Monday, June 8, 2009

My miracle continues to unfold

I have a story to tell, of prayer and healing from my aneurysm and stroke, to surviving three surgeries, and then waking up from a coma of three and a half weeks. This is a survival story of family and friendship, the power of the Lord and strong faith, integrity and determination.
I’m fighting to get my feet back on the ground, to fulfill my purpose, but not without obstacles to overcome. I have been given a mission to show to all who are witnessing this, His word is true and “all things are possible through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13 (King James Version) It’s now 4:34 a.m. and I’m being called to write this. I have been praying for an answer. The answer is already here.

I need to get from point A to point B. How do I get there? Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. I’m still waiting for an answer from social security letting me know if I’ll be awarded money or not, and if I’ll need to appeal. The denial rate is enormous, and therefore I more than likely will have to appeal. In the meantime, I don’t know that I’ll be able to keep collecting insurance from the Long Term Disability policy, because I’m healing so fast and so well.

I have lost my job through this experience. (Finding another job, is not going to be easy with the job market being the way it is, the unemployment rate being so high, and the fact that I had an aneurysm and a stroke means my earning potential has now been affected in the traditional sense.)

My company does not have the budget to keep my job for me until I recover (which was the original plan). Our initial game plan was going to be take the time I need to heal, and by the time the market is strong again, I’ll be well enough to return to work. As it turns out, it’s great that I’m getting better, but the market is not keeping up with my recovery. The money has run out. So, what do I do? My situation looks desperate, but I’m holding on to my faith, and therefore I will make it.

I want to write my story and get it published. But, I’ll need to hire a ghost writer, to get it ready to present to a publisher. I can do this but I need your support. Please be a part of my journey to accomplish this. This is an amazing opportunity to see my miracle continue to unfold.

Mark 4:35-41 (New International Version)
Jesus Calms the Storm

35That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, "Let us go over to the other side." 36Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. 37A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped. 38Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said to him, "Teacher, don't you care if we drown?"
39He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, "Quiet! Be still!" Then the wind died down and it was completely calm.
40He said to his disciples, "Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?"
41They were terrified and asked each other, "Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!"

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