MICAH CONTINUES TO TOUCH HEARTS FOR THE GLORY OF GOD

 

CHARITY RAMSEY - TRUST - DEVO

Micah's sister, Charity, shares about her journey of grief, loss, and trust.

Micah Shares About Sexual Purity

I have tried to make this video available, but had trouble producing. I hope this encourages someone. Micah speaks candidly about purity before marriage. It's almost five years, and I still can't believe he is gone. I pray his words encourage and inspire you to seek the Word of the Lord and His Eternal Life. You truly never know when you might draw your last breath. Are you ready?

MICAH - presented by VCA 6th graders

This is a re-enactment nicely done by the 6th grade class at Valley Christian Academy. 

May many be encouraged and challenged to live and die for the glory of God.

MRO reaches 5,000 world-wide!

MICAH featured by AA Printing

AA Printing features MICAH

Mamma Ramz shares Micah's Story

Dani (Micah's Mom) shared Micah's Story as well as "Is It Well with Your Soul" at a ladies' conference in Boscebel, Wisconsin, in March, 2013. Be blessed as you watch:

http://vimeo.com/album/2318916/video/62670289]Is It WELL with Your Soul?

"Found A Christian By His Grace" reviews "MICAH"

Micah's Story.

Written by Faith F. at 4:50 PM on 2/12/2013

I am so blessed to have read this book. Thank you to the Ramsey family for sharing Micah's story.

Micah Ramsey was a loving son and brother in his family on earth and is a passionate son of His Father in Heaven.
Living for God, his Family and his Friends was his life.

At the age of five this is what he wrote about his littlest sister. "JOYBIRD. I Love her, and kiss her. I tied her shoe yesterday. I like her little smiles and I give her lots of hugs. She goes to sleep on my lap, and I like that." He truly did love Joy- in fact his mother worried that little Micah was going to rub the skin off his sister from too much hugging! 

His love for his mother was shown visibly and verbally.
When Micah was a small boy he wrote his mom a note telling her that without her, his family would be the tower of Babel.
One day while Micah was practicing algebra he wrote his mother a note in big letters inside a heart is "I Love Mommy~ Micah" His mother tells us "He was fifteen years old, and I am blessed." And we are blessed too, because she shared this with us. So sweet, so loving, so Micah.

About his Dad he wrote "My dad is a Christian. he is grounded in the word. If you get up in the morning about seven o' clock you will see him reading his Bible and praying to God. I am very thankful for having a Christian dad that can teach me how to understand the Bible and comprehend what God is trying to tell me. I just hope I can be as grounded in the word and have such a deep relationship with God as he does. To put it in a nutshell, he's the best dad in the world and I am proud to be called his son."

Photos testify more to what Micah loved: his Family.
One of the happiest photos in the book is Micah with his sister Charity, being goofy together. Micah shared a deep bond with Charity. Lots of teasing and lots of Love. He shared a deep bond with all of his family- Joy, Charity and Jeremiah his older brother.
Micah loved his family. When they were young they were home schooled, they did all of life together. They worshiped God together and ministered together. They went hunting and on mission trips. When Micah went to Braxton County High School, he was delighted to play football with Jeremiah.

Micah loved to study Scripture and read his Bible. Prayer for him was talking to a friend. A Friend who would help him when he failed. A Friend who could forgive him when he sinned. A Friend who gave him love to give to others. Micah loved to teach his friends and family from God's Word. Once when he taught he wrote "Does getting up twenty minutes early hurt? There are people who would be willing to die to get a Bible, and we have them everywhere. In some places people die for reading a Bible and we won't pick one up for ten minutes. Are we giving God our personal best?"

Those closest to Micah knew from when he was a baby that God had a plan for this young man. God's presence in his life was evident to everyone, from his teammates on the football field to the elderly lady whose hill he mowed. He never wanted to miss a chance to lead someone to Christ, and his notes were filled with names of people he prayed for.

Micah had a heart so full of worship that he sang out loud. While he mowed Mrs. Hacker's hill, he sang worship music that he listened to on his ipod. Her neighbors could hear him singing with his heart full of praise. He would mow for ten hours, and when he needed a break he would walk down to Mrs. Hacker's porch talk to her while he cooled off. That is one of my favorite stories in this book.

