Family prays for Christmas miracle as 11-year-old boy fights for his life in ICU

“He was a premature baby, but other than that, he’s had inhalers and stuff, but that’s been years ago. He was telling everybody he was fine, that he felt fine, and then, I guess he started throwing up that night and had a seizure,” she said.

Doctors have told Jace’s family that the coming days are critical and that any change in the 11-year-old’s condition must come quickly. Sabrina Parsons says the doctors have been direct about the seriousness of the situation.

“The doctors did say if he didn’t have any brain activity in the next couple of days that he would be brain dead,” she said.

Dozens of people gathered Tuesday night for a prayer vigil in Jace’s honor at Hueytown City Park Circle. Strangers, neighbors and friends stood together under the glow of Christmas lights, united by the hope for a miracle.

The vigil was organized by family friend Amanda Aloia, who says faith can speak when words fall short.

“One thing you can do is pray and I know that in the Bible, it tells us where two or more are gathered, He will be in the midst of it. I think that it’s important that as a community we come together and lift him up,” Aloia said.

She says the situation is also a sobering reminder of how quickly an illness can escalate.

“Being proactive is key and using precaution, washing your hands, taking special precautions to make sure things like this don’t happen,” Aloia said.

As Jace’s family keeps watch from the hospital and the community continues to pray, many are holding on to hope that this Christmas season will bring the miracle they are all asking for.

A GoFundMe has been set up for the family to help cover hospital bills, and relatives say they are grateful for both the financial support and prayers from the community.

“He was a premature baby, but other than that, he’s had inhalers and stuff, but that’s been years ago. He was telling everybody he was fine, that he felt fine, and then, I guess he started throwing up that night and had a seizure,” she said.

Doctors have told Jace’s family that the coming days are critical and that any change in the 11-year-old’s condition must come quickly. Sabrina Parsons says the doctors have been direct about the seriousness of the situation.

“The doctors did say if he didn’t have any brain activity in the next couple of days that he would be brain dead,” she said.

Dozens of people gathered Tuesday night for a prayer vigil in Jace’s honor at Hueytown City Park Circle. Strangers, neighbors and friends stood together under the glow of Christmas lights, united by the hope for a miracle.

The vigil was organized by family friend Amanda Aloia, who says faith can speak when words fall short.

“One thing you can do is pray and I know that in the Bible, it tells us where two or more are gathered, He will be in the midst of it. I think that it’s important that as a community we come together and lift him up,” Aloia said.

She says the situation is also a sobering reminder of how quickly an illness can escalate.

“Being proactive is key and using precaution, washing your hands, taking special precautions to make sure things like this don’t happen,” Aloia said.

As Jace’s family keeps watch from the hospital and the community continues to pray, many are holding on to hope that this Christmas season will bring the miracle they are all asking for.

A GoFundMe has been set up for the family to help cover hospital bills, and relatives say they are grateful for both the financial support and prayers from the community.