Pray for Grayson Pope (updated 9/19/23)

[Halph66]

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[Halph66]

Life Lately

Busy, busy, busy has been the story of our lives lately but boy are forever THANKFUL and GRATEFUL we are busy!
Our message at church the past few weeks have been on JOY! How to have joy during the hard times, during the trials, during sickness, during accidents, etc. How do you have JOY???
The prayers of God’s people and the power of the holy Spirit make the difference. Since June 6th we have been carried by the prayers of family, friends, loved ones, and those we have never met! The Holy Spirit has been the voice of peace, comfort, and led us down a perfectly planned out road. We wake up every morning and go to bed every night with so much JOY in our heart because joy comes from the inside out!
Grayson began intense vision therapy a couple of weeks ago working on eye teaming, eye strength, and double vision. He is wearing prism glasses to adjust his midline to walk straighter. We will get another pair of glasses next week that will have a small filter on the left upper lens that is supposed to blur out the top double vision and retrain his brain to focus on only one object. We are praying and claiming in the name of Jesus this is the solution to his double vision. PLEASE pray and agree with us over the next couple months!

PT/OT: One day a week at Children’s and one day a week at school. Still working on balance, coordination, and left arm/shoulder/hand. He has also began practice jogging again!

Speech: one day a week at Children’s and 2 days a week at school. He is working on voice strength, pronouncing properly, tongue/lip strength, and breathing! We went back to the ENT for a follow-up to determine if his vocal cords had strengthened from speech therapy. We learned they haven’t and that the left vocal cord is paralyzed. He will have surgery on this May 14th. That same day they will reduce the size of of tracheotomy scar. Please pray with us for a successful surgery and that Grayson’s voice will be restored 100%!!

Atlas Chiropractor: He only goes once a month now instead of every week!!!

Baseball: He is loving every single minute of this time! He doesn’t miss unless he absolutely has to. They have made him one of the assistant coaches and he takes that role very seriously! His main goal is to play baseball again and will work HARD until that happens! The Hewitt Huskies made it to the playoffs so the boys have decided to dye their hair blonde! I’m still getting used to Gray’s! (See Pics Below)
Sorry for the long update and for taking so long to post! Thank you SO VERY much for your continued prayers! We are forever grateful for this community!l

 

[Halph66]

Please join us in prayer for Grayson's surgery tomorrow (5/15/2024). We pray for God's guidance to be with the doctors and nurses as they operate on his left paralyzed vocal cord and trachea site. We pray that Grayson feels the comforting peace that surpasses all understanding and that his voice is restored 100%! We are grateful for this opportunity and give God all the glory for Grayson’s healing!

We are back in pre-op waiting for the surgeon! They were thinking the surgery would begin at 12:30 but it may be closer to 2:00/2:30!
I will update as we go!
THANK YOU so very, very much for yours prayers today!
Matthew 18 : 19-20
“Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”
AMEN

PRAISE JESUS!!!!!
He is in recovery and did GREAT!

We are heading home to rest! Thank you Lord!

 

[Halph66]

This young man continues to amaze me. He will succeed. Man this does a heart good!

Life Lately

What a semester it has been for Grayson!

We met with the school the beginning of January and came up with a plan for him to complete the 1st semester classes he missed ONLINE during his 2 elective class periods (he was 2 1/2 credits ahead).
The plan was to start with 1st semester English and Math, then this summer complete 1st semester Science and History.
YA’LL ……..
He worked so hard at school, every break he got, at home at night and on the weekends and FINISHED ALL 1st semester ONLINE with ALL A’s all while going to school M-F completing 2nd semester 4 core classes! That is a lot to type, read, and say out loud but my little buddy completed the challenge!
I am in AWE of his grit and determination and so thankful for the Lords blessings!
I will forever shout praises for his aide, the school
Counselor, his exceptional education teacher, Mr. King, Dr. Martin AND the board, PT, OT, and Speech at the school, and ALL his teachers! They were super supportive and his biggest fans! They guided on this uncertain journey we were on with grace and patience always making suggestions and giving the best advice!!!
Our end of the year meeting with them this week was so positive and encouraging!
Grayson Pope will begin his Senior year at Hewitt Trussville High School with HIS class!
God is so good and faithful!
We give the Lord all the praise and glory forever!
Grayson Pope, we love you so much and are SO proud of you!!!!