His siblings in Christ who never met him in person are given a look into his heart in this book his mother wrote. This book is full of Faith, trusting Faith. The tests he endured cause grown people to tremble, yet he held God's hand and followed Jesus through his battle into God's arms. He was a source of strength to those who watched him, because God was His Strength.
   Micah brought God glory as he fought Ewing's sarcoma, a rare and aggressive cancer.

   Micah lived 20 weeks battling this cancer, and died at home beside his father on December 12, 2009.

This is how he lived: "he lived for Christ with incredible joy, peace, and hope."

Mrs. Ramsey's words were so beautiful when she wrote about Micah's death. These words show us her heart for God and her love for her son.  'While the Lord allowed me to weep and mourn my loss, He encouraged me with the reality of  Micah's gain. I poured over verses explaining that our brief stay on earth is full of difficulties and sorrow; however, because of Jesus, eternal Life is the hope we have to spend life in Heaven with our LORD. The realization that Micah had arrived was a liberating thought. He had not lost his fight against cancer, but rather he had won the final victory. Death did not stop his life, but now he was living without sin in the presence of our Holy God who prepared his soul for eternity. God had not taken anything away from Micah, but He had given Micah eternal life through the death of His own Precious Son."
So True.

We are blessed because we have seen Micah's and his family's faith lived out in this story. As Micah would say, "Not because I am some great person, but because God is a Great, Mighty and a totally awesome God." Blessings to the Ramseys for telling Micah's story and thank you to Bookcrash for sending me this book.

You may view Faith's blog at: http://foundachristianbyhisgrace.blogspot.com/2013/02/micahs-story.html

Christian Choice Book Award

CHRISTIAN CHOICE BOOK AWARDS 2012

MICAH by Dani Ramsey

Receives Christian Choice Book Award

Sponsored by Xulon Press, the 

Christian Choice Book Awards

 recognizes preeminent new Christian authors

 who are independently published.

CHRISTIAN MOM BOOK REVIEW

This book was so heartfelt! The events of this story are almost unbelievable, but yet it is all true. Micah was an amazing teenager, full of God, and full of life. Then, the unthinkable. Micah was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer, one that would take his life in only three short months. This book is written by his mother, who does a wonderful job of describing Micah's life, and his battle with death. The amazing thing about this book, and what makes it unique, is that Micah shows supernatural understanding and peace regarding his situation. His mother shows the reader the amazing life and personality of this boy, and how he "finished well." I was blown away by the stories about his understanding of God and of life, even at a very young age. It is very obvious that this boy was unlike no other, and not just because his mother thought so. This book shows the reader that you can experience God in an amazing, over the top way - and have total peace and joy in the life that God has planned for you (even if it means a very short life). There are so many words to describe this story and this book - inspiring, eye opening, convicting, amazing... and I could go on. This book is not just another grieving parent recounting a life lost - this is a story of hope. This book will make you re-evaluate your own life. How you live, speak, and think will all be re-analyzed once you finish this book. Don't pass up this book. Read it, and be transformed!

Christian Mom Book Review

DAISIES IN THE RAIN by Cassidy Dickens

DAISIES IN THE RAIN by Cassidy Dickens

This was the first song Cass wrote about Micah.

DECEMBER by Cassidy Dickens

This is another song Cassidy wrote
about Micah.  

BRAXTON COUNTY GRADUATION 2012 ~ Salutatorian mentions Micah

Click the link to watch a portion of the graduation ceremony.  

Braxton County High School Graduation 2012 ~ Mentions Micah Ramsey

www.christianbereavement.com ~ Review of "MICAH"

I was so touched by your book.  Here's a copy of what I wrote on amazon and posted on my site:

This is a rare jewel of a story covered with tears, joy and sobering faith. From the heart of a mother whose sole aim is to honor Jesus, remember her son, and heal the broken hearted.  From the wilderness of loss to the joys of spiritual celebration, a mother's heart is on display for the world to see.

This book is a stirring presentation that pain is real, hope is a roller coaster, and God is on the throne.  There is a difference between playing a Christian and being one.  Through all the maze of hurt, sorrow and sadness, a brighter picture appears.  Micah and his family show us that God's faithfulness is greater than our sadness.  

