Comforting Presence In Severe Times

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  1. Brian Naginoth

    Brian Naginoth Well-Known Member
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    I recently sprinted down the Valley of Death while in hospital. But my wooden Jesus cross and medallion of his face brought me great comfort and healing when It looked like I would be going home feet first.
    It started with a slip and fall (I could not get up-- I was wedged tight against bedroom wall. EMR folk got me to me feet and did a temp check. I had a fever and the COVID bells went off. At the hospital I was admitted, and had every orifice swabbed. Blood work showed bacterial infection. After a few bags of CIPRO, the infection died and I almost did as well. My Jesus wood cross and medallion of his face was very calming. I could feel a loving presence in the room during the worst of the infection. Next day, the tests (and there were many) said no COVID, variants, or MERS. The infection was gone and I was in great shape. ready to go home. The doc in charge said it was an "unexpectedly fast recovery". Guess medicine does not use the word miracle that often.
     
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    That's great news, Brian! One of God's names is Jehovah-Rapha. It means "the Lord who heals"! The Cross and Medallion serve as good sign-posts that point us to Him.
     
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    Glad you made a full recovery, Brian.
     
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    I am glad your Icons work for you Brian. BTW Welcome to SO.
     
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    Quick addendum: One of my nurses talked to me at length about faith and how it heals. Before I left, she touched my cross and said there are only certain carved in stone truths. I wished her a long, peaceful and healthy life... and she thanked me for the blessing! I hope it brings her closer to the Gospel.
     
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    Very Niece
     
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