10/27/2025
It's taken me some time to post this because I don't post much anymore and don't like to post what God sends me out to do, but the MIRACLES that have come behind both of these stories are too amazing not to tell and God needs all the praise and Glory for it!
‼️ LONG POST ALERT‼️
PLEASE read to the end, it's so worth it!
As most of you know, Patricia Smith Beamon has become a huge part of my life the last 3 years, even when we went through periods without speaking. God always found a way to bring us back together. She has adopted me as her daughter now, Tony as her son-in-law and our kids as her grandkids.
This time she called me. After not being on speaking terms. And told me that my new "niece", Kinzlee had been born, but with a LOT of complications, and y'all we weren't sure if she was going to make it. She was born with heart defects that were so severe, it was affecting her breathing and had to be put on a breathing machine, had open heart surgery, has one kidney, and born at 7cm which caused lots of brain bleeds, which had to be cleared before she could even have heart surgery. And then had to have a more minor surgery to flip her intestines over the right way because she had the worse case of acid reflux and was unable to really eat formula, so of course she was on a feed tube, TONS of medications, had to be paralyzed multiple times to keep her heart from overworking itself.
I hadn't talked to Patricia in months. But she knew when she called me, I would be right there. And if anything, it has brought me closer to her and Elizabeth Danielle Wooten. The nurses and Ronald McDonald know me now as "Aunt April". For my birthday, I spent a week in Durham and was not leaving until she had her heart surgery and I knew she made it out okay.
This baby has been the tiniest but mightiest fighter I've ever seen, Rhonda Rousey wouldn't stand a chance.
The first day I met little Kinzlee, I laid hands on her and prayed.
That's not the end of this story so bear with me.....I promise the ending is good.
As I'm with my adopted family, we met a guy named Terry, who just so happens to be at Ronald McDonald as well with his 4 year old son, Draco, at Duke hospital a floor below Kinzlee, who had been fighting a rare Staph infection, that only THREE people in the nation have ever gotten, with Draco being the third. The other two were adults, and they have since died.
Y'all.....if you don't believe in God and the power of prayer, hang on, because after I tell you the rest, you'll change your mind, or at least I would recommend considering it.
This baby wasn't supposed to live. He died 3 times. (Or was "supposed" to)
He has had multiple internal bleedings (which Drs confirmed they couldn't perform surgery so inevitably, they wouldn't be able to do anything but make him comfortable until he passed), multiple organ failures. At one point, 95% of his liver was dead, and now it's regenerated itself and back to life. He wasn't supposed to be able to move the left side of his body, he would have brain damage, so therefore, that side would be paralyzed.
As i witnessed with my own eyes, and holding his hand, he pushed my hand back down, or moved his arm when I told him I wanted him to get better so we could play Minecraft (his favorite game). Again, something he wasn't supposed to be able to do.
The first call I got about the update on little man, was they were going to pull his breathing tube out, and he would have a great possibility of his throat closing up, and of course, at this point, I'm sure you know what the outcome of that would have been.
So I was asked if I could go get his mom, who wanted more than anything to be there but she lived 12 hours away, in Indiana. As a mom, I would want to be there for my son too if something was to go wrong or even if it was to go right, so I could witness it. I couldn't and still can't imagine being STATES away from my dying 4 year old son.
Without hesitation, I said yes. Normally I pray about things now, before I do them, but not this time. I knew immediately I was making the right choice. The day before I was to leave out to go pick her up, Draco's dad asked him if he wanted to see his mommy, and I kid y'all not, this baby shook his head YES, and not once, but MULTIPLE times.
Again, something he wasn't supposed to be able to do. And still to this day shakes his head yes of you ask him a yes or no question.
It was that very moment that I knew getting him mommy to him was the most important thing to him.
God has sent me on plenty of missions and assignments, and a lot of them Anthony Whitley never could understand why I was doing them until God whispered in my ear and told me I needed to include him on this one. Patricia originally was supposed to go with me, but God had other plans and she agreed to stay overnight with our kids.