As I was digesting the inspiration of this book, I cried, prayed, and praised The Lord!  I also thanked Him for Micah's awesome family who guided Micah's salvation experience. How blessed Micah was to be surrounded by godly conversations, solid spiritual values, and a Christ-filled family.

Don't be afraid to buy this book, but rather, run to it with open arms, praising Jesus for every valley and mountain that you discover.  After reading this book, you will not remain unchanged.  You will also gain the understanding that in this life, we are just passing through.  Micah, thank you for leaving us an example to follow.  Our reunions in Heaven will forever be changed!

Pastor Don

www.christianbereavement.com

WATCH "Micah" Book Trailer

MICAH ~ The true legacy of a young man who glorified God in life and death.

At the age of 15, Micah Ramsey was athletic, bright, well-liked, hard-working, and a devoted Christian. Upon returning from a mission trip on the Crow Indian Reservation in Montana, Micah was diagnosed with a “train-wreck” of a cancer called “Ewing’s Sarcoma.”

Walk through Micah’s journey as his true story is told by his mom, and be inspired by his life. As you peer into this young man’s life you will be encouraged.

Micah’s response to his apparent “death sentence” was, “We as human beings were created by God to worship and glorify Him. It is what we are designed to do. God also has had a plan for us since before we were born. Apparently one of His plans for my life is that I was to fight cancer. This is so that I can glorify and serve Him in some way. I do not know what this way is. What He is doing, I’m sure, my simple mind cannot fathom. God is all-knowing and I am not. That is the plain and simple truth. He is going to be GREATLY GLORIFIED through me fighting cancer. Not because I’m some great person, but because He is a great, mighty, and a totally awesome God.”

Micah Ramsey ~ a 21st century inspirational challenge in the spirit of David Brainerd ~ whose writings inspired generations to know, glorify, and serve God missionally.

Micah’s life story is told by his mother, and includes excerpts from his journal entries during childhood and writings he penned during his 20-week illness.

Be drawn into this family’s journey, become inspired by their heart-felt expression, and rise to the challenge to radically live for the glory of God.

Purchase a copy of MICAH today!

Recent endorsements on the book "MICAH"

XULON CHRISTIAN PUBLISHING COMPANY RELEASES “MICAH”

“Micah – The legacy of a young man glorifying God in life and death” has been published by Xulon Press. Micah’s mom, Dani Ramsey, has produced this book to tell the story about the young man who’s life as well as his fight against cancer has challenged many. Micah Ramsey passed away December 12, 2009, while he was a sophomore attending Braxton County High School. His legacy continues to live on in the hearts of many in our community and around the world.

Those who have previewed inspirational story have this to say:

“Dani, you are a gifted writer. I was completely drawn into your journey! I cannot complement you enough! Your words are inspired and filled with His presence! I sense so many similarities between our sons’ stories, and yet they are so very different. God is truly using Micah through the ripple effect.”
~ Brent Higgins ~
Author of “I Would Die for You”
~ The BJ Higgins Story

“You and the Lord have woven an incredibly touching work that I know is going to impact many people very deeply. You are an incredible writer!! So gifted... I'm amazed at how well you tell a story, and tie your thoughts together so beautifully.”
~ Christine Boyd ~
Women’s Minister


“MICAH is one of the best books I have ever read.”… “I just couldn’t put it down”… “very inspirational”… everyone should read this book… “WOW!”
~ Various Readers’ Comments ~



If you would like a preview, go to: micahramseyoutreach.com where you can read the first chapter online.

Individuals and churches may order a book by ordering directly from the website and paying online. The price is $14 per book (this includes shipping - if necessary). If you prefer snail mail, write: Micah Ramsey Outreach, PO Box 180, Rosedale, WV 26636.

