Miracle
Diagnosed with Spina Bida in the womb, read how
Abigael Hannah Beckmann was healed
by God through prayer.
At 20 weeks I was diagnosed with Spina Bifida. This is where my jouney and fight for survival started. I really believe that God has placed within each of us the will to live and when the road ahead is full of twists and turns we need to stand strong in our faith and rest in the arms of Jesus. "For in Him we lice and move and have our being." Acts 17:28
20 Weeks
I knew, even if I could not yet understand, that Jesus was fighting for me. This helped me to stay strong. The difficult days that lay ahead for my family were made easier by their unwavering faith in God. "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God. And the peace of God which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Phil 4:6-7. They did this knowing that the Will of God is greater than any word uttered by man.
"My head may be small but my brain is
normal, that's all that counts. Mom and Dad are sending
emails to
friends to continue to pray for me..."
25 Weeks
I weigh 652 grams and already the miracle is unfolding. It seems the bubble on my
lower back has burst; this is a good thing as the pressure on my brain decreases.
My legs and feet are straight, I know because I can stretch them out, and the
fluid on my brain has remained within limits. My head however, is not as big as
it should be, but I am not concerned, "Be still and know that I am God." Ps 46:10
27 Weeks
People all over the world are praying for me thanks to my family. My Mom sent a prayer
request email out to a Christian Association that she belongs to and this request
just gathered momentum and was sent to friends and family all over the world. Things
are going a little pear shaped at the moment, according to my legs and abdomen
I am 27 weeks, but my head says I am 24 weeks. I don't know my arithmetic
nor am I a medical professional, but I know this cannot be right. The ventricle on the
this cannot be right. The ventricle on the one side of my brain measures normal
fluid but the other side seems to be a little enlarged, with bleeding, "The Lord is my
strength, He will bring me safely..." Hab 3:19
28 Weeks
Picture time again and God's loving hands have been upon me. The MRI scan showed
that there was no bleeding and I have nothing protruding from my lower back where
the opening is - no tissue, bone marrow or spine. Praise be to God!
My head may be small but my brain is normal, that's all that counts. I have pushed
the 1kg boundary and now weigh 1.2kgs. Mom and Dad are sending emails to friends
to continue to pray for me.
32 Weeks
My scan is scheduled and prayers are going up all over the world to the throne room
of God. People continue to pray for healing and God's hand of protection over me;
never forgetting that all that has been accomplished so far has been through His
grace and mercy. "Sing praises to God." Ps 47:6, my head is now just one week
behind and I weigh a whopping 1.8kgs.
35 Weeks
My next scan is looming and not only is a miracle happening with me but Christians
and non-Christians alike are praying; people who don't even know me are praying! I
now weigh 2.9kgs and my head is only a few days behind in growth. God's grace over my
unborn life is evident and the prayer chain is growing exponentially as my arrival into
the world gets closer.
lower back has burst; this is a good thing as the pressure on my brain decreases.
My legs and feet are straight, I know because I can stretch them out, and the
fluid on my brain has remained within limits. My head however, is not as big as
it should be, but I am not concerned, "Be still and know that I am God." Ps 46:10
27 Weeks
People all over the world are praying for me thanks to my family. My Mom sent a prayer
request email out to a Christian Association that she belongs to and this request
just gathered momentum and was sent to friends and family all over the world. Things
are going a little pear shaped at the moment, according to my legs and abdomen
I am 27 weeks, but my head says I am 24 weeks. I don't know my arithmetic
nor am I a medical professional, but I know this cannot be right. The ventricle on the
this cannot be right. The ventricle on the one side of my brain measures normal
fluid but the other side seems to be a little enlarged, with bleeding, "The Lord is my
strength, He will bring me safely..." Hab 3:19
28 Weeks
Picture time again and God's loving hands have been upon me. The MRI scan showed
that there was no bleeding and I have nothing protruding from my lower back where
the opening is - no tissue, bone marrow or spine. Praise be to God!
My head may be small but my brain is normal, that's all that counts. I have pushed
the 1kg boundary and now weigh 1.2kgs. Mom and Dad are sending emails to friends
to continue to pray for me.
32 Weeks
My scan is scheduled and prayers are going up all over the world to the throne room
of God. People continue to pray for healing and God's hand of protection over me;
never forgetting that all that has been accomplished so far has been through His
grace and mercy. "Sing praises to God." Ps 47:6, my head is now just one week
behind and I weigh a whopping 1.8kgs.
