About this episode

The episode recounts the harrowing experience of a mother whose daughter went missing, leading to a desperate search and miraculous outcome.

Melissa Ruiz had just worked a long night shift and sat down on the couch for what she thought would be only a moment. But while Melissa rested, something terrifying was unfolding in her own backyard. Moments later, a frantic cry shattered the silence. Her two-year-old daughter, Shelly, was missing. What followed was every parent's worst nightmare—a desperate race against time, frantic CPR efforts, a helicopter flight to a children's hospital, and a family pleading with God for a miracle. Years later, Melissa still struggles to explain what happened that day. This is the remarkable true story of a little girl, a mother's desperate prayers, and the mysterious feeling that may have changed everything. THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS: Bon Charge Order the Bon Charge Red Light Face Mask today at https://boncharge.com Use promo code MIRACLE to get 15%, FREE shipping and a 12-month warranty. HSA and FSA accepted Angel Studios Storm the theaters on July 4 and help make Young Washington the #1 movie in America. Join the Angel Guild today for $15/month https://Angel.com/MiracleFiles and receive two free tickets to see Young Washington this Independence Day…

People in this episode

Guest: Melissa Ruiz

Topics covered

• parenting
• miracles
• true crime
• spirituality
• emergency response

Keywords

• missing child
• miracle
• CPR
• prayers
• emergency

Sponsors

Bon Charge, Angel Studios

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