Hope this makes sense but this is what Grandpa told me.
Richie has Acute Flaccid Myelitis. It is similar to polio but not polio. Basically no treatment for it but supportive care. They said it may be a virus but don’t know for sure. It is very rare.
Because it damages the spinal cord it also damages the heart by sometimes causing the heart rate to drop to a rate that can be fatal. Local doctors and doctors from Stanford are all in agreement to put in a pacemaker but say it does not always work.
Brian is at odds about putting his son through all of this but Grandpa thinks Brian is in shock and is very angry. Brian and Shannon will need to make this decision. I have mixed emotions, I say if there is a chance it will help, do it BUT what if he doesn’t survive the surgery?
I have been crying and praying for two hours.
Father, please hold Richie in Your healing arms and restore him to perfect health. Amen
Thank you all for your prayers. The family and I certainly appreciate them.
Prayers up.
My Dear Lord!
God keep you all.
Boots
Praying
Praying for Richie, his parents and family,and all his medical prayer providers.
Amy, know that you also have been in the prayers of many here as we travel through Richie’s life with fervent prayers for a miracle. It is humbling to read all the wonderful words of Christians on this thread. Draw near to God and He will draw near to us. I am going to pray Psalm 23 over you and Richie and his family and care givers when I finish this.
Praying for Brian and Shannon during this change of diagnosis as it is a tough time to accept when you have made plans for a return to home life.
Victorious Lord Jesus, we ask for Your mercy and grace and Your will be done because we know that you have our best in all situations forever. In the name of The Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Amen.
This is so sad. Praying constantly for Richie and family.
Dearest Amy, I will keep praying.
Still praying for Ritchie.
More prayers for Richie and all who love him.
Please be sure that Richie’s doctors reach out to Dr. Benjamin Greenberg from the AFM task force at the CDC:
https://www.cdc.gov/ddid/bsc/afm-biographies.html#Greenberg
Thank you for the update.
Amen to your prayer.
Dear God, place your healing Hands upon this child and bring him to full recovery, if it be your will. Send peace and comfort to his parents, and help them to accept whatever is your will for them. Amen.
Standing with you and Everyone Here in Faith and Trust in our Father's Provision, Mercy, and Love. O Lord, Please Open the Windows of Heaven; May Comfort and Peace Fall, and Every Need be Met, in Jesus' Precious Name. O our Shepherd, Shower Down Your Grace and Strength. We Love You, Lord, and Call to You, our King.