Healing February 7th, 2010

Well, it has been a long week for me.  This is the first time I am literally on the computer since Tuesday.  After an extremely long stretch of ministry I was excited about my Tuesday Sabbatical.  Things took a different turn.  I became extremely lightheaded, loaded with nausea and my heart was racing.  I could not calm myself down so I found myself calling 911 and waiting for the EMTs.  I must say that they arrived within 5 minutes (love the N Lindenhurst Fire Department). I was alone with my two children.  This made it more scary for me.

My oldest, Malachi, calmly got the phone for me so I could call.  The coolest thing was that he was praying, “Jesus, heal daddy.  Jesus, help my daddy.”  He is the coolest kid ever.  He opened the door for the EMTs and watched his 15 month old sister while the EMTs worked on me.  What a kid!

Fast-forward 6 days and I am finally feeling about 80%.  Today I enjoyed my first meal.  I mean, I actually tasted it.

What have I learned over the last 6 days?

1.  I must trust in God at all times.  And I do mean all times.  I have been challenged this week but I have not lost faith, hope or vision.  My love and passion for God has grown. Read the rest of this entry »