45 Minute meeting with God!

On October 25, 2011 our family witnessed incredible power of faith and prayer, Gods hand physically touched us and our friends. We want to share this story with all of you to encourage you to trust God, have faith and pray!

On that day a two year old Matthew drowned in a pond behind the house. While being in the water he subconsciously called out for his mother, she heard his voice in her head calling her "Mommy where are you?".
After not finding him at the garage where he was with his father she went towards the pond. Water was dark and calm. As she came closer Matthews body floated up to a surface. She screamed for help at the top of her lungs. Father rushed out of the garage and jumped in water. He pulled his son lifeless body out of the water and began performing CPR. As soon as first response personnel showed up they took over attempting to revive lifeless body. Father got on the phone with his brother. "Matthew drowned, ask everyone to pray" he said through tears. Despite numerous attempts Matthew was not showing any signs of life, no breathing, no heart beat. Matthew was pronounced "Dead".
 But nobody even realized that by that time tens of people were voicing their prayers to God asking to save this child. No one could have known Gods plan for Matthew. Born on September 11, on a day that entered history enveloped in darkness and death, Matthew was going to become a test of our faith and a testimony of Gods power and glory.
Lying lifelessly on a floor Matthew suddenly inhaled! Medics rushed to revive him, his heart started beating.
Matthew is taken to a hospital.
By this time the news of what happened spread through the family and friends. It reaches several states and flies around the world. By the time Matthew reaches a hospital, there are hundreds of people in  several countries praying to God for this little boy. On the way to the hospital his heart stops beating. Upon arrival doctors and nurses immediately go to work attempting to bring him back. Nothing works, Matthew is not responding, he is dead. Matthew once again is given time of death. His mother is standing at his bed side kissing and hugging lifeless body of her first born. Nurses clear the hallway, there is nothing more they can do, Matthew is in the hands of God and He hears the prayers of His people.
Suddenly Matthew inhales. "He's breathing, he's breathing" father shouts. Hospital room explodes with doctors and nurses, they jump start his heart and rush him to an MRI for a brain scan. Parents receive a devastating news, lungs are failing, there is a swelling in the brain, he will not live till the morning. But news keep spreading, people keep praying and their numbers are growing, Gods plan is in motion! That night pond where Matthew drowned is visited by stork. God reassures family and friends that Matthew will live, that God will give him a new life, that he will be "born again".
That night was a sleepless night for many, spent in prayer and tears. God heard our prayers!
Next day God continued a spree of miracles. Matthews heart beat and blood pressure are stable, lungs are recovering and producing more oxygen. Doctors still not optimistic about his brain health and are afraid that child will end up with a brain trauma if he wakes up at all. Another day passes, Matthew is responding to tickling and grabbing mommy's finger with his hand. Matthew goes for another MRI and Gods work revealed. PERFECTLY HEALTHY BRAIN!
Doctors check and recheck things, nothing! Matthew is completely healthy! MIRACLE! THANK YOU JESUS!

Matthew continues his speedy recovery, talks to his mommy, remembers everyone, laughs and plays with his favorite toys.
Only 7 days have passed since he has been pronounced dead and given time of death when Matthew is getting ready to go home.
Doctors estimate that his brain have been without oxygen for roughly 45 minutes and yet he's fully recovered.

Our family especially Matthews parents thank God for His miracle.

Matthew 17:20 "I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you."

We want to thank everyone who prayed for Matthew and had faith in God that He will give life to our little boy. Please continue to pray about him and his family, they need your support.
We ask you to share this story with as many people as you can so that it will encourage them to put their trust and faith in God. GOD CAN DO MIRACLES!


Thank God for all his blessings.

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Matthew Marchenko 09/11/09-10/25/11 45 minutes meeting with God 10/25/11.................

News Links:

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