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This story is dedicated to a friend who is starting to become very dear to me. Her strength, courage and faith throughout her illness is amazing. She has a congenital (meaning born with) brain malformation. It is called an
Staring out of the window onto a white blanket, everything was covered in this white soft blanket of snow. The branches of the trees were bending as they were so heavily laden. The fields below were transformed into a carpet of white so beautiful and elegant where not a hint of green showed. Looking down onto the garden, the pond I could see was frozen solid. Out of the corner of my eye I could see a squirrel scurrying across the lawn, its little footprints etched in the snow. The scene before my eyes was just like something from a picture postcard – stunning!
I turned away from the window and slowly, very slowly made my way back to bed. Moving about was so painful but the scene outside was worth every step I undertook.
Each step was full of pain, every breath I took was difficult and even moving from the window to the bed took every bit of willpower I had, though it was just a few steps. Finally, I sank back down onto the pillows and just lay there for a few moments before adjusting the covers.
I could hear the peels of laughter from my children downstairs and this made me smile to myself. What a blessing my children are. The eldest has had to grow up quite quickly and take on a lot of responsibility, responsibilities that I as a mother am unable to undertake at the moment. Not once has she or my other two daughters complained; everything they do is done with love. Even my youngest who at almost 3 is too young to understand what has happened to Mommy. She never whimpers but is so full of love and constantly comes and lies with me in bed. She even has her own little routine whenever she comes to see me! My girls, they are my three pinksJ.
My husband, another smile - The Lord could not have given me a more wonderful, loving and awesome husband. His continued faith, his patience, his love, constant care and hard work are there for all to see, every day.
My eyes fill with tears when I think of my family, my awesome precious family that Our Father has given to me. I am so very blessed and so thankful to Jesus for the many blessings he has bestowed upon me. Even when times are tough, and boy, these times are many; my family are here for me and help me through no matter what! Also Jesus, He has been my constant help and support especially through times when I struggle to comprehend and I often question why! I have and never will give up on him; He is my rock, my fortress and my strength.
You see, several years ago I was involved terrible car crash where I suffered a severe closed head injury. Over a period of time my whole body became affected. Speech, vision, gait, hearing, memory and severe headaches took place. There have been months spent in hospitals and several operations. Just when I believe I am on the mend, complications start up again.
I know The Lord has allowed this to happen for a reason but not once have I ever questioned why. For me especially, The Lord has reminded me time and time again of the much bigger picture he has for me. He has taught me many lessons, valuable ones at that. Lessons I can pass on too not only my family, but, to friends and others that God has chosen to bring across my path.
I need to be open to all the lessons that God is showing me through these times. I also know that The Lord will end my suffering when He decides the time is right, and the time will come when my health will be restored one hundred fold!