35 Weeks
My next scan is looming and not only is a miracle happening with me but Christians
and non-Christians alike are praying; people who don't even know me are praying! I
now weigh 2.9kgs and my head is only a few days behind in growth. God's grace over my
unborn life is evident and the prayer chain is growing exponentially as my arrival into
the world gets closer.
36 Weeks
"For You created my inmost being, You knit me together in my mother's womb." Ps 139:13.
I weigh a hefty 3kg and my head is normal in size. My family is standing firm in their faith
"and we know that in all things God works together for the good of those who love Him." Rom 8:28.
On Friday, 11 September 2009 at 07:20 I, Abigael Hannah Beckmann entered this
world. The opening on my back is much smaller than expected and the doctors are
amazed at the movement that I have in my legs and feet. I am not sure why they are so
amazed, we serve an awesome God!
I weigh a hefty 3kg and my head is normal in size. My family is standing firm in their faith
"and we know that in all things God works together for the good of those who love Him." Rom 8:28.
On Friday, 11 September 2009 at 07:20 I, Abigael Hannah Beckmann entered this
world. The opening on my back is much smaller than expected and the doctors are
amazed at the movement that I have in my legs and feet. I am not sure why they are so
amazed, we serve an awesome God!
2 Days
I had my irst operation today. The Neuro and Plastic Surgeons are happy that everything went well, but have indicated that the next 48 hours are critical. I can feel the love of God and the prayers for me. I defied all odds and pulled through as a shining example of the power of prayer.
16 Days
The doctors thought I would need to stay in hospital for another 4 to 6 weeks after
the operation, but I know my Jesus and just two weeks later I can go home!
the operation, but I know my Jesus and just two weeks later I can go home!
6 Weeks Old
"Oh sing unto the Lord a new song, for He has done marvellous things." Ps 98:1. I attended
church for the irst time today and sing I did. I thanked God for the miracles that He has performed in my life. I thanked Him for the gift of my life and I prayed that I would never take it for granted. I prayed that my story would be a testimony that will be heard throughout the world of the great and mighty things Goddid through the prayers of so many people.
church for the irst time today and sing I did. I thanked God for the miracles that He has performed in my life. I thanked Him for the gift of my life and I prayed that I would never take it for granted. I prayed that my story would be a testimony that will be heard throughout the world of the great and mighty things Goddid through the prayers of so many people.
9 Months Old
My first check-up with the Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon and he is amazed. My
Mom now carries my photos with her to the doctors as they think I only had mild Spina Bifida.
Mom now carries my photos with her to the doctors as they think I only had mild Spina Bifida.
September 2010
I am now one year old and still amazing the medical profession. God's grace has been with me on this journey and the Audiologist, Neurologist, Paediatrician, Paediatric Neurologist and Urologist are all astonished at the odds that I have beaten.People born with my condition normally have bladder problems but I can, in all honesty tell you that I have no problems in that area. Ten days after my birthday Isurprised everyone and started crawling. I was amazed when my body lifted up and my knees set me in motion. There is no holding me back now; I am crawling all over the place!
October 2010
I need braces on my legs but I only have to wear them for half a day, the Physiotherapist
says I am standing on my left foot in a strange way. God has once again touched
me in such a profound way. My family took me to the Paediatric Ophthalmologist and
have 100% straight vision. How amazing is God!
says I am standing on my left foot in a strange way. God has once again touched
me in such a profound way. My family took me to the Paediatric Ophthalmologist and
have 100% straight vision. How amazing is God!
December 2010 - January 2011
I can speak a few words now, especially when I'm hungry. I am also showing off a bit: I can understand both English and Afrikaans. I am so proud of myself - I can now stand for about 20 seconds at a time.
Latest 2012 News
I am walking all over the place and thoroughly enjoying investigating the marvels of God's creation. I am fully bilingual and speak and understand both English and Afrikaans, quite amazing for my age would say. I often have bladder infections (Neurogenic Bladder) as a result of Spina Biida, but I serve a healing God and I know He will place His gentle hands on me. All I can do is thank Him for the many blessings, for grace and for all my miracles.
I pray that I will be an encouragement to others and that my life will continue to be a testimony to His goodness, graciousness, mercy and everlasting love, never forgetting that life is precious.
I pray that I will be an encouragement to others and that my life will continue to be a testimony to His goodness, graciousness, mercy and everlasting love, never forgetting that life is precious.
"I pray that I will be an encouragement to others and
that my life will continue to be a testimony to His goodness and mercy,
never forgetting life is precious."
