A 17-year-old with autism named William went missing on Nov. 6 near Walhalla, about 115 miles east of Melbourne, Charisma reports, citing the Associated Press. He’d been camping with his stepbrother and walked off to get more gear, then got turned around in rugged country. For six days he drank creek water, ate potato chips and used towels to stay warm.
On Thursday, Nov. 12, a police helicopter crew spotted him resting on a rock by a creek, about 1.2 miles from the campsite. He waved at them. His mom, Elizabeth, told 9News: “I’m just over the moon, a miracle, I was praying and praying, and a miracle happened, he’s alive.” Then she joked he’s grounded for life. He was later moved to intensive care after dehydration dropped his blood pressure, and doctors were watching an issue with his windpipe. His mom says he sang “Country Roads” at night out there.
My take
I love this one. A praying mother, a kid singing in the dark, and a helicopter crew right where they needed to be. That’s the Lord who leaves the ninety-nine for the one (Luke 15:4). Keep praying for William’s recovery in the ICU. And if you’re standing in the gap for someone right now, don’t quit on day five.
God Bless, and May the Source Be with You!
