LDL. 9‑Year‑Old Boy Airlifted to Texas Children’s Hospital With Respiratory Failure, Family Seeks Support
HOUSTON, TX — A Pharr, Texas family is urgently seeking prayers and support after 9‑year‑old Adrian Jermaine was airlifted to Texas Children’s Hospital this week in critical condition following a sudden and severe respiratory crisis.
Adrian, who lives with cerebral palsy, Lennox‑Gastaut syndrome (a form of severe epilepsy), autism, and a rare genetic mutation, had recently been released from the hospital and was expected to recover at home. However, within a day of his return, his condition dramatically deteriorated.
According to his family, Adrian’s breathing worsened rapidly — his chest caved in, his nostrils began to flare, and foam appeared at his mouth. Emergency Medical Technicians were called, and due to the severity of his condition, he was airlifted from Pharr to Houston to receive life‑saving intervention.
At Texas Children’s Hospital, Adrian has been sedated and intubated multiple times as doctors work to stabilize him. Medical teams are conducting a series of tests and preparing for exploratory surgery to determine the underlying cause of the sudden respiratory failure.
Adrian’s mother, Vanessa, who has three children, made the difficult decision to leave everything behind and make the five‑hour drive to Houston to be at her son’s side. The family describes the emotional toll as overwhelming, as they continue to navigate uncertainty and watch their child fight for his life.
“We thought he was okay when he went home,” Vanessa said. “But everything changed so fast. Right now, all we can do is pray and trust the doctors.”
The family has set up a support fund to help cover mounting medical expenses, travel costs, and other needs during this critical time. Friends and community members are also asking others to share the family’s story and lift Adrian up in prayer.
“As a mother, watching your child in pain is unbearable,” Vanessa shared. “We appreciate every prayer, every share, and every act of kindness. It truly means more than words can express.”
Adrian’s condition remains serious, and his care team is focused on identifying the cause of his respiratory failure and providing the best possible treatment path.
