99 Balloons

Eliot Mooney was given ninety-nine days on earth. His parents, Matt and Ginny, had a birthday party on each one.

At the celebration service for their son’s life, Matt said, “Not a pulpit. Not a slick presentation. Not a best-selling book. But a six-pound boy with Trisomy 18. God found great pleasure in taking a lowly thing in the eyes of the world and showing truth.” One of Matt and Ginny's favorite verses is 2 Peter 3:8: "With the Lord a day is like a thousand years."

Eliot's story gained further attention when the 99 balloons video was shown on Oprah this week. The response was so powerful that Oprah invited Matt and Ginny to be interviewed on the show October 31st at 4pm.

Matt is a community pastor at my church and this family has a special place in my heart. Let's support them as they share the hope-filled, inspiring story of how God can redeem the greatest heartaches of our lives and use them for His purposes.

Comments

[RoverHaus]

Very, very cool!

Thanks for sharing your friends with us!

[Ashlee]

Thanks for sharing. I had not caught up on my DVR so I had not seen Oprah talk about Eliot. That sweet family ministered to millions last week alone. Isn't it amazing how God works.

[Peyton]

I saw the 99 Balloons video at my church here in Wichita a few weeks ago. Being the father of 2 month old twins, it really touched me and showed me how blessed I am. I have been wanting to see the video again; and was glad to see a link on your blog. Wish I could of seen the interview with Oprah.