on youtube.com and as I watched the tears fell down and I couldn't help it. I did not even know why I was crying. There was something in me that was touched by his words: "Pray, hope and don't worry. God is merciful, He will answer your prayers." A burning hope and trust rekindled and my hopeless heart and dreams began to rebuild again. That time my husband's working Company was about to change its location from Ortigas to Eastwood, Libis Quezon City,  and he told me that the St.Padre Pio's Chapel was only a walking distance away from his office and so we went there. 

Goose bumps! the first time I went there. I don't understand  why but the only thing that was clear to me was that I should beg for help... to help me ask the Lord for a baby which my husband and I were longing and desiring for.  A week after we went back to the Chapel and attended the the mass, and it was pronounced that there would be an anointing of the holy oil after the celebration. As we were approaching the Lay Minister, Bro. Ramon Rodriguez my heart was beating so fast as if it would coming out from my chest, silly! but I really wanted to go home. I was so nervous and having cold sweat..it was unexplainable. Until, it was my husband's turn, after a few seconds my husband was calling me to come beside him. Bro. Ramon held our hands while praying I could remember clearly what he said, this is not in exact words but it goes like this: " I will offer even my soul just for Michael ( my husband) and Janet (me) to have what they are longing for... a baby for them." and Bro. Ramon told us that when the prayer is answered we should promise that it will be named after Padre Pio or Franchesco (Franchesco Forgione was the real name of Padre Pio when he was not yet a priest.) and  when he grows up he should become a priest. I asked myself, 'he?' how was Bro. Ramon so sure then that the baby would become a boy?. That was until now, a mystery for me.


July 2010, My husband woke up one morning and told me about his dreams. He had dreamed of a young boy who was on a toddler years perhaps, with a mushroom cut hair, dark complexion and was smarty. I asked if he has a name? he said, "yes!.. CHRISTIAN". Oh well, I don't like that name, you go back to sleep and change his name hahaha!. I did not pay attention to his dream that much. As months went by my husband I were having checked by our Doctors and they found out that I have a Polycystic Ovaries in both ovaries and I have an irregular menstruation.

I prayed harder, I believe that God listens to every prayer I only have to wait..pray...wait..pray..wait and wait. Months and weeks passed the eagerness in my heart burnt like fire. Then one night I went to the Chapel I prayed the rosary then talk to St. Padre Pio, I told him " I admit that I am not a good person the way God wants me to be, but I am trying hard to be a good one, my sins outnumbered my hair that is why I am asking you to intercede for me, I already wrote my petition and sent it to the drop boxes provided here but as what I see there are bunches of prayer letters here, I am afraid that it will take longer before you read mine. I understand if having a baby is not the will of God but can I appeal for the motion of taking a consideration to my plea. I am not asking help for myself but I am asking you to intercede for my husband. I am not a good person but my husband is... I am begging you and Mother Mary to hear my husband's prayer...please. Amen"

October 28, 2010

 

It was my husband's 30th birthday. I thought of buying a pregnancy test because I was 4 weeks delayed from my menstruation. I was inside the bathroom, the result came too fast and when I saw two red lines I felt like my heart stop beating then followed by cold sweats, I wanted to shout but I couldn't. I rushed to our room and called my husband who was that time preparing food for dinner. Then I showed him the result. He was teary eyed.

7 months pregnant with Pio

The first trimester of my pregnancy was difficult, I was put on bed rest because I was bleeding. During those times I wasn't able to go out and the internet was became my buddy. Those times, I prayed the hardest. I told Padre Pio: "  here it is I am finally pregnant, I can't thank God enough and thank you and to Mother Mary for hearing me. I am not sure yet if the baby could be a boy or a girl... I believe and trust God that this baby is mine. I will take care of him but please once again I need your help that my unborn baby and I will always stay safe. PS: if it is a boy it means this is an answered prayer of my husband and if it becomes a girl it is my answered prayer :D  " ... four months later we found through the Ultra Sound that we're having a baby boy.. Who's prayer were answered?

June 9, 2011 

10 days old admitted to the hospital because of Sepsis

CHRISTIAN PIO was born through Cesarean Section because he was a complete breech baby. But after 10 days he went back to the hospital because of Sepsis.

2012...

He's turning 16 months old now..

Only a few months ago when his Pediatric Pulmonology and Pediatricians discovered that he has this congenital condition. He as an elevated diaphragm. But his doctors was puzzled because inspite of his condition he is healthy and a very active baby.


Until now, we are a devotee of St. Padre Pio of Petrielcina, and until now we still pray the hardest and ask for his intercession for the good health of "Pio" my only son.  A few months ago, I was diagnosed with a "Septate Uterus" and the Doctors were surprised to know that I got pregnant healthily and the baby was born in a healthy condition too. 

Let us believe in the power of prayer. There are no prayer that's unheard by God if it comes from an honest, simple prayers and from someone who has a very strong faith in him.

"Pray, hope and don't worry. God is merciful, He will answer your prayers."

-St. Padre Pio of Petrielcina


 More pictures of Pio's Milestone here: http://www.facebook.com/chrisjan.amoyan