In the past, the enemy taunted Anthony and made him think of things that weren't true, until he finally saw with his own eyes, just exactly what it means to be a disciple of Jesus, and how important it is to go on assignments and missions for Him. No matter how many miles you have to travel.
Tony and I have greatly improved our marriage so much, just by doing this amazing work of the Lord as a TEAM. I've seen A HUGE change in him and now he's admitted to me that since I'm going to school to receive my bachelor's in Christian Studies, he wants to do the same and become an evangelist, and mostly because of what he just got to witness and be a part of. I have personally felt the Holy Spirit move through my husband and it tickles me to see him finally realize why my heart is so big and full of the need to help bring people to Jesus, no matter the situation, what it may or may not look like, or if it even makes sense at the moment.
When I tell y'all that these babies have done a supernatural healing that only God can give them, I am not exaggerating. This little boy is being wheeled around his unit, OUT OF HIS BEAD, talking, and eating baby food ever since his breathing tube has come out.
If you didn't know, you now know that I'm a HUGE Duke fan, and have been since Aaliyah's dad died (his favorite team)
And after I watched how these Drs, nurses and surgeons worked miracles on these precious babies, I have gained even more respect for them.
Ronald McDonald House really looked out for us as well. Not only have they fed and housed these parents, They gave us tickets to the Duke Football game last weekend, and we went to represent and support them, win or loss. We made signs for both babies and held them in the air every time Duke scored a point!
I'm sorry for the long post, but it's worth the read..........
As I sit here and fill up with sadness that I've been dealing with, especially with increased depression and anxiety from these new medical Diagnoses from my Doctor's, I'm quickly reminded back to what God taught me through this assignment with my new niece and nephew, that someone else has it worse than me and Doctors are here to take care of us with our physical and mental health, and while they are intelligent and know what they are doing, their diagnosis or final say isn't the FINAL say, it's GOD'S.
I fought against this new mess my doctor's put on my health and asked God why? I even asked Him "Don't You see me blessing these families that you've put in my path since I've been saved in June of 2020? Haven't I been obedient and went out and did my discipleship for You? And continue to do so? How can I do anymore if You allow health issues that are going to cause me to feel excruciating pain on a daily, debilitating me from even being able to leave my bed or couch? And now my back? What if I have to have surgery? God I told You I never wanted to have back surgery, why are You giving me a diagnosis that may lead up to one? Not only can it possibly kill me like it did my uncle, but how can I do Your work if I am dead or bedridden for months? Why me God, why? Don't you see me going back to school so I can be a youth pastor? I'm doing everything You're asking me to, at least most of them! I've almost lost my marriage and my family because I chose YOU God and doing YOUR works over them and they couldn't understand why?!"
And after asking all of these questions, and even during, I cried like I've never cried before. I felt defeated, I felt like my life could possibly be cut short and I will have to permanently leave my kids and husband.
But as I sat praying, screaming, begging and crying, the Lord spoke to me. A word that was firm, but warm and gentle
Not only can some of you may be able to relate to that angry and disappointed conversation with God, but maybe you can relate to His answer, and if He hasn't given you one, maybe this one is for you too.... And this is what He said to me.......
