He Had Just A 10% Chance Of Survival But Defied The Odds And Has Become A Genius
March 13, 2023
Jamie Mohr is only four years old, but he has been exceeding expectations and defying odds from the very start!
After learning that her placenta had stopped working and was no longer delivering life-sustaining nutrients to her baby, Jamie’s mother, Lorraine, made the decision to deliver her little boy at only 28 weeks. Doctors told Lorraine that her child had about a 10% chance of surviving, and that’s when Jamie and God showed what they could do!
RELATED: Baby Born with 10% Chance of Survival Weighed Less Than a Loaf of Bread, but Look at Her Now
Weighing only 1 pound, 8 ounces at birth, Jamie Mohr met developmental goals quickly and doctors allowed him to go home from the hospital only 11 weeks after his birth! Approximately 11-13% of babies born in the United States are considered preemies. And 69% of deliveries of twins, triplets, or other multiples result in preterm births—those occurring prior to 37 weeks of pregnancy. Jamie was born many weeks short of full term.
RELATED: Child Prodigy David Balogun Amazes All As Youngest High School Graduate At 9 Years Old
Lorraine, a 38-year-old senior police officer in Glasgow, Scotland, began noticing Jamie’s intelligence by the time he turned two years old. She started doing counting drills at home, and, within weeks, the toddler was able to count to 50, soon followed by 100!
Jamie Mohr Defies Odds All Around
Jamie Mohr is now counting in other languages! Lorraine noticed that after watching a show on YouTube in which the characters were counting in French, Jamie was able to do the same thing.
She described how she tested him, saying, “I couldn’t believe it. I tested it out, I got on other programs in Spanish and Japanese, and he started counting in those languages too.” German and Mandarin have been added to the list as well!
Lorraine doesn’t know where Jamie gets his academic gifts. But he has been labeled with hyperlexia, which is an advanced and unexpected ability in kids for reading and decoding words beyond their chronological age.
The youngster is already challenging his daycare provider, doing calculations expected of 10-year-old students. Jamie Mohr will begin school later this year, and he will have an appropriate independent curriculum available for him when he arrives. Lorraine doesn’t know what her son might do one day. For now, he’s leaning toward a career as a pirate!
After all that he’s been through, she is just so very grateful. “He’s just a little miracle, especially after being told he would likely have a severe disability or learning difficulty. I’m just so proud of him,” said Lorraine.
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Weighing Less Than a Pound, World’s Smallest Baby at Birth Defies All Odds As ‘Ray of Hope’
She added, “I am no longer surprised at the things he can do.”
“You are the God who performs miracles; you display your power among the peoples.” Psalms 77:14
WATCH: Preemie With 10% Chance Of Survival Defied All The Odds
LISTEN: Mother’s Instinct Told Her Baby Was Alive | Delivery Guy Leaves A Heartfelt Note After Tip
h/t: Good News Network
Featured Image Credit: Facebook/Lorraine Mohr
Hally is a freelance writer, blogger, and mental health advocate. A former school counselor, Hally works for a nonprofit that distributes tax dollars to mental health and prevention education providers that serve her county's kids and families. She's a contributor to a devotional and two essay collectives, and she shares resources and wisdom regarding parenting teens, mental health, faith, adoption, and more at http://www.hallyjwells.com where she strives to "Dig Deep and Reach High." She and her husband have three adult children and one rascally beagle pup. Hally loves travel, her book club sisters, personality tests, and a great glass of iced tea.
Today's Devotional
A Prayer to Receive Jesus - Your Daily Prayer - October 27
Authentic Christian faith is about accepting Jesus as he comes to us. Do you receive him as he presents himself to you?
Today's Devotional
A Prayer to Receive Jesus - Your Daily Prayer - October 27
Authentic Christian faith is about accepting Jesus as he comes to us. Do you receive him as he presents himself to you?