Wholesale purchases are available with a 40% discount through Spring Arbor Book Distributors and Xulon Press. Retail value is $15.99, and books are fully returnable to each distributor. ISBN: 9781622303427

Braxton Citizen's News

"Local woman authors book dedicated to BCHS Class of 2012"

Dani Ramsey uses her son's own words telling of his fight with cancer as Micah recorded it in his journal

By: Erica Whitney ~ Braxton Citizen's News 5-15-2012

No matter how many people you meet during a lifetime, everyone knows someone who seems so confident. Life can throw these people a curve ball and they seem to roll with the blow. People often begin to obtain this ability as they age; but some people are just born with it. This was the case with Micah Ramsey; he seemed to be born with it. He was the son of Clark and Dani Ramsey of Rosedale. Micah would have graduated with the Braxton County High School Class of 2012. The impact that he made on his teachers, classmates, and community is evident everywhere. Many of the school's athletes wear a patch to honor the remarkable young many on their jerseys, showing that while he may be gone he will never be forgotten. Micah was fifteen years old when he was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called, Ewing's Sarcoma. Micah only had months left to live after the diagnosis, but he did not was a moment of that life. He was very vocal from the beginning of his illness about his faith in God. Upon diagnoses he responded, "We as human beings were created by God to worship and glorify Him. It is what we are designed to do. God also has had a plan for us since before we were born. Apparently one of His plans for my life is that I was to fight cancer. This is so that I can glorify and serve Him in some way. I do not know what this way is. What He is doing, I am sure, my simple mind cannot fathom. God is all-knowing and I am not. That is the plain and simple truth. He is going to be GREATLY GLORIFIED through me fighting cancer. Not because I am some great person, but because He is a great, might, and totally awesome God."

Those who knew Micah felt blessed to know him. His family has put together a book filled with excerpts of Micah's journal and notes and prayers. "The two years of writing were heart-wrenching as I poured over Micah's writings and tried to put the events into words, but the last six months have just been a lot of work." Dani said with a relieved smile on her face. "I wrote the book for the kids. I just felt I needed to tell the story to all of Micah's classmates and friends, so they really knew how he felt about the diagnosis and what transpired during those last 20 weeks. In fact, the book is dedicated the Braxton County High School Graduating Class of 2012, and every student will receive a copy before graduation."

Xulon Publishers has picked up the book, and has high hopes of seeing the book in Christian bookstores across the nation sometime this year. Copies may be purchased for $12 at the Outlet Mall in Flatwoods, WV, at Bear Heaven/Sunoco. The Ramseys want to thank everyone who made this project possible during the pre-sale which provided the financial backing needed for printing. "We pray everyone will be inspired by the telling of this true story of our son, Micah, who glorified God in life and death."

"Micah's Story" preview

CHAPTER 1

June 22, 2009

The Journey of Journeys

“Mrs. Ramsey, please call our office immediately. We have been trying to contact you for weeks, and need to talk with you concerning Micah.” This message was on my answering machine while Micah, my 15-year-old son, was with his younger sister, Charity, in Montana, on a mission trip on an Indian Crow Reservation. Nervously, muttering a quick prayer under my breath, I picked up the phone and dialed the number. I had almost memorized the urologist’s phone number because I had called it so many times prior to the kids leaving for Montana. I had left a number of messages stating that I was concerned about the results of Micah’s kidney tests before I was going to send him thousands of miles away across the country. No one had called me. The tests had been run six weeks ago; why were they calling now stating it was imperative that I call them back? What was wrong?

The receptionist quickly forwarded my call to the nurse. Her tone was concerned and steady. She took the time to thank me for our voice mail recording, stating that it had brought her peace and encouragement when she heard it. She hoped that we would have the same peace and encouragement. My mind was in a whirl. Carefully, she told me that while they were examining Micah’s left kidney, the radiologist “happened” to look up and see a three centimeter lesion on Micah’s left – 10th rib. “What is a lesion?” was my quick response. She stated a number of prospective diagnoses, but the only word I remembering hearing was, “tumor.” Micah might have a tumor.

My husband, Clark and I were alone for the day. Jeremiah was at work at the docks, and our youngest child, Joy, was spending some time with her best friend. I quietly spoke to Clark with much confidence, and some disbelief. Then I took off for a much-needed walk. Traipsing off into the hills along the bubbling run-offs that make our hundred-acre wooded homeland so beautiful seemed like the perfect place to begin my initial wrestling with God. While I aired my concern and suggested His appropriate response, the Lord comforted my heart with the knowledge and truth that Micah belonged to Him. Micah was God’s son first, and the fact that he was my son became evidently secondary. That walk marked a journey that we were about embark upon that would proceed in a direction of no-return - path we did not choose, but one in which we would not be alone. As in Hind’s Feet on High Places, Sorrow and Pain linked arms with me, but the Good Shepherd would never be far away.

