Wednesday, March 17, 2010

In the midst of a miracle!

Some of you may know, about a month ago my 80 year old grandpa fell and broke his neck. He went through the surgery with flying colors but then rapidly started going down hill about 2 weeks ago. He had an abscess on his back from the brace from his halo (yes this is the thing that is super uncomfortable and screwed into his SKULL!) He was delirious and mentally out of it from the pain. He was admitted to the ER with an infection, kidneys not working, and heart rate fluctuating. My dad has been at the hospital almost everyday since this has happened. My dad, sitting by his dad, who is in a coma. He cannot hear him, see him, or even squeeze my dad's hand.

Last Saturday my brother went with my dad to say goodbye, as we decided not to have him kept alive by machines. After this, my brother and I went to Saturday night prayer at the Movement. Only my brother, Pastor Mike, and I were there. At the end of prayer we came together and prayed for my grandfather. One of the things we said was we are praying for COMPLETE healing because we KNOW HE can! And even if He doesn't we still give Him the glory because He still deserves it. These words changed the way I prayed.

Sunday, after church, my dad called the hospital to check on my grandpa. The nurse said he was alert, looking around, squeezing her hand, and nodding his head!! WOW!!!! the DAY after we prayed so hard! He has been improving little by little every day. Today is is unhooked from the machines, ventilator out, and alert and talking. PRAISE GOD! I am amazed at His work! Now we are still praying for COMPLETE healing because I really know He can!

If you have a need, I encourage you to stay faithful. God rewards faithfulness. And even if He doesn't answer your prayer the way you'd like, remain faithful because God is good. Everything He does is for your good. He is concerned with the minor details of your life.

3 comments:

  1. Dear Becca, how absolutely wonderful! It is testimonies like this that build faith in faithful praying people. Thank you for sharing the story - and I'm so happy for your family!

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