When Landon Whitley was 8 years old, an ambulance collided with his family’s car on October 19, 1997, instantly killing his father. Landon sustained critical injuries and had to be resuscitated multiple times that day. His mother, Julie Kemp, remembered hearing yelling, though she couldn’t see what it was about.
Due to the extent of the car’s damage, rescuers initially overlooked Landon but eventually found him after spotting his shoe. He was flown to a hospital, where doctors warned Julie that he might not survive. They told her that if he did, he could be left in a childlike state. Despite this grim outlook, Julie remained devoted in her prayers for her son.
During this period, Julie struggled with her faith, feeling abandoned by God. Heartbroken, she wrestled with her emotions, especially at her husband’s funeral, where she continued to pray for Landon’s recovery.
Against the odds, two weeks later, Landon came out of his coma. He later shared that he had visited heaven and returned with a message from Jesus. For Julie, her son’s survival was a miracle, and his recovery strengthened their faith, believing it was the result of her prayers.