Clark sat at home in his recliner faced with the devastating news as well. This was our normal reaction to life: Clark processing slowly, not saying much; while I was out doing something - walking, running, crying, yelling, and fighting. We could never have been prepared for the months that lay ahead. We didn’t see this coming. Like a torrent of a river in the springtime, life (or, rather, death) was about to turn our world upside down. We were about to become helpless spectators in a game we did not want to play.

Our calm discussions, during which, both of us fought back tears and hoped for the best, began. Should we tell Micah? Surely there was no cause to concern him with this, and everything was going to be fine. No sense in upsetting him, or causing him to worry. We would just tell him that he needed to go see a specialist for a follow-up visit. As I pictured my intelligent, 15-year-old son, who never missed a detail, sitting in an orthopedic oncologist’s office; I knew he would know what that meant. I told Clark, “We need to tell him because I don’t want him to figure it out in the office.” We agreed that when Micah returned from his mission trip, we would divulge the news. We both dreaded that conversation. While we knew Micah would take the news well and with the utmost optimism, the difficulty would be upon our hearts and minds as to our communicating the news in a peaceful, trusting way. We tried to brace ourselves.

Before the kids left for the trip to Montana, I dreaded the fact that while we had already accomplished 39 weeks of missions together, none of us had been separated for any significant time, except an occasional trip to Camp Cowen – the local church camp. I had struggled through the entire two-week stint of separation during the Montana mission trip coupled with the fact that we were not enjoying our mission week experience TOGETHER. Fortunately, the church took a college student with them who posted daily five-minute videos of the trip; and I eagerly watched daily just to catch a glimpse of my lovely children. I cried when I saw them, longing for their presence and wishing I could be with them. I had no idea that this separation was merely a preparation for the one we were about to endure from our dear son.

The assumption that we all had for both the kids, but especially Micah, was that this would be the beginning of new adventures and mission trips far away from home. Again, we were correct in our understanding, but we had no idea just how far away from our home Micah would be traveling in the near future.

As Micah and Charity as well as Clark and I finished what we had counted as our 40th week of missions, the anticipation of reuniting overwhelmed my mother’s heart. Typically, we did just about everything as a family. We had home schooled all of the kids into eighth grade, and that allowed us to “do life” together. Clark and I were full-time ministers/missionaries in a rural area in West Virginia, and the children were very involved in ministry. It was hard work, physically, mentally, and spiritually, but we enjoyed serving the Lord together.

Micah had intentions of taking over the ministry when the time came, and that thrilled our hearts. He had been an avid disciple, loving the Lord, His Word, and serving others since he was a little guy. The fruit of our labor in Micah’s life was beginning to blossom, and with great hope and enthusiasm, Clark and I looked forward to what God was doing in and through our son’s life.

What it Takes to be a Hero - by a 4th Grader @ BCMS

Some people may ask what a true hero is. Some people believe that true heroes are the ones in a comic book. I believe that true heroes are people who go above and beyond what is expected. They can also be someone who does not care what people say and strive to do their best.
I am going to tell you the story of my hero, Micah Ramsey.

Micah Ramsey was diagnosed with cancer when was very young. He had a positive outlook throughout those days even though nobody had ever survived this type of cancer. He believed that God would help him through.

As the years went on Micah seemed to get worse and worse. He eventually broke the record for longest lived person with this type of cancer. Micah seemed at an all-time-low in health after a couple of months. He still even believed that God would help him through. The doctors sent Micah home. That night Micah’s arms and legs were about the size of quarters. His tumor was the size of a football. That night, against all odds, Micah stood! In that moment, when he was praising God, Micah Ramsey died.

Some people may say, “Why is your hero a person killed by cancer?” That is only half of the story. Micah Ramsey was a fighter. He never gave up. Even in his dying moment he praised the Lord. Micah Ramsey IS a true hero. He IS because his spirit lives with the Lord. When I die, don’t cry. I’m going to be with the Lord and Micah!


Written by a 4th Grader in Braxton Middle School—9/14/2011