We go about our daily lives-following usual routines and suddenly, our world is jolted as we hear news about a friend whose husband is seriously ill and in desperate need of prayer. We are hit with reality
It only took a few Seconds for this to Happen-what if it had been our loved one?
It only took a few Seconds for this to Happen-what if it had been our loved one?
We understand the heartache that comes when a loved one is seriously ill and stop what we are doing,
to say simple words of prayer-
to say simple words of prayer-
Please God Help this person get well!
This happened recently to a dear friend of mine, I felt compelled to reach out through my blog, asking for prayers, not caring who said them, I knew Prayer was needed for this man! God hears each word we utter in prayer and I was thrilled to hear news of improved health as he fights back from illness that almost took him. My heart tells me God is not finished with him yet!
For all who prayed, thank you so much! Sometimes all we need say are a few simple words
"God please help us" can be the most powerful prayer spoken.
"God please help us" can be the most powerful prayer spoken.
~~~~~I will just think about Pain tomorrow~~~~~~
This is my Scarlet O'Hara way of ignoring my Pain that has been barking at me again-so I decided to try a
This is my Scarlet O'Hara way of ignoring my Pain that has been barking at me again-so I decided to try a
new activity, adding pictures to my computer- thrilled to complete it with the simple push of a button,
a Slide Show was on the screen! All I could think was "Wow, that only took a few seconds to do!" Pictures ranged from me as a infant, teenage years, my beautiful wedding day, and suddenly,
Pain Photos showed up-the worst reminder possible-
"It only took a Second for my life to change forever."
a Slide Show was on the screen! All I could think was "Wow, that only took a few seconds to do!" Pictures ranged from me as a infant, teenage years, my beautiful wedding day, and suddenly,
Pain Photos showed up-the worst reminder possible-
"It only took a Second for my life to change forever."
I sat in silence, as I went back to that awful day "Why did I make such a Stupid Mistake?" For whatever reason, I stopped short of falling into the Blame Martha Pit. Instead the words came easier,
Martha-You had a really Bad Accident- plain and simple.
Tears were starting to flow when I heard the familiar voice of my husband-who had been standing at the doorway, taking everything in, as he spoke-
Martha-You had a really Bad Accident- plain and simple.
Tears were starting to flow when I heard the familiar voice of my husband-who had been standing at the doorway, taking everything in, as he spoke-
"It must Hurt like crazy for you to See those last few pictures."
He sat down beside me and both of us knew-Life goes on, no matter what the situation is in our lives. If my Daddy was still here, his words would be tougher, urging me on
"Sister, you just have to pull yourself up, dust the dirt off and keep moving!"
"Sister, you just have to pull yourself up, dust the dirt off and keep moving!"
It only takes a Second for our lives to change, but by the grace of God-I will keep walking the Path
put in front of me. Yes I will stumble-but getting back up is worth the effort!
I pray for all who fight the war of Chronic Pain.
martha
Thanks Martha for your prayers. We are waiting for the doctor to come in this Sunday morning. If Ace blood test this morning shows his white cells up enough he can go home. His recovery is far from over, those nasty parasites have left him weak but not defeated. He has about 11 more days treatment and then they will work on the lung issue. We have felt yours and others prayers...have felt the comfort of the Lord surrounding us.
ReplyDeleteIt does only take a second for something to change our lives forever. I could not help but think as I read your post. If a day is a thousand years in heaven then one second must be...well I am terribe at math... but it's lights years of all good, no bad, living in a freed body from the frailness. It's the hope we cling to as I know you do too. Blessings to you my friend.
Betty-
DeleteAll of this is GOOD news!! My heart tells me that a TON Of Prayers were being said for Ace and God heard all of them.
But you are right-an illness of this magnitude will leave a person feeling like a new-born kitten and Ace will have to keep a careful watch over his health.
After having lived through two near death experiences with Staph-that also wiped out my White cell count-(its never come back to anything above 3.8-thats on a good day) so I am very careful about being around anybody who might be ill. Found this out the hard way-got near a person who had a cold and within 12 hours, I was in the hospital for three days! So the road to recovery is slow--his victories will be Tiny, but oh so precious to both of you!!!
This happening to Ace was what spurred me to do a posting "It only takes a Second" because its so true-Life can be very fragile. But I also believe Ace will find things to do that are new, and will give him different directions to follow.
