At just four years old, little Carson Curry of Fayette, Alabama has already endured more storms than most people will face in a lifetime. Born with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, a rare and often fatal congenital heart defect where the left side of the heart never fully develops, his life began in a hospital bed, surrounded by doctors fighting to give him a chance.

Carson’s story has been one of surgeries, struggles, and strength from the very beginning. “Carson underwent his first open-heart surgery when he was just seven days old,” recalled his grandmother, Michelle Curington. “At the age of four months, he underwent his second surgery.” For most families, the first year of life is filled with milestones and firsts; for the Curry family, it was filled with monitors, operating rooms, and desperate prayers.

Then, last December, another crisis struck. While at home, Carson suddenly went into cardiac arrest. His parents, Tyler and Ashley, faced every parent’s worst nightmare. For precious moments, their world stopped. Somehow, through the work of first responders and what the family calls the hand of God, Carson’s heart began to beat again. “We believe God performed a miracle that day,” Michelle said. “Carson came back to us, and we knew his story wasn’t finished.”

This spring brought another whirlwind. As Carson’s fragile heart continued to weaken, doctors implanted a VAD device, a mechanical pump designed to keep blood flowing properly until a transplant could be performed. It was an agonizing waiting game, but weeks later, the miracle they had been praying for arrived: a donor heart.

The transplant surgery itself went well. Carson’s new heart was strong, pumping steadily in his small chest. His family exhaled for the first time in weeks, filled with gratitude and relief. But just one day later, another storm rolled in. Carson suffered a stroke.

The devastating news was another blow to a family already carrying so much. “Carson has been through so much,” Michelle admitted, her voice breaking. Still, they refused to give up hope. “We now need another miracle.”

Two weeks after his transplant, Carson remains at Children’s of Alabama in Birmingham. He is not yet speaking, but there are signs of progress—his eyes open, his arms and legs move, and his vital signs are stable. His new heart continues to do its job, giving the family reason to believe he can recover.

Waiting, though, is the hardest part. Tyler and Ashley, devoted parents to their only child, keep a near-constant vigil at his bedside. They hold his hand, whisper encouragement, and pray over him daily. Other family members, including Michelle, provide support however they can—sharing updates, rallying prayers, and keeping hope alive for those long hospital days.

Faith is the anchor in this journey. “We believe that God’s got this,” Michelle said with conviction. “We’ve all heard of God performing miracles. But when you see it firsthand, it changes your outlook on everything.”

Carson’s life, though short, has already touched so many. His resilience inspires those who follow his story, reminding them that even in the darkest moments, light can be found. His parents’ devotion, his grandmother’s steadfast faith, and his own quiet strength have turned his journey into a testimony of perseverance and hope.

Somewhere deep inside, Carson seems to understand. He cannot yet speak the words, but through every small movement, every flicker of strength, he tells the world he is still fighting. And those who love him believe that, against all odds, he knows the truth they cling to as well:

Carson knows that God’s got this.