Over the last couple of years, we’ve had several prayer requests for 12 year old Jason Richards who not long ago received a heart transplant. Jason is the grandson of GCI pastor Martin Manuel, the nephew of GCI pastor Rocky Ray and the son of Colin and Janet Richards. For the last update on Jason, click here. And here is a new update, with a request for prayer:
Jason continues to be in the hospital (ICU), receiving oxygen to support his breathing. On an encouraging note, he has gained eight pounds since admission. A recent test showed that his left lung was damaged by Legionnaires Disease and his right lung is impeded by an inoperative problem with his diaphragm.
On Thursday, June 6 his doctors will attempt to move his diaphragm down through surgery to relieve pressure on his right lung. Please pray that his lungs can resume working without oxygen, enabling him to leave the ICU and after further recovery return home.
Thanks for this and all related prayer requests. The resulting answers are powerful and comforting.
Warm regards from Jason’s Granddad
Thinking of you and pray that your surgery will go well, that your recovery will be speedy, and you will be able to soon go get back home.
In Christian Love
Grace Covenant Fellowship
Birmingham, Alabama
USA