" Daughter, where is your faith in Me? Have I not helped you before? Have I not always been by your side and never left nor forsake you? You admit that I have the final say over two babies that I sent you out to pray over and deliver from their sicknesses, why are you not doing and saying the same things for yourself? My dear sweet child, I SEE YOU! I HEAR YOU! I know the pain you are feeling everyday, I know the mental anguish you suffer from everyday, I know the hurt and feeling scared of the unknown. I see it all! And I tell you now, do not fear, for I am with you! Don't let your heart be troubled, don't be afraid. You will receive divine healing, but you have got to have the same faith that you had for Me to heal these babies that I will have to heal you too! Your diagnosis and pain does NOT define you. They are NOT who you are. You are MY child. And you are BLESSED. I have called YOU by YOUR name, NOT by your DIAGNOSIS, and as long as you stay obedient to Me, you will see Me do works in you too. Don't let the enemy tell you any different. I put you in the path of these two babies, their parents and family to show you things you needed to see, to show you just how blessed you really are and I've also seen your heart. This is not your battle. It is MINE. Give it to ME, lay it at MY feet and don't pick it back up. And then I want you to go out and finish what I have called you to do"
Y'all, when I heard this, I fell to my knees and I cried like I've never cried before. I got off my couch, I got back in church and I stopped letting what I've been diagnosed with prevent me to continue living my life and to claim my life back, even if I got to do it through the pain and symptoms.
And then I look back and think about these babies and to be able to be a part of multiple miracles, and only because God placed me there at the time He needed me to, and the way He placed my kids and husband there too, was all the blessing I needed.
I don't know who needed to hear or see this today, but I pray it helped you in some way or another.
Don't look at this post and think I am perfect and have it all figured out, because I will NEVER be or have EITHER one.
I struggle and sin DAILY! As we all do. I mess up more than you will ever imagine and have to repent more than I probably should.
But if you don't believe in God or miracles, I pray that these stories move you so much that you have no other way of thinking. I promise you, these babies and the coming back together of my family could have NOT and would have NEVER been done without God being there at the heart and center of it all.
But on the same note, I also need to get little man's momma back home. She was able to get the gas money up for us to get her down here but we need help getting her back. It takes a lot in gas and it's a 12 hour drive one way. If you feel led to help us get her back home, please send me a PM so I can tell you how you can help. Draco's dad has lost everything, from his job to his home, all because of this and having to be at the hospital for months.
My sister and her husband are struggling as well. They live off of disability and have another son at home. They still have a few more weeks before they can even come home yet. Please don't think I came up here for the sole purpose to ask for money for them, because that's not the case and neither of them have asked me to nor do they know that I'm posting this and won't know until they see it.
I have the means of getting Draco's mom home and helping my sister, but we are trying to pay for Mia's sweet 16th and I don't want to take away from her either.
I'm even trying to pick up extra work that isn't too bad on my body just to get the extra money for them. I have things I am trying to sell that we don't need if anyone is interested. Our cleaning business has slowed down TREMENDOUSLY to the bare minimum now and it's been a struggle for everyone.
But I felt led to not only post how Good God is and How Good His work is on miracles and the power of prayer, but I also felt led to reach out and ask for help for these babies and families. You don't have to send any of the money to me, I don't need or want it. I know it's hard for them to ask for help and honestly they shouldn't have to, they should get it and let it be the least of their worries.
So, if you want to buy any Scentsy from me, any of the items I'm currently selling from home, or want to book a cleaning with Bless This Mess Cleaning Services LLC and Junk Removal or a party or event with Blessed & Bubbly Character Rentals, I will take some of the proceeds from each booking and put towards these beautiful children of God. Send me a PM and let me know what you would like to do and I will lead you in the right direction.
Draco's dad also makes homemade hot sauce in many different flavors and spice levels. He's already started making and selling a little bit for the workers at Ronald McDonald House. But, without a job or funds, it's also hard for him to buy the supplies he needs to make them, like the ingredients and the jars to store them in.
I truly understand if you can't help financially, but you can help spiritually and pray for them, spread the word and share this post, you are more than welcome to.
These babies and their parents mean the world to me and I don't want them to struggle no more than they have to, they've been through enough.
If you would like to send them gifts, PM me and i will let you know what each of the babies like or need, and how to get it to them.
I will also share this on my business pages as well.
If you can't do any of that but need praying for yourself, please don't hesitate to reach out to me and let me pray for you too! Don't feel obligated to do anything, only if you feel led. And don't feel scared to come to me and ask for prayer. That's what I'm here for. 💖🙏🏽
