[JustAmy]

March 21, 2019

I'm still praying for a miracle but this most recent update has Richie's family hearts broken.

Brian has not answered texts for about 4 days. Grandpa is exhausted. He is worried about his son and his grandson. Richie's situation has deteriorated to the point that his life expectancy seems to be very short since these problems are going to continue.

Richie had to get the pacemaker because of another episode of flatline. To do this they had to cut two of his ribs to attach the wires to his heart. They then needed to put two chest tubes in, Grandpa is not sure why but he assumes that during the pacemaker procedure Richie's lungs needed to be re-inflated. Before the pacemaker was attached, he had to have an emergency bronchoscopy due to mucus plugs and lung not filling with air properly. No talk of Richie going home anytime soon.

I ask that you keep Richie and his family in your prayers. I've let Brian and Shannon know that we are here for them but at this time, they are devastated. Thank you so very much for showing Richie and his family so much love.

[Yaelle]

Devastated along with all of you.

No words, just prayers. Not giving up hope.

[laplata]

Prayers for many things regarding the situation for Richie and his family. May God bless them.

This breaks my heart. I have no words that are adequate.

Thank you, Amy. God bless you.

[Jim Robinson]

Praters on the way. God bless.

[Tuscaloosa Goldfinch]

I missed this recent update until now. My heart is heavy this morning.

[pax_et_bonum]

Oh, Amy.

Praying, of course, but so sad for all of you.

[Tired of Taxes]

Looking at this precious boy’s sweet smile...

So sorry to hear this news. Sorry for Richie and his parents, grandparents, family.

Keeping hope alive...

Sickness can be like a rollercoaster ride - bad news, then good news, then bad news, good news, then down again, up, down...

Praying for the next “up” - for some good news.

[azkathy]

I am so sorry Amy. Prayers daily for the whole family. Please provide a miracle for Richie in Jesus name I pray.

[TianaHighrider]

Praise God for this little Angel. Many Prayers up.

[novemberslady]

I'm still here (so is my shoulder)

I'm hoping Richie can heal well from the pacemaker surgery.
I think the pacemaker was a good thing.

Prayers for his Mom and Dad to be comforted, and to give them calm strength and peaceful hearts.

[windsorknot]

May the Lord be with him, and bless him, and lay upon him His healing hand.

[MomwithHope]

Amy, I will keep praying. Where there is life there is hope. Prayers for the medical staff too. And especially the family.

[fieldmarshaldj]

Continued prayers as always for Richie and the family.

[Albion Wilde]

Praying FRiends,

I'm asking your intercession for this dear little cousin of freeper JustAmy, his father, mother, and grandparents, and of course, JustAmy. Richie developed paralysis of his arms and legs and was hospitalized December 2nd. So he is approaching his 2nd birthday by now.

Richie has had episodes of shallow breathing and has come close to death. But through it all, he keeps up his beautiful smiling, a blessing to everyone who sees him. He is thought to have Acute Flaccid Myelitis—but we claim the Name Above all names, including myelitis.

This past week, Richie had a pacemaker surgically installed. His family members are distraught at the suffering of this innocent child. They are Christians and are grateful for your prayers.
Please address your prayers to JustAmy.

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[NewCenturions]

I’m late on getting the update but have been praying for this precious boy every day. We’ve all come to love this ‘Freeper baby’. We place him and his family in God’s hands.

[Sarah Barracuda]

Continued prayers for this sweet little boy..his beautiful face I cant get his face out of my mind..just want him to get better..God please help this child heal..and help his parents through this difficult ordeal..Amen

[Songcraft]

Sorry to hear about these latest difficulties, Amy.   These setbacks are so difficult for everyone, (most of all, little Richie).

Remembering that "God is love" (1 John 4:8b), I pray, Dear God, please lovingly bless this beautiful little child of Yours, and his family, and all those who care for him.

[Melian]

Prayers sent for all.

[thesearethetimes...]

Prayers, for strength.

[Silentgypsy]

Extra prayers for Richie and his family....

[Velveeta]

Always in my prayers.