MIRACLE RIDE - THE TESTIMONIAL

Miracle ride is the testimonial story of how the power of faith and prayer overcame the seemingly impossible! It takes us on the personal journey of Darryl O’Callaghan following a horrific motorcycle accident. Hear several eye witness accounts including those of medical staff who played critical roles in Darryl’s survival of the unsurvivable!

Sunday 27 February 6pm at 20 Bailey Street, West End QLD 4101 (Lifeplace West End Campus)

Read more about Darryl's journey below:

14 DECEMBER UPDATE

Darryl's health continues to improve daily with rehab.  He's still using a combination of crutches and wheelchair but as each day passes he is getting stronger and more mobile.  He celebrated his birthday with his family on the 11th of November at home which was a very special celebration this year given the journey Darryl and his family have been on over the past few months.  They were also joined by one of Darryl's trauma surgeons from the RBH and his wife as they have played a key part in Darryl's survival and recovery.

10 NOVEMBER UPDATE

Darryl's journey reached another milestone this week.  Doctors gave hime permission to leave hospital and return home on Tuesday the 9th November and ahead of schedule. It has taken 4 months for Darryl to make it back home and he is now making up for lost time with his wife Julie and daughter Siana.  Darryl has now progressed onto crutches for short distances around his home but is still using a wheelchair for longer trips.  He'll be continuing with his rehab at the Mater hospital as an outpatient until the end of the year at which time doctors will access the next course of treatment. Darryl has asked that we pass on a huge thank you for everyone's support and prayers whilst he recovers.  He is looking forward to making it back to church in the not too distant future.

6 OCTOBER UPDATE

Today Darryl reached a major milestone iin his recovery from a multi-trauma accident.  His Doctors moved him from acute care at the Royal Brisbane Hospital to rehab at the Mater Rehabilition Centre.  Darryl is expected to spend several weeks at the Mater as they commence work on helping him to get back on his feet and regain normal function.

5 SEPTEMBER VIDEO UPDATE

A special word from Darryl to all his friends and family at Lifeplace.

24 AUGUST DARRYL UPDATE

Darryl is out of ICU and into a ward, they've removed the tubes and he is now fully able to speak and converse. Doctors are now taking Darryl off morphine and he has described his pain as excruciating, so we need to pray for supernatural pain management.

12 AUGUST UPDATE

Darryl's heart rate is now ok and he is becoming even more and more responsive to people. Darryl goes into surgery again on Friday for his shoulder, wrist and pelvis. Doctors are satisfied with his general progress that they now feel it is safe to operate on some of the more minor issues. Your prayer and support for this next stage of surgery is very much appreciated. It is important to remember just how far Darryl has come and the amazing miracle that is continuing in his life! Prayer changes everything!

9 AUGUST UPDATE

Darryl wounds from surgery are healing well, however his heart rate is high at 160 beats per minute. Currently doctors are not sure what is wrong or what is causing it, a heart scan is being performed later today to investigate. Please keep Darryl in your prayers and continue to bring faith to God him.

4 AUGUST UPDATE

Darryl is progressing daily, he is now partitially sedated and responding more and more to people. He is out of the danger zone in the sense that he is now stable and starting to enter rehabilitation, however his condition is still serious and needs our prayer and support. Your prayer, support and faith have brought Darryl this far, let it continue to carry him all of the way as the amazing staff and doctors continue to treat him.

2 AUGUST UPDATE & PRAYER

Darryl is awake!! Today Doctors brought Darryl out of his induced coma and are very happy with his continued progress. He is still under heavy sedation but appears to be reognising people. This is a huge turning point for Darryl and his family as he now enter a new recovery stage. here are some prayer points:

1. Continued physical recovery and progress
2. Prayer now for his phsycological Health as Darryl now comes to terms with his situation
3. God's peace to be all around Darryl and his family

Church this is massive news in light of these last few weeks and along with Darryls entire family we are so thankful for your prayer and support, please continue as we enter the next part of Darryl recovery - Prayer changes everything!

30 JULY UPDATE

Darryl has been through another two different opperations and has done well in both of them. More dead tissue had to be removed this morning, however it now looks like his stomach is coping which is another miracle God is amazing! We ask that everybody keeps Darryl in their prayers - thank you for all your continued support.

29 JULY PRAYER TARGET

Darryl is showing signs of improvement, but we need his wounds to heal from where the infection was cut out.

27 JULY UPDATE

Darryl's emergency surgery went well which was an absolute miracle. The infection was cut out but please pray for no further infections to set in and for a swift healing. Doctors have told us his Kidneys are looking better and his Oxygen support is down to 41% from 70%. However our prayers and faith are still needed! We will have a combined prayer meeting on this Wednesday the 28th at 7pm, we would love to rally beside you for complete healing over darryl.

26 JULY UPDATE

Darryl was rushed into surgery today after doctors found decaying tissue in his back. Your continued prayer and faith is needed as we lift Darryl up during this latest surgery. Another combined prayer meeting will be on this Wednesday 28th at 7pm.

23 JULY UPDATE

The latest report is one that we all need to rally arround in support and prayer, Darryl has developed pneumonia and kidney problems, he still remains in a critical condition. The O'Callaghan family has requested that we all stay in prayer for Darryl, please do all that you can to be at the West End Campus again tonight at 7pm for a prayer meeting. Stay in Faith!

22 JULY PRAYER TARGET

Continued prayer for Darryl as he re-enters surgery today on stomach and pelvis.

21 JULY PRAYER TARGETS

1. Torn lungs are making him hard to breath and letting air escape.
2. Surgery Thursday morning to try and repair his tummy area and work on his pelvis
3. Julie and Siana - peace and grace for this season

20 JULY UPDATE

As you may have heard, our dear friend and long standing church member, Darryl O'Callaghan, was in a serious motorbike accident on Saturday.

At Saturday night when I was at the hospital, the doctors thought he would not even make it through the night as his injuries were so traumatic and extensive. By the grace of God, people began gathering at our church to pray through the night. We had 40 people praying through to 3am for Darryl! By morning, we had the news that the life-saving surgery was successful.

Darryl remains in very critical condition on life support. Today I visited him again, and was able to speak to the head surgeon, Dr. Martin, that performed the operation. It turns out he is a Christian that has come to Lifeplace! He told me that none of the other doctors would even do the surgery as they thought it was futile. But he said he felt God tell him to do it.

In the surgeons words, "This was a miracle. It was the prayer that got him through. He is still very critical and we need to keep praying."

Let's continue to rally together as a church family to lift as Darryl, Julie, Siana, and family. The family want to thank everyone for their support and prayer.

You are an amazing church, and we serve a powerful God!

Love,
Pastor Ben