No news is Good news...

I have not heard much about Oscar this week. We have not had been able to talk to Oscar's dad. We did get a report yesterday that both are doing great. Dad says Oscar and mom are on medicines to keep the pain under control and the doctor says they both are doing extremely excellent for the situation.

Thank you so much for your prayers. Please continue to keep praying as we need to make sure they both get through this first week or two without any infections.

If you don't get a report from me it's becacuse I have not been able to reach the dad. The cell phone reception at the hospital is very dad.

Thanks so much to all.

Angie

Kidney Transplant a Success!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Praise God for his faithfulness.. Just got word that Oscar and Francisca are out of surgery and the recovery rooms and are in their rooms resting.

Doctor told the dad that the surgery was a huge success and everything went perfect.

Oscar has already gone to the bathroom since he got out of surgery and this is unheard of the doctor said. The very fact he is alert and awake enough to talk is another miracle. Mom is also doing well and seems not to be in great pain. The pain medicines they give there are nothing as grand as here so that is also a great miracle.

I am honored I serve a God that is in the miracle making business.

I am also honored to have people who will go before God on behalf of a child they don't even know.

Thanks so much to all of you who have been praying for my little buddy. I promise you I will tell him all about you when I see him again.

What now?

We need to pray his body continues to LOVE that new kidney. We need perfect healing in his body. We need all body parts, blood vessels, cartilages, capillaries, EVERYTHING to feel happy to see this new kidney and to not reject it.

The first week is hardiest time they say. Let's pray him right through this week and into the next year. His birthday is in November, I expect to give him a big present for that birthday in December.

Thanks again and keep praying PLEASE..

God Bless,

Angie

Don't forget to Pray for Oscar...

Just heard from Oscar's mom and he is in isolation. I am sure that is sad for him because they are not letting his mom around. How scary is that? Pray for sweet sleep tonight for both of them and a peace that only God can give.

Mom is very nervous, I can understand why. Pray for her health in all this also. What a great gift she is giving her son.

We are not sure what time he will have the surgery but we know it will be in the morning hours. They are two hours behind us so as soon as you wake up, START PRAYING.

I am trusting God completely on this one and I know He has Oscar in His hands but I believe He won't mind at all if we remind Him of his own words.

ASK, BELIEVING and RECEIVE.... I'm asking for PERFECT HEALING IN OSCAR'S BODY.. and I am EXPECTING to see it.

I believe I will receive a wonderful, report tomorrow after Oscar's surgery.

Thanks for all your prayers. I'll keep you posted as I know something.

Pray for my nerves, I want to be there so bad.

Angie

Great things are happening..

In case you didn't get to read my email from last night, let me bring you up to speed. I got a call from Nicaragua yesterday and they are prepping Oscar for surgery on Monday.

His mom was put back in jail this month and I asked for you to pray for her today as she went before the judge.

IT WORKED....

No only did they let her out today but they have agreed to CANCEL her charges completely and let her out for good. Because they want to make sure she is telling the truth they need some paperwork from the hospital and once they receive that they will issue her a statement of freedom which will cancel her 3 years left for her sentence.

God is so faithful... Can you believe it? They are going to release her for good. That is just not heard of in our jail systems must less in Nicaragua. God heard your prayers and answered them in a mighty way.

Thank you so much for lifting Oscar and Francisca up in prayer. Look what it did.

I talked to Carlos (my translator, my life saver, my right hand man..) today and now the hospital is asking for crazy stuff. Towels for Oscar, 4 pairs of PJ's, distilled water, plastic cups.. Things we just assume are covered are not there. I have already had to pay for bed sheets for mom. We can complain about our medical payments here but just imagine if it was your responsibility to bring with you to the hospital, sheets, towels, soap for the doctor, bulbs for the lights, etc. That is the kind of list they were given.

I wired $200 more to Carlos tonight and I am hoping this will finally cover everything. If you think about it, this will be the cheapest kidney transplant you will ever hear of.

I really appreciate those of you who purchased raffle tickets to help Oscar. That money paid for all the tests needed to get him to this point. God will bless you more than I can imagine. A couple of you have sent in money specifically for Oscar and that money went toward the test also. I still need to cover the last $200 I just wired. If those of you who have not been able to help so far feel led to, please just let me know so I can account for it.

If your family can't help financially, trust me YOUR PRAYERS are worth more. Pray those who can will be willing.

On Monday my little buddy will have a new kidney and a chance at life, all because people like YOU cared for him. What an act of love you have shown. Teach your children about Oscar and what God is doing in his life. Show them his pictures so together you can pray for him.

I'll keep you posted as I know more. Again, thanks so much for your prayers.

Angie

Pray for Oscar and his Mom Francisca

I just got word the doctor is ready to do the surgery on Monday.. The time is finally here. There is one problem.

Oscar's mom was put back in jail the day after we left Nicaragua. The prison would not allow her to stay out any longer. Her body is not ready for this surgery and the judge would not let her out earlier this week.

Tomorrow she gets to go before the judge again and request to get out AGAIN. Hopefully he will allow it since the hospital is now saying they are ready for the surgery.

Please pray for favor with the judge. We have come this far and we are so close.

Pray now that this kidney will be received by Oscar's body COMPLETELY, not only does his kidney functions need to work but his brain and blood has to accept the kidney.

Pray for his nerves as he just saw his friend in the hospital reject their kidney and pass away. He is afraid now and is not sure about the surgery. Bless his little heart, so young and has so much to worry about.

Pray for Francisca to get out and be able to get her body ready for the surgery. She will need several weeks in the hospital to recover which will make it difficult for Oscar knowing his mom is sick.

Pray for finances. I have paid all I can for them. All the money raised and donated has already paid for the numerous test that had to be done. The surgery is covered for both of them but they keep asking for crazy things. Today they were told they would need money for the extra sheets needed for the surgery. Things are so different there.

If you would like to support this need please email me and let me know how much you can send and that way I can have a tally and get the money sent. We are working with the hospital to make sure these charges are legitimate. The family has tried to help with some of the cost but its really hard because all of them are in the $100's of dollars and they can not come up with that kind of money making a $1 a day.

You can donate by credit card online with PayPal by going to my donations page or by sending a check to (make the subject line "Oscar":

The Power of One Ministry 198 Mellwood Drive Charlotte, NC  28214

More than anything please pray for Oscar. He is only 8 years old. He has lived a very hard life since he was born. This is his chance at a new life, a new future.

God Bless,

Angie