Past Stories
- An Iguana Hitches a Ride on a Garbage Truck in Tennessee, Now Trying to Find Its Owner
- 6-Year-Old Starts 'Poop Scooping' Business to Help Animals and Adopt One of His Own
- Bride's Dad Drops During Father-Daughter Dance, but Things Lined up Perfectly to Save His Life
- Young North Carolina Father Risked His Life To Save a Couple and Dog From a Sinking Truck
- UPS Driver Jumps into Action As He Spots Elderly Woman on the Ground & Says It Was All God
- Rescuer Braces for the Worst After Spotting Kitten on the Side of the Road, Then Sees a Paw Move
- AJ Griffin Gives Up High-Paying Career with NBA to Follow God
- These Former Conjoined Twins Finally Go Home After Their First Birthday
- Teenager From Iowa Uses His Flying Skills to Help Hurricane Helene Victims
- Son Saves For 9 Months and Surprises Mom By Paying Off Her Mortgage
- Woman's Home is Surrounded By 100 Raccoons, and They Aren't Leaving Anytime Soon
- Dog Saves Her Owner's Life By Sitting in the Middle of the Road
- Widower Shares the Last Thing His Wife Told Their Son Before She Passed Away From Cancer
- A Nurse Saved Her Life 35 Years Ago, Now, She is Surprising Her With a Visit
- These Twin Sisters Have An Important Message To Share On Their 102nd Birthday
- This Brave 5-Year-Old Saved Her Mother's Life By Calling 911
- 79-Year-Old Broke Her Ankle After Scattering Her Mom's Ashes, Then Strangers Save the Day
- Dad Travels Through Mud and Debris to Walk His Daughter Down the Aisle
- Owner's Trip to the Vet with Unwell Dog Results in the Craziest X-Ray
- After Getting Lost in Yellowstone, This Precious Cat Made His Way Back Home To California
- Mom's Funny Response To Daughter's Dirty Sock On The Floor Goes Viral & Ends Up Doing Good
- A Kidnapped Boy Is Found After 70 Years and Reunited With His Family
- This Puppy Was Found With a Note That Read 'Help Me,' Now He's Looking For a New Home
- Excited Mom Couldn't Wait to See Son's Back to School Pictures, but Funny Results Make Her LOL
- When This Police Officer Pulled Her Over, He Changed Her Life Forever
- She Just Met Her Vietnam Veteran Father After 50 Years, Now He is Walking Her Down the Aisle
- Fearless Father Waits on Porch to Catch the Stranger Peeking in His Daughter's Window
- This 5th Grade Teacher Eats Lunch In the Cafeteria Every Day
- Amy Grant Has a New Perspective After Losing Her 'Superpower' in Bike Accident
- 'God Did It' Says 18-Year-Old After Waking Up From a Coma Following a Crash
- These Four Sisters Share a Birthday, Which is Quite the Miracle
- Dad Harmony Sings a Beautiful A Cappella Rendition of ‘Can’t Help Falling in Love'
- Couple's Outstanding Boogie Woogie Dance Performance
- Siblings’ Cover of Dolly Parton’s Classic ‘I Will Always Love You’ Is Incredible
- Pastor and Wife Were Killed in a Car Accident, But Their Kids Have a Message of Hope
- Outstanding 'Amazing Grace' Cover Music Video by Celtic Woman
- Carrie Underwood Helps With Leading Worship at Tennessee Church
- 8-Year-Old Kid's To-Do List Goes Viral As a Wholesome Reminder for Us All
- 'Holy Forever' Lyric Video by Chris Tomlin and CAIN
- Elementary Teacher Talks About the Power of Words and Kindness By Using Toothpaste
- Prayers Pour in for Loretta Lynn's Family After the Death of the Late Singer's First Grandchild
- Dennis Quaid Singing 'On My Way To Heaven" is an Inspiring Performance
- Charming Elderly Couple Share Sweet Dance to 'Have You Ever Seen The Rain?"
- Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick Adorably Sing a Sassy Duet to Celebrate 36 Years of Marriage
- Rory Feek Performs Beautiful Tune 'I Do' After Finding Love Again
- Driver Shows Up to Deliver Pizza to Elderly Man's House, Then Comes Back with His Lawnmower
- What Parents & Grandparents Don't Know About 'Easy' Recipe Trend Could Be Dangerous
- Nearly 1,500 Students Gather to Worship Jesus at Texas A&M Revival
- 96-Year-Old Shares the Secret to a Happy Life and His Words of Wisdom Are Truly Inspiring
- In God's Divine Timing, Wedding Ring Is Returned to Man's Widow After It's Lost for 60+ Years
Top Artists
Top Music Videos
CCM Magazine Steven Curtis Chapman Shares the Heartfelt Message that Helped While Grieving His Daughter
The Statler Brothers 'Til the Storm Passes By' The Statler Brothers Live Performance
Crowder Crowder Moving Official 'Somebody Prayed' Music Video
Mandisa Mandisa - Shackles (Praise You)
Anne Wilson Anne Wilson 'The Cross' Powerful Lyric Video
Blogs
At GodTube, you’ll find daily inspirational videos to lift your spirits and encourage you in your walk with God. Popular videos include worship music from your favorite Christian artists, cute videos with adorable kids and animals, hilarious videos from Christian comedians, user-uploaded videos, and clean viral videos to brighten your day.