Romans 12:12.
“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer!”

 

[Halph66]

Well the game didn’t end how we wanted but we had F U N watching the Vols play!!!
#volforlife
#webleedorange
#goodolerockytop

 

[WillisWG]

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[louandali55]

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This young man continues to amaze me. He will succeed. Man this does a heart good!

Life Lately

What a semester it has been for Grayson!

We met with the school the beginning of January and came up with a plan for him to complete the 1st semester classes he missed ONLINE during his 2 elective class periods (he was 2 1/2 credits ahead).
The plan was to start with 1st semester English and Math, then this summer complete 1st semester Science and History.
YA’LL ……..
He worked so hard at school, every break he got, at home at night and on the weekends and FINISHED ALL 1st semester ONLINE with ALL A’s all while going to school M-F completing 2nd semester 4 core classes! That is a lot to type, read, and say out loud but my little buddy completed the challenge!
I am in AWE of his grit and determination and so thankful for the Lords blessings!
I will forever shout praises for his aide, the school
Counselor, his exceptional education teacher, Mr. King, Dr. Martin AND the board, PT, OT, and Speech at the school, and ALL his teachers! They were super supportive and his biggest fans! They guided on this uncertain journey we were on with grace and patience always making suggestions and giving the best advice!!!
Our end of the year meeting with them this week was so positive and encouraging!
Grayson Pope will begin his Senior year at Hewitt Trussville High School with HIS class!
God is so good and faithful!
We give the Lord all the praise and glory forever!
Grayson Pope, we love you so much and are SO proud of you!!!!

Romans 12:12.
“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer!”
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Thank you for all of his miraculous updates. Always in our prayers

 

[Halph66]

JOIN US ON JUNE 6th @ 6

Trussville Mall
Celebration and Fellowship
Worship and Praise
We are coming up on June 6th, the day of Graysons accident, in one week.
We are going to gather in the same place SO MANY family and friends did one year ago, praying for healing, miralcles, and God’s will! Pastor Steve will share a message with us and one of Graysons sweet friends will lead us in worship and praise!
The Lord has lead our family and given us HOPE on this journey through Grayson’s healing, therapy and doctors appointments!
Stop by anytime between 6:00-8:00! We would love to hug EVERYONE’S neck and tell you THANK YOU for praying without ceasing on June 6th and everyday there after; for always BELIEVING and never giving up HOPE!
We are BEYOND thankful for our family, friends, and community!

 

[Halph66]

Okay who's tear ducts need a thorough cleaning? I hope I get the opportunity to hug these folks neck someday.

