Thomas and Jennifer have been anxiously awaiting thier first meeting with Porter Mac's Neurologist so we knew that this morning was going to be a BIG DEAL! We agreed in prayer last night that no matter what the report was, that we would believe in God's promises and the final word in Porters life, and prepared ourselves for the fact that doctors usually don't say anything good unless they know for sure.
BUT the Doctor was (in his own words) "amazed" to see Porter McClain because what he is doing doesn't match up with his MRI at all! He said that he won't have to be on seizure medication anymore and that he is suprised that all of his progress has been made on his own, because he hasn't been seen by any therapists yet, only the speech therapist, and all she did was give him the paci and he took to it immediately! He also said "I don't usually come to the NICU to see babies this good of a condition!" This was better than our "best-case" scenario! And I wonder why when we pray for things, and then it happens, we act shocked!!! This has added so much fuel to our fire and we are going to continue to believe for healing no matter what happens from here on out!
Specically, they are going to being working on eating by mouth either this weekend or beginning of next week. We know he can breathe on his own, we know he can swallow and now we know he has the suck reflex....so now we need him to do all 3 at the same time :) I hope that you will pray with more confidence than ever!!!!
Thank you again for everything. Please check out the "Pray and Play" fundraiser too! We are so fortunate to have amazing friends and family.
GOD BLESS!!!
That is so wonderful! He is so beautiful! I will continue to pray for him. It's so encouraging to see answered prayers!
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This actually brings tears to my eyes. And you are so right with your quote "And I wonder why when we pray for things, and then it happens, we act shocked!!!" God is GREAT and we continue to be surrounded by his work. XOXO --Nita Hammond
ReplyDeleteThat's amazing news! May God continue to shower blessings down on the Ruff family and strengthen little Porter McClain!
ReplyDeleteHe is absolutely a "Miracle Baby"...Going back to what Jenn's Dad said in the beginning, about his life being a Football Game...Well, Porter Mac is an All-Star, for sure...Continuing to pray for sweet Porter McClain...Love So Much, Aunt Linda XXOO
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ReplyDeleteMy school continues to pray for you.
Today, 70 school age campers and teachers prayed at 9:00 a.m. . We prayed that God would do the things you asked for in your blog. Amazing to all of us because we were not able to read your blog until this afternoon. Once again, God moves.
Please know my campers continue to ask about you and know that you have been a witness to them about God already.
We love you,
Your friends at Seeds of Faith Christian Academy and Mrs. Melloy.
Wonderful news!
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friends of Keith and Rebekah
What a blessing! I will continue to pray for these miracles! Erin Hester
ReplyDeleteSuch a GREAT BLESSING! I will keep praying for Porter McClain and his family. Love,
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This is such GREAT news! We will continue to pray! Paul, Amy, and Emma Thompson
ReplyDeleteWonderful news, we are still praying. Love, Aunt Martha
ReplyDeleteI just found out about this blog from Ginny! I cried tears of joy as I read how God is working miracles in your lives and THROUGH your lives! I pray for continued blessings and that your "perma-grins" never go away! Those prayer bracelets are a testament to the impact you both and Porter Mac have had your friends and family! Thank you for showing us God's miracles through your faith!
ReplyDeleteKelly Tamayo (Hopfer)
Second wonderful report I have read in the last few minutes for babies who were placed in God's hands and are doing even better than the doctors and tests predicted. Our God is indeed awesome. Hooray for Porter...Hooray for Carson...Hooray for their families and friends who want to give God the praise and glory for what we know He can do...and is doing.
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Thank you for keeping us updated on Porter's progress. God truly is great! I have been and will continue to keep Porter, Jennifer, Thomas, and the rest of the family in my prayers.
ReplyDelete-Kaysi Benefield
Jennifer and Thomas, Porter is beautiful and I am so happy that everything is looking up. I absolutely cannot wait to play with this little guy. I am praying and thinking of Porter and your entire family. Love you guys!
ReplyDeleteI pray that GOD will hold little Porter in the palm of his hand, we serve a most awesome GOD and nothing is too big for HIM to handle, pray and expect a miracle. - Patsy Reece
ReplyDeleteI've been reading the blog and listening to the wonderful music and I'm ready to have church. I Know there will be a Huge Celebration of Rejoicing for Baby Porter Mac when you do a formal dedication.....But,You have already gave him to God. Go ahead and keep rejoicing daily at each step of progress.... Hugs, Toni Rozier
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