Prayers continue for Andrew Tyler

Thoughts and prayers across the globe are with Andrew Tyler and his parents, a Jackson family that is dealing with a serious problem.

Recent pictures of 11-year-old Andrew show him concentrating on a computer or grinning after a swim meet. But today he is in a hospital bed, struggling to move his limbs.

Last week, he jumped into Jackson's city pool for a Barracudas swim team practice. The air outside was relatively warm, but the water cold. All that means for most people is a chill. For Andrew, it meant near death. He has been diagnosed with a rare illness called Long QT Syndrome. His heart went into cardiac arrest. He was transferred to Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital in St. Louis, where doctors made grim predictions.

But his family has maintained its hopes and faith throughout the ordeal. His father and grandfather have given positive updates on Andrew from time to time, reminding everyone to pray for them. Even the slightest improvement are taken as a gift from God.

Andrew's story has captured the hearts of countless people in his hometown and around the world as news of his situation spread, mostly by the Internet. As a result, prayers and hopes for a full recovery have been heaped on this remarkable family in many ways.