Man Refuses to Take Wife off Life Support, Prays for 2 Months until She Wakes up & Hugs Newborn Son
ArchiveFirst published May 20, 2024. It may not reflect later developments.
Autumn and Zack Carver were thrilled to welcome their third child. Their joy turned to despair when both contracted COVID-19 during Autumn’s eighth month of pregnancy. Autumn was hospitalized and gave birth to a healthy baby boy, Huxley, but she remained in the ICU on life support.
Zack described the ordeal as “the worst day in [his] life.” Doctors doubted Autumn’s survival and suggested taking her off life support. Despite a zero percent chance of recovery, Zack refused. He prayed incessantly and rallied online prayer warriors, holding onto hope for a miracle.
Zack couldn’t imagine life without Autumn. Heartbroken that she hadn’t held Huxley, he requested the doctors bring her out of sedation for a moment with their son. They agreed, and Zack recalled, “I don’t know if there was a dry eye in the area. What an amazing day.”
Doctors initially considered a lung transplant, but a thoracic surgeon declared it unnecessary: “You don’t need a lung transplant. You’re going to be fine.” Slowly, Autumn improved and returned home in December 2021. Zack shared, “Such a happy, emotional, overwhelming day.” Autumn, grateful for life, advised, “Every day is a gift. Tell people you love them and give lots of hugs.” The Carvers’ experience reinforced their faith and appreciation for life.