June 6th : This post is long and all over the place so please be patient with me!
This past week has been a roller coaster of emotions for myself and my family! I have had a pit in my stomach knowing that this time last year I had no idea what was going to happen on June 6th, 2023, the SCARIEST day I have ever experienced in my life!
As I go back to that day, I remember being terrified and clinging to every word each doctor would come out to tell us. As fear of the unknown controlled my body, I prayed constantly, never stopping, begging the Lord to save our son. For 72 hours (that was the critical timeframe they gave us), We turned to the Lord, face down on the floor begging for Grayson’s life. All we wanted was for him to be okay, in whatever way the Lord saw fit!What we just recently learned after talking with some of the nurses regarding those first 72 hours, Grayson was declining each day and not getting better or showing signs of improvement.
I have only shared this with a few people but feel I am ready today. On that 3rd day (that critical time period) David and I were given the news of how bad Graysons injuries were. Hundreds of brain bleeds, severe brain stem damage, shifting of his brain, swelling of his brain, not showing positive neurological signs, not breathing on his own, coma, and the list went on and on. The doctor basically said it’s not good and we don’t know about his future. David immediately hit his knees and began praying out loud at my feet. He then went to tell our family and friends what we had just learned. I left the room and walked until I couldn’t walk any further and fell to my knees and began BEGGING a for Graysons life. The conversation I had with the Lord was gut wrenching. After about 2-3 minutes I looked up, wiped my eyes, stopped crying, and had this warm feeling of peace and comfort that cannot be accurately described. I’ll be honest, it scared me at first it was so strong! I knew at that moment that Grayson was going to survive this accident. Gods peace began protecting my heart and mind that very moment.
From that day on the Lord has continued to give me that peace and has gracious led our family daily on this journey!
This past year Grayson has worked his booty off to get bigger and stronger WITHOUT complaining. The Lord has given him grit and determination to never give up. Grayson is a MIRACLE and by text books/doctors should not be here. But he is by Gods grace and mercy. The Lord has a perfect plan for Grayson and we cannot wait to watch it play out.
We are FOREVER thankful for the arriving EMT first responders, the UAB doctors and nurses, as well as the Shepherd Center doctors, nurses, and therapist. It took an ENTIRE village to save and rehabilitate Grayson. Each person played such an important roll and should receive MANY jewels in heaven for their selfishness!!!!!!
Our famiiy, friends, and this community:
Ya’ll …. we LOVE YOU SO MUCH! We have never been alone physically or spiritually on this journey! We can never in a million years say thank you enough or ever repay you for you kindness! Your hearts are precious and so gracious!
I’m almost finished I promise!
The past couple of months at church, Pastor Steve has been preaching about JOY and PEACE. What a perfect message leading up to the 1 year anniversary of Grays accident. Last week’s message really resonated with me. We learned that Paul was joyful because this life is temporary and eternity is forever (Philippians 4 1-3). What we think matters and is so important on this earth in no way compares to eternity! Gods plans are perfect and ALWAYS better than ours, even when we don’t understand!
We are so proud and so thankful for sweet Grayson! We celebrate him everyday!
David and I look forward to celebrating his healing and recovery with everyone tonight. We cannot wait to hug each of your necks and tell you personally how much we appreciate your prayers on June 6th through today!
You can’t have a testimony without a test! Tonight we celebrate and share the goodness of God!
** Pictures below are month to month from June 2023-June 2024 **

 

[Halph66]

Continued from above.

 

[Halph66]

It would be so awesome if Grayson and Inky Johnson could get together. They both have powerful stories to tell.

 

[Halph66]

Oh man what an incredible transformation!

13K views · 278 reactions | Grayson is working SO HARD 2 days a week this summer at Beyond Therapy in Atlanta! | By Prayers for Grayson Pope #pray4gray | Facebook

Grayson is working SO HARD 2 days a week this summer at Beyond Therapy in Atlanta!

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[Halph66]

It has been a great
Fathers Day weekend
with family and friends!
AND ….

GO BIG ORANGE

#volforlife
#goodolerockytop

 

[chuckiepoo]

It has been a great
Fathers Day weekend
with family and friends!
AND ….

GO BIG ORANGE

#volforlife
#goodolerockytop

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Grayson working that lip worm…
Mustache!

 

[Sam I Am]

Get this family to Omaha!!!

 

[Halph66]

Get this family to Omaha!!!

Not certain how it works, but Gray is a committed recruit.

 

[Halph66]

Tonight, we celebrated the incredible recovery of Grayson and 27 other current and former TBI and Spinal Cord Injury patients on 'Project Rollway'! It was a night filled with pride, joy, and inspiration as we honored these remarkable individuals who have shown such strength and determination in their journey to healing. The applause and cheers from their proud therapists, counselors, nurses, doctors, and families in attendance is something we will always remember!

