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Since my original request for prayers, we are seeing progress. They trached (sp) him a few days ago.

On January 1st, he was able to breathe without the ventilator for 5 hours before getting too tired to continue. About the same time he "kicked" his daddy. Voluntary or reflex but his daddy was thrilled and hopes to be kicked again.

A few days ago, I received this encouraging update. ....
They did a small swallow evaluation today. Just a spoon with a few drops of water; he swallowed and wanted more. This means that his esophagus is capable of moving food down to his stomach. The family says this is great news and please keep the prayers coming. Also, please let everyone how very thankful they are. Lots of work to do but all these baby steps help. .... Thank you, God, for hearing our prayers. 🙏🙏🙏

More good news on the 3rd. Being in his chair is helping with his breathing. Thank you, Father.

We receive bad news on the 4th. :(

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
Hebrews 11:1

Oh, that I might have my request, that God would grant what I hoped for.
Job 6:8

The doctors are in agreement that Richie will never progress more than where he is right now. Probably not coming off the ventilator and the physical therapists are saying he has very little voluntary muscle movement. We believe in God’s power. We believe the power of God is above all else.
We ask that He guide Richie’s medical team.
We continue to put our faith in God as we ask for his healing embrace for Richie.
We believe in the power of prayer and thank God for his intervention in Richie’s progress.

We ask that you add Richie’s name to your prayer list and/or church prayer lists. God is listening. ....

1 posted on 01/06/2019 4:20:09 PM PST by JustAmy

My God ...I pray that you touch this little boy Richie and heal his ailments ...

1,508 posted on 03/20/2019 7:11:26 PM PDT by mythenjoseph

Prayers that the Great Physician will keep Richie enfolded in His healing arms.

My heart aches for the family. God bless you all......and may He provide strength and comfort to you throughout this ordeal.

Leni/MinuteGal

1,572 posted on 03/21/2019 12:52:58 PM PDT by MinuteGal ( MAGA ! ! !....MAGA ! ! !....MAGA ! ! !)

Prayers for Richie and my grandson, Kyle.

1,575 posted on 03/27/2019 2:51:35 AM PDT by JonPreston (If you think we're treated badly now wait untill we're disarmed.)

Father, we lift Richie up to you. We are believing that the Name of Jesus is above the name of paralysis, above the name of aspiration, above the name of Acute Flaccid Myelitis. Jesus has defeated the devil, who only comes to steal, to kill, and to destroy. But Jesus came that we may have life and have it more abundantly. We believe that you have great plans for this innocent child and have come to give him life and to have it more abundantly. Thank you for hearing our prayers. Amen.

1,656 posted on 03/29/2019 8:39:42 PM PDT by KittyKares (Drain the Swamp)

Joining together for this little treasure. May the LORD continue to do His work in the life and lives of these precious people. Amen.

1,659 posted on 03/30/2019 3:53:09 AM PDT by Jeanbl

Dear Lord, please help Richie and give him strength.

1,727 posted on 04/04/2019 4:00:00 PM PDT by Mrs. Don-o (Blessed be God in His Angels and in His Saints.)

What an adorable little baby.
I am continuing my prayers for him.

1,794 posted on 04/06/2019 9:17:43 AM PDT by patriot08 ( 5th generation Texan- girl type. Check out my bio page for a surprise!)

Joining in prayer and faith for this little one. Believing, Amen.

1,887 posted on 04/22/2019 3:30:00 AM PDT by Jeanbl

2,047 posted on 05/17/2019 12:16:34 PM PDT by JoeFromSidney (Colonel (Retired) USAF.)

2,322 posted on 08/01/2019 4:40:28 PM PDT by Dante3

May God bless you and keep you, and give you strength, and may He keep a special watch over this very special child.

Amen.

2,431 posted on 10/31/2019 3:09:43 AM PDT by Fightin Whitey

Prayers continuing. Merry Christmas

2,459 posted on 12/19/2019 1:54:51 PM PST by Impala64ssa (Virtue signalling is no virtue)

Still praying for Ritchie 🙏🙏🙏

2,511 posted on 02/21/2020 7:37:40 PM PST by Impala64ssa (Virtue signalling is no virtue)

2,515 posted on 02/21/2020 7:51:39 PM PST by amihow

2,524 posted on 02/21/2020 8:27:43 PM PST by tbw2

Continued prayers for this baby.

2,532 posted on 02/22/2020 4:39:14 AM PST by firebrand

Prayers up. Keep us informed.

2,568 posted on 10/15/2020 6:21:56 PM PDT by JoeFromSidney (Colonel (Retired) USAF.)

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