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199 of 204 people found the following review helpful.
An Amazing Miracle
By L. VanderStel
In November 2004, just one month before our son unexpectedly left for heaven, the author, Kevin Malarkey and his son, Alex (age 6) were in a severe accident. I do not forget reading the CaringBridge updates for the duration of our dark days . . . and theirs. I lost track after awhile, until I read that this book was coming out and those memories rushed back. In reading this book, I wonder . . . did my son and little Alex Malarkey cross paths in heaven?!?!?!
The Boy Who Came Back from Heaven is an amazing, unfeigned story. Kevin is told by a church fellow member who offers to drive him to the hospital that it looked very bad, and that he did not think Alex had made it and probably had gone to heaven. However, after two months Alex woke up from a coma. The details he could tell with regards to the accident, could not be made up, from what persons were wearing, procedures that were done and a man praying over him. He remembered seeing five angels carry his father, and later seeing him put on a flat board and cutting off his clothes. The angels told him his daddy would be okay. Little by little Alex shares stories of heaven, in regards to the music, talking with Jesus and continued sightings of angels.
I so cherished the honestness of Kevin. Having expended numerous weeks in ICU with our daughter who has now had three open heart surgeries and having buried two children . . . it’s not easy, even for the Christian who knows Scripture and knows God is there. There is spiritual warfare and outstanding weariness. Kevin shared how their marriage took a battering and was “stretched to the breaking point.” It gripped my heart to read with having-been-there-understanding, as their pastor friend also shared in the book:
” . . . Kevin and Beth principally was struggling in their marriage. Many times I came to the house to speak with them, counsel them, and pray with them. Those were dark days . . .
. . . It is an sheer miracle, an sheer proof there is a God in Heaven, that their marriage pulled through and that they are together today. Without God, there is no possible way their marriage would have survived.”
Alex is a quadriplegic who has made awful progress. He was likewise the initial child to receive the “Christopher Reeve Surgery”, permitting him to breathe without a ventilator. Their van license plate reads, “Wil Walk”. They have hope that is undeniably sustained through their faith in Jesus.
This is an easy reading book, that will keep your attention and in awe. I highly commend The Boy Who Came Back from Heaven.
The Boy Who Came Back from Heaven was provided to me free of charge by Tyndale House Publishers, in interchange for my honorable sentiment of it.
214 of 222 humans found the following review helpful.
The boy who came back from heaven
By Roz Humphreys
For those who have lost a child due to a disaster or have a child that is presently fighting for their life, this will be a tough read in the beginning. It is in regards to a boy named Alex that was in a car accident at the age of 6 and becomes a quadriplegic. Once he regains conscientiousness and the capacity to communicate, he tells his parents of his experience which includes his visit to heaven.
Kevin Malarkey, the boy’s father, is very transparent. Throughout the book, he shares with the reader his deepest fears and his shortcomings, including spiritual. In chapter 5 he expresses it with raw emotion – something I admired because not a great deal of of us would confess this. “My son couldn’t function in the physical world, but it was difficult for me to function in the spiritual world. Who had the dandier disability?”
Mr. Malarkey even shared the struggle that all marriages face for the duration of the hardships and changes that come with these types of tragedies. It was freshening to listen a Christian brother percentage his heart and keep it real.
There is very fixed data on Alex’ account of heaven but sufficient for the reader to have a glimpse of our home and most importantly, God’s love towards Alex, his family and us all. Some readers may have a tough time with Alex’ decision to be obedient in his fixed sharing, but it shows that spiritual maturity is not based on age. His biggest concern was to keep it when it comes to him – God – and not him – Alex.
The stories regarding angels were arousing and attention holding and will probably challenge the beliefs of a good deal of readers. However, for those of you who recognise that angels are real, his accounts will fetch a smile to your face and a tear to the eye.
One thing is for certain, Alex has gone through a life-changing experience and that modify has impacted his circle of influence which has grown wider with time and will carry on to do so with this book.
I do look forward to the continuance of this story where Alex walks again. However, the reader must be conscious that this book is more regarding this family’s struggle then Alex accounts regarding heaven. It’s a good ministerial book for families that are engaged in a struggle with similar situations.
74 of 80 persons found the following review helpful.
Amazing Young Man
By W Elliott
I read the book in one sitting. I could not put it down. Even for those of us who are believers, this is an amazing story. I believe that this young man is genuinely blessed by God and that his story is true. He is competent to go beyond his physical disablements which a great deal of are not competent to do. I highly commend this book.
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Herman
I would prefer an elliptical over a treadmill any day!
I have had knee problems, having already had a kneecap realignment because I have crooked knees. I feel like I’m bouncing on an elliptical without the stress impact on my knees because my feet don’t come off the pedals.
Winford
@mathieufrancis Haha, my parents ordered a stove, and they delivered a washer and dryer once. Yeah, Sears isn’t the best.
Toby
lol…guys want some cookies !! your so funny mathieu
Jed
oouh hello snooki.
Claudine
go for the elliptical ! and is Moo gaining weight !?
Reuben
I prefer treadmills – my feet go numb on an elliptical and I prefer the versatility of treadmills ie.incline and such.
Alma
She just punctured my salines LMAO…priceless
Kraig
Math… that was freakin’ hillarious
ahah I got an elliptical and it’s great… though job but nice result… but treadmil is reallllly good.. that’s what all the doctors recommend
Susana
Math… that was freakin’ hillarious
ahah
Clemente
You are so funny, I love when you do tht thick country accent
Natalia
you are frickin hilarious.
love you. YOU ARE LOVED IN MN!
here;s a question for tommmrow
Dear Mathieu,
What Make Up Artist on Youtube is your biggest Inspiration and Why?
Signed
the Minneapolis Queen!
Samantha
screw the treadmill.
Josefa
Running will make you ridiculously skinny! It’s higher impact on your legs/ankles/knees than an elliptical is. If you like to run though stick with the treadmill
Latisha
Change it! Treadmills are so annoying
Peter
I PREFER A TREADMILL
Juan
oh my!! Poor Mathieu…as if they did that to you!! I’ve never seen Sears ***** up like that lol Aww mooo is sooo cute! Love how you get distracted soo easily
Valentine
Well I would send it back!
Go some where else for the elliptical!
Or if I liked the treadmill I’d still send it back and go somewhere else for one! They gotta learn! Their hoping you keep it so they won’t have to do all the paper work and stuff. That what I’d do if it were me.
I got a Gazelle a few years ago and loved it. I mean love it. But since I’ve been sick for a few years and getting worse I can’t use it. It’s awesome.
Ahmed
So typical that this happened to you..! But I’d still definitely go for the elliptical if I were you. That’s what you’ve purchased, and that’s what you should have in your room right now.
Eddie
i think in the long run your probably going to the the treadmill more!
Melva
Ellipticals have made me seasick for the entire day. And that was after less than 10 minutes of using it.
I’ve lost 45 pounds using a treadmill and kept it off, with the treadmill.
Elmo
I have both and I think treadmills are more strenuous, I’d go with the eliptical hands down! Its way more fun and you get quicker results while exerting yourself less, its fabulous! and you can dance while using it…try that with a treadmill lol
Clara
Elliptical!!
Stefan
awwww i love moo and it makes me miss my cat! she’s adorable
Myron
baby!!
get the elliptical.
it’s worth it !
Malik
you’re the cutest everr..just thought id remind you