Well, it has been a relatively uneventful day. I haven't been quite as tired today, so that is very good.
My mom and I had a lovely conversation with a mother and daughter who are also here awaiting transplant. The young woman, Julie, is 27 and will be having a stomach, pancreas, liver, and intestine transplant. She is literally skin and bones and hasn't been able to eat in years. She wears a backpack with fluid that goes into her veins to give her nourishment, yet joy shines in her eyes.
Why is it that those who are suffering so greatly can find peace, yet those with nothing to complain about are miserable? Perhaps we all need a taste of suffering to bring us closer to God and to humble us when dealing with the minor trials we face.
Julie and her mom arrived at Family House the day before we did, and she and I have decided we are both going to pray for each other to get a miracle very soon.
It is amazing to connect with others who are feeling what I am feeling; who are hurting and sick, yet keep pushing on. Faith is a wonderful thing, it truly can get us through anything.
God Bless You All! Nancy
You've Been Given the Gift of Life, Give it Back!
3 comments:
It is so wonderful to see the pictures of you and your beautiful little lady! I am praying for you daily and know that you are always in my heart and thoughts.
I Love you my dear friend. Say Hi to your parents for me.
Love you
Jen
Hi Nancy!
You are so right! The people in life who are suffering seem to be the ones that inspire others and find joy and peace in the little things. I am truly touched reading about all the different people you are meeting and learning about their stories. I bet you all are inspiring others to keep the faith and keep fighting. You are so brave and I will add Julie to my prayers as well. Keep the faith Nancy and know that your time for new lungs is coming soon. Hugs to everyone there! I love you!
Love,
Debbie
Somewhere it is written that those who suffer know God best! Your writings are uplifting to those of us who are blessed with good health--so you'd think we wouldn't need "uplifting!" I send you the quiet rain and cloudy day of Wyoming sitting by the fire in a log cabin, having driven through a herd of elk to get here. Give these gifts to your folks--and my love and prayers for you all....Barbara G.
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