I too am pitiful at Math-but I hear your meaning in these words.
just know this Texas Gal loves you both and the prayers are still coming! martha
Ace got to come home today, his white blood count got to 3.7 from a 1.7 in a 24 hour period. It is strong medicine he is taking to kill the parasites. Like you said he has to be careful to not get around those with a cold or other things that can be passsed to others. And he may never recover completely due to his heart condition. There was a test they decided not to do because he is also in the second stage kidney failure thanks to so much blood pressure meds to keep his heart from blowing out. Even as I type this I got cold chills for God does want to do more with him. As for the mass, they think it is what is called histoplasmamosis, a pocket of infection from living in the Ohio Valley for years, very common. His body has formed a shell around it to contained, pretty smart body. To mess with it could be dangerous because it is right where the right main artery of the heart flows out into the kidney. They will talk more about it when Ace is recovered more. For right now it's just as you said, rest, rest, rest.
DeleteMartha you would have never thought you would have a ministry reaching out to those with chronic pain...those sometimes painful bumps on our roads it the different direction God gives us. He never waste a thing and I so love that about Him. It will be our testemony that we allowed God to use our pain. Thanks for you sweet reply, I always look forward to your understanding words. Blessing my friend.
Oh my Dear Betty-
DeleteI had to take a "Deep Breath" before my fingers hit the keys-Ace has been through Hell (pardon the word) and coming back is so very hard. A doctor finally got my attention a few years ago after I had "walked the fine line" from an unknown illness-maybe Staph, but it hit my Liver and I was in ICU for eight days. She told me
"Martha, you can't live your life in a cavalier fashion anymore!"
I got it-and it made me really Mad for a few moments-then FEAR settled in, because I realized there was just so much my body could now do. It has changed my life completely-and I have a feeling this might be a bit true for Ace too.
But with God beside him, Ace will find his way. I guess for me it was a moment of reality- God gave me this body-I don't own it-so I should cherish all the moments I can.
Easier said then done my dear friend! Even harder when you are fighting with constant Pain and Illness-for us women, well we can always have a good Hissy Fit and Cry our eyes out! But for Men, they face these life changing moments very differently.
Betty-you really do caress my heart with such loving words-I never dreamed that falling out of a tree would take my life all this distance, allowing me the JOY of meeting people through the Blog life-and sharing with them.
Your words humble me.... Especially "HE NEVER WASTES A THING!"
so very true. I am thrilled Ace is home-nothing like your own bed to sleep in!!! Tell him, the Texas Gal is pulling for him and he now has a Prayer Partner for life. All I ask is when he feels better, just say ONE prayer for me! That will do just fine!!
I love you both. Martha
Betty and Martha,
ReplyDeleteI am happy to note about how Ace is coping and healing. God has a way and His plans are perfect. We will hold hands and prayers that he will improve more to make his immune system cope against all complications.
Our Rock is simply where all our strength, comfort and hopes come from.
Blessings to you both.
Martha, I am always thinking of you even if I can't be on-line often now and sometimes our connection is just so third worldly.
Lolita-
DeleteWhat a JOY it is to see your Name popping up on my computer screen!
We have all been worried about you-praying that you & family were safe and suffered no physical injuries from the Earthquake!
How bad is the damage around you? I have looked at some of the areas on the internet photos but of course that is nothing like being up close on the front line.....
So I give thanks to God on this day that both You and Ace are blessed by HIS loving arms! From the updates we have seen from Betty-Ace has been through a serious health crisis. But God heard all our prayers, Ace is resting at home and will have to take it very slow in his recovery.
I am so thankful you were not injured! but I am very sorry this disaster hit your country... God be with you! love, martha
Ah, yes.... my Martha, my ever "thinking of others" friend, instead of focusing on her own. Thanks that you breathed a prayer for us here.
DeleteThis time the epicenter was on another Island but still in our group of Central Visayas Islands. It is called Samar and Leyte. God was hovering over us.... there were no noted injuries and destruction. Their was another underwater plate shift. I think of how the core of the earth is growling a fiery furnace.
I know God is over us, in the storms and in the tremors of the earth.
Thanks, friend for your prayers. And even if I don't show up often lately, please know that you occupy space in my heart. Their are things that are not in my control like how the internet it just go out and crawls.
Thanks God for Ace recovery too.
Lolita-
Deleteits okay if the internet crawls---sometimes we go through the same thing! A computer seems to have its own mind at times...
Yes I think about the Roar and Shaking of an Earthquake-its beyond my comprehension-because I have never felt one. All I can say is there were a lot of Prayers being offered up for your area-praying the damage was not bad.
You mentioned Leyte-and it was like my Daddy speaking about your Island-he always had good things to say-shared with me about the weather, what it was like to just make it onto the island.
I sit here and think-God has blessed me with your friendship and love! Who would have ever guessed the CIRCLE of LIFE could go around like this?
A blessing for sure! love and hugs to you Lolita. martha