Will is a friend. We met him when Immersion Church began to meet in the auditorium on Appalachian State's campus. He is a part of the custodial staff and is on duty during our weekly gatherings. After one night of the meeting, he began to tell us about his son. In his 20s, Will’s son had a brain tumor that derailed him from having a normal conversation with his father. Lacking focus, Will’s son had trouble engaging and interacting. Upon hearing the circumstances, Keeli asked if we could pray for his son. Will agreed so we prayed with him, agreeing for complete healing.

Weeks passed and we didn’t see Will. About three weeks after we prayed, he caught me on my way out of the auditorium.

“Hey! I meant to tell you…”

The tone in his voice was promising.

“The week after you guys prayed for my son, he got better and better and better. I can talk to my son again!”

Following up with this testimony, he later told us that doctors have since not been able to find the tumor. The same week we prayed, he began cutting back on his medicine.

Will has since been known for throwing up his hands and coining the phrase, “Weird things happen.” Is this stuff weird? To some people, yes. Is it good? Is it good that a father can talk to his son again? Is it good for brain tumors to heal? Is it good for people to know that God loves them unconditionally? Without a doubt, yes.

Jonathan Fawcett