EL, wife of my CG leader B8, was admitted to hospital on sunday with a febrile illness. she had been unwell for a week & it had gotten worse with high fever, chills & rigors. on tuesday, she had to be transferred to the ICU because she had developed a critically-ill state called septic shock where the blood pressure deteriorated as a result of the underlying infection, most probably a pneumonia. everyone, including B8, himself a physician, seemed to fear the worst.
so before i visited her last nite, i had envisaged a grim scenario - tubes & syringes & support machines crowding around her bed, & family members weeping by her side. ok, maybe that was a bit overly dramatic but you know what i mean. instead, EL was by herself, asleep. she actually looked calm & peaceful. by her bedside, was a book titled something like "Whispers from God" & when i turned the page, this was the verse that stared at me :
With long life will I satisfy him
and show him my salvation. psalm 91:16
was that God whispering to me, or was that a sign that EL will lead a long & fruitful life in His service? only time will tell, but the church is praying for her round the clock. yep, i kid you not - someone somewhere is praying for her every hour of each day.
because we all believe that when we ask, it shall be given.
Amen.
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The power of prayer.. the power of faith.. the power of love.. HIS POWER.. there's nothing more fulfilling.
She's in my prayers.. together with everyone who is praying for her.
A Blessed Weekend to you, Doc.
i wonder whether our wonderfully perceived air quality is the case...
anyway, Praise the Lord indeed.
Jems,
thanks. have a good weekend yourself!
Zewt,
it's not just the air. it's also the water & food. perhaps we did it unto ourselves.
How is she doing now?
Count in my prayers for her. God's the Greatest and the faith we have in Him will help.
Hugs!
Kyels,
she is out of ICU & ambulating in the general ward. should be discharged soon.
thank you for your prayer.
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