“We could really use your prayers. Elynn had a freak bike accident and was taken to Children's Hospital by ambulance. Her pancreas has split in two. Where the split is, it's very tricky to operate on. Please keep her in your prayers and send positive thoughts her way.”
Every parent fears their child’s life will one day be under threat. And nothing can prepare you for that moment when your child asks "Mom, am I going to die?".
Yet events like this change lives. And not just the lives of those directly involved. I want to take what I learned during our traumatic ordeal and use it to inspire you and help you overcome your challenges.
About me
“In a split second, life changed, and our world turned upside down. As I watched our daughter breath in and out, with multiple wires coming out of her arm and the blinking lights around her keeping her condition stable, I silently prayed.”
My name is Billye Survis. I have a wonderful husband, Dan, an awesome son, Ethan, and a miracle daughter, Elynn. And when I say miracle, I mean miracle.
Just days after Elynn's 10th birthday, she had a freak accident with her new bike. The handlebars got away from her, turning inward and digging into her stomach, splitting her pancreas and severing the duct within — an injury so rare being struck by lightning would have been more likely. Normally, the treatment would have been removal of the damaged portion of her pancreas, a life of diabetes, and likely other complications. Instead, she was the first child in the world ever to have her split pancreas successfully sewn back together.
As you can probably guess, my family and I have gone through a scary, amazing and miraculous experience and we've grown from it. My hope is to share our story, inspire others, and help you grow in your faith.
Room 1010: An Uplifting Story of Faith, Hope, and Inspiration
"Mom, am I going to die?"
These are the words every parent fears hearing from their child. And shortly after Elynn's 10th birthday, that's exactly the heart-wrenching question her mom had to answer. What follows is an incredible story of love, faith, and willpower.
Be inspired by this uplifting, true story of one little girl's traumatic experience, miraculous recovery, and determination to 'get back up again'.
Motivational speaker
Are you looking for a guest speaker who will connect with and inspire your attendees? Do you need to encourage and motivate your team to help them perform at their peak? Is your group or organization in need of a moving or uplifting message? You need a motivational speaker.
Life is an amazing journey with many learnings along the way. Let me share what I learned from Elynn's amazing journey to help energize and motivate your audience.
Superstar recommendations
Chad Plageman
National Director of Sales, Full Compass Systems
"Every parent's worst nightmare is seeing a child in a hospital bed, and even worse, losing that child. Billye takes the reader through a gripping story of her family's journey of a freak bicycle accident that left her and her husband Dan crying out to God for answers and praying for healing for their little girl. You'll smile, you'll laugh, and you'll cry. And you'll definitely believe in the power of family, faith, friends and prayer."
Lee J. Turner
Music Producer and musician for Darius Rucker
“Seeing this story develop and unfold using the power of Prayer for hope and healing, is nothing short of miraculous. Knowing this family and the love they have for Jesus reaffirms that with God anything is possible. A wonderful book you must read!”
Pastor Daniel J. Seehafer
Past American Legion National Chaplain and currently American Legion Candidate for National Commander
“This is a must read! Room 1010 will not only share a real-life account of a young child and her family, but as you journey through these heartfelt pages, you will be personally moved by a living Lord who never stopped loving and caring after His cross and empty tomb. I know our Book Club at church can’t wait to read, study and discuss!"Chad Plageman
National Director of Sales, Full Compass Systems
"Every parent's worst nightmare is seeing a child in a hospital bed, and even worse, losing that child. Billye takes the reader through a gripping story of her family's journey of a freak bicycle accident that left her and her husband Dan crying out to God for answers and praying for healing for their little girl. You'll smile, you'll laugh, and you'll cry. And you'll definitely believe in the power of family, faith, friends and prayer."Lee J. Turner
Music Producer and musician for Darius Rucker
“Seeing this story develop and unfold using the power of Prayer for hope and healing, is nothing short of miraculous. Knowing this family and the love they have for Jesus reaffirms that with God anything is possible. A wonderful book you must read!”