Micah and I have decided to have a couple days of prayer and fasting for Ezra on August 31st and September 1st. We are concentrating on Ezra’s swallowing and facial control. Ezra has not been able to have any facial movement or swallow since his brain injury. As a result he cannot protect his airway (getting rid of secretions, coughing, keeping lungs clear) and cannot eat normally. Since Ezra can’t swallow, his life is always at risk. Even the smallest cold or flu could turn very dangerous as Micah and I witnessed while in Philly. There are no interventions for swallowing for a child as young as Ezra. We know that is will take a supernatural event to get Ezra to swallow. This is the reason for the focused prayer.
Ezra doesn’t have facial movement either. This means he can’t blink, smile, or take a bottle. Micah and I have waited since the day Ezra was born to see him smile. I also want to hold Ezra and feed him with a bottle at the same time. This is another prayer request for us.
Our hearts were broken on November 24th, 2007 when we realized our baby boy was hurt. We were told he would never be OK. He would never lead a “normal” life. They told us to just let him go. Micah and I did not listen. We had waited through one miscarriage and nine months of a great pregnancy to have Ezra. We were not giving up. Prayer has been a daily staple in our home since then. It is only through the power of Jesus that Ezra can be healed from his brain injury.
We are asking for all our friends and family to pray and fast (if medically able) with us on the August 31st and/or September 1st. Please pray for his swallowing and facial control. We know that Labor Day is on the 1st, so we have added the 31st as well. Let us not be afraid to ask for the big things and watch God work!!!
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HI, We'll definetly be praying for him as we already do. We were praising the Lord for Ezra and his lifting his head. We'll also put him on the prayer chain at church. Love, Aunt Donna
We'll be praying at 9:45pm on Sunday for Ezra, we know what a big deal this is and my heart is with your family as you petition our gracious heavenly Father for this!
Hi Stephanie and Micah,
We will be praying for Ezra this week-end. I have shared your prayer requests many times with our Sunday School class and I am sure they will be praying too. I asked your mom if you would mind if I shared your blog with our SS class and she said it should be fine. If it is allright with you, I would like for them to read your comments and see your precious son, Ezra.
God is with you and you are honoring and glorifying Him with all you do.
Linda Whitaker
Micah and Stephanie,
My Jessie directed me to your blogspot. Our family is praying for you and I will share your request with our small group this evening.
You're in our thoughts and prayers.
Joan Barrette
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