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Today I have a have a privilege to share the story of my nephew that my brother
posted on his his blog. I hope this will be an encouragement to you in your walk of faith.
On October 25, 2011 our family witnessed incredible power of
faith and prayer, Gods hand physically touched us and our friends. We want to
share this story with all of you to encourage you to trust God, have faith and
pray!
On that day a two year old Matthew drowned in a pond behind
the house. While being in the water he subconsciously called out for his
mother, she heard his voice in her head calling her "Mommy where are
you?".
After not finding him at the garage where he was with his
father she went towards the pond. Water was dark and calm. As she came closer
Matthews body floated up to a surface. She screamed for help at the top of her lungs.
Father rushed out of the garage and jumped in water. He pulled his son lifeless
body out of the water and began performing CPR. As soon as first response
personnel showed up they took over attempting to revive lifeless body. Father
got on the phone with his brother. "Matthew drowned, ask everyone to
pray" he said through tears. Despite numerous attempts Matthew was not
showing any signs of life, no breathing, no heart beat. Matthew was pronounced
"Dead".
But nobody even
realized that by that time tens of people were voicing their prayers to God
asking to save this child. No one could have known Gods plan for Matthew. Born
on September 11, on a day that entered history enveloped in darkness and death,
Matthew was going to become a test of our faith and a testimony of Gods power
and glory.
Lying lifelessly on a floor Matthew suddenly inhaled! Medics
rushed to revive him, his heart started beating. Matthew is taken to a hospital.
By this time the news of what happened spread through the
family and friends. It reaches several states and flies around the world. By
the time Matthew reaches a hospital, there are hundreds of people in several countries praying to God for this
little boy. On the way to the hospital his heart stops beating. Upon arrival
doctors and nurses immediately go to work attempting to bring him back. Nothing
works, Matthew is not responding, he is dead. Matthew once again is given time
of death. His mother is standing at his bed side kissing and hugging lifeless
body of her first born. Nurses clear the hallway, there is nothing more they
can do, Matthew is in the hands of God and He hears the prayers of His people.
Suddenly Matthew inhales. "He's breathing, he's
breathing" father shouts. Hospital room explodes with doctors and nurses,
they jump start his heart and rush him to an MRI for a brain scan. Parents
receive a devastating news, lungs are failing, there is a swelling in the
brain, he will not live till the morning. But news keep spreading, people keep
praying and their numbers are growing, Gods plan is in motion! That night pond
where Matthew drowned is visited by stork. God reassures family and friends
that Matthew will live, that God will give him a new life, that he will be
"born again".
That night was a sleepless night for many, spent in prayer
and tears. God heard our prayers!
Next day God continued a spree of miracles. Matthews heart
beat and blood pressure are stable, lungs are recovering and producing more
oxygen. Doctors still not optimistic about his brain health and are afraid that
child will end up with a brain trauma if he wakes up at all. Another day
passes, Matthew is responding to tickling and grabbing mommy's finger with his
hand. Matthew goes for another MRI and Gods work revealed. PERFECTLY HEALTHY
BRAIN!
Doctors check and recheck things, nothing! Matthew is
completely healthy! MIRACLE! THANK YOU JESUS!
Matthew continues his speedy recovery, talks to his mommy,
remembers everyone, laughs and plays with his favorite toys.
Only 7 days have passed since he has been pronounced dead
and given time of death when Matthew is getting ready to go home.
Doctors estimate that his brain have been without oxygen for
roughly 45 minutes and yet he's fully recovered.
Our family especially Matthews parents thank God for His
miracle.
Matthew 17:20
"-if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this
mountain, 'Move from here to there' and it will move. Nothing will be
impossible for you."
We want to thank everyone who prayed for Matthew and had
faith in God that He will give life to our little boy. Please continue to pray
about him and his family, they need your support.
We ask you to share this story with as many people as you
can so that it will encourage them to put their trust and faith in God. GOD CAN
DO MIRACLES!
We also invite you to participate in Matthews recovery. He
needs a worry free parents to surround him with love and care once he comes
home and you can help him with that. Be a part of this miracle.
We accept donations for Matthew and his parents through our
local church http://thegoodnewschurch.com/
Scroll down to a "Donate" button on a left. Please be sure to include a note
"Miracle Matthew" with your donation so that it will be routed
correctly.
Thank God for all his blessings.