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Introducing Grayson Pope, a 17-year-old outdoorsman and future MLB star from Trussville, Alabama. Grayson’s life took a turn on June 6, 2023, when a tranquil golf cart ride became a life-changing event, causing him to sustain a brain injury. But like the true sportsman he is, Grayson faced the challenge with determination. When he’s not swinging bats, reeling in a big catch, or scouting deer, Grayson dreams of hitting home runs in the major leagues.

Grayson’s journey at Shepherd Center is marked by the bonds he formed with the staff, who treated him like family. His best day? Finally getting to eat real food again, a grand slam in his recovery! Grayson has already committed to playing baseball for the University of Tennessee and even met his hero, Peyton Manning. Grayson is racing towards a bright future fueled by hope and the drive to achieve his dreams.

 

[Halph66]

All of my hope is in the name of Jesus!
Breakthrough will come in the name of Jesus!
He is up to something, God is doing something, right now!
He is healing someone, He is saving someone, God is doing something right now!
He is moving mountains, making a way for someone, God is doing something right now!
(( God Turn It Around : Song by Church of the City and Jon Reddick))

1 John 5:13-14

"I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God that you may know that you have eternal life. And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to HIS will he hears us."

Grayson will be going to a Neurologist at UAB in the Neurology Clinic Friday to see what the next steps are for his diagnosis of Myoclonus in his vocal folds/throat/sinus area.

Myoclonus is sudden, brief involuntary twitching or jerking of a muscle or group of muscles. The twitching cannot be stopped or controlled by the person experiencing it. The myoclonus causes Grayson's weak/slower speech, as well as the tremor like sound in his voice when he speaks. There is no cure for this as it is neurological, but we are praying and believing IN JESUS NAME, that Dr. Dean will have a recommendation that will allow Grayson's voice to be stronger with less twitching. We know where 2 or more are gathered, the Lord is there with us.

Please join us in humbly asking the Lord to give Dr. Dean the necessary wisdom and guidance to suggest the most effective methods for strengthening and clarifying Gray's voice, free from any twitching or jerking!

Thank you all so much for your prayers and support and believing in Grayson's healing!

 

[Halph66]

Oh my, I sprung a leak from my eyes. This does a heart good.

This determination! He will run again! | By Prayers for Grayson Pope #pray4grayFacebook

This determination! He will run again!

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[Halph66]

U P D A T E

Grayson's appointment at the Neurology Clinic Friday afternoon was another step in the right direction. The doctor was very thorough and provided valuable insights into Grayson's Myoclonus.

While there is no cure, we believe in the name of Jesus that with time, Grayson's brain AND brain stem will adapt and form new pathways to improve his voice, balance, coordination, and endurance!

We are exploring various medication options to manage the symptoms of the Myoclonus (shaking/jerking/tremors in his voice) and are confident that we will find the best course of action.

We trust in God's plan and timing and are grateful for the progress Grayson has made.

Your prayers for Grayson's FULL RECOVERY are greatly appreciated!

 

[TnScooby]

I'm sure Grayson & supporters would like to congratulate the Vols on their National Championship..I wish he could have been there in person..I know he would have been a solid fit to CTV's roster..Prayers still going out to this incredible young man !!

 

[Wrangler95]

Prayers will be sent!

 

[Halph66]

Today is Grayson Pope's 18th birthday. This is what mama had to say on Facebook. Happy birthday young man. I'm glad we can all still celebrate this day.

Happy 18th BiRtHdAy sweet Grayson Pope!!

This day is a testament to God's grace and I am overflowing with gratitude!
Your kind heart, unwavering drive, and passion for baseball are a constant source of inspiration to us all! We pray you continue to shine your bright light and never lose sight of your dreams! God's plan for your life has been perfectly created since before you were born and we are honored to be part of your journey!
We love you more than all the stars in the sky at midnight!
Enjoy your special day buddy and always remember that God is good ALL the time and His love for us never ends!!!

 

[cardvolfan]

This is so tough to watch, but at the same time, inspiring to see God’s plan working in his life. His family’s faith is getting them through this ordeal, and he will make it through this and become a role model for many people. May God bless this young man and his family. Prayers continue.