Posted by guest blogger chuck aka xtnyoda
A week ago I was in NE Arkansas helping conduct the funeral of a dear
friend in ministry. While there a young
lady in her 40s came up to me
with her 9 year old granddaughter. It took about one second to remember
her from 30+ years ago when I was her pastor.
I was in the
hospital room with her back then, when the Dr. came in and told her they
were going to need to abort her baby or she would die from some
infection that had developed. She asked me to pray, then opened her
eyes with tears streaming and said something like, "Then I will die. I
am going to give this baby life."
She and the baby lived! Now,
I am looking at her beautiful round faced, red headed granddaughter!
Bright eyed and full of life! I asked the young girl if she had ever
heard about the story of her mother's birth? She said she had not. I
looked quickly to her grandmother and she gave a nod of approval.
I quietly shared with the granddaughter about the circumstances of her
grandmother while carrying her mother, and what and how her grandmother
had resolutely responded. I will never forget that beautiful girl's
response.
She looked up, directly into her grandmothers eyes
for a moment. She then simply asked, "You did that for my Mom and me?"
The grandmother smiled and simply shook her head with a yes.
The granddaughter then laid her head over onto her grandmother's breast
and began to cry quietly and gave her grandmother a big hug.
Just had to share.
This post could have used one of those "be sure to have some tissues handy" alerts. What a beautiful story!
Posted by: Kathy B. | Friday, February 15, 2013 at 01:48 PM
Great story, Chuck, thanks for sharing.
Posted by: tim aka The Godless Heathen | Friday, February 15, 2013 at 03:09 PM
Thanks Chuck. I bet I'll use that someday in a sermon, or just life in general!
Posted by: BroKen | Saturday, February 16, 2013 at 02:19 PM
It was a struggle for sure for them both to survive! When the Dr's saw her determination they certainly got totally on board with trying to save both of their lives. She probably should have died, but it just seemed that God carried her through with a lot of medical help!
The little girl was so sweet looking into her grandmother's eyes. There was about a 10 second pause there of just looking intently into those eyes. It was like you could see the understanding grow on the little girl's face. Then the question.
You know, if we stick around long enough we get to see some pretty amazing things.
And, today, anyone reading this, I have an urgent and desperate prayer request. Talked to a young wife this morning, never met her or her husband yet. He, 2 tours in Afghanistan, Army corpsman. Sever PTSD, depression, and now suicidal. She is terrified. I was able to get a commitment from him through her on the phone to meet with me Monday morning. Please pray for Justin and Sarah.
Thank you!
Posted by: chuck aka xtnyoda | Saturday, February 16, 2013 at 03:38 PM
Prayers for Justin and Sarah Chuck!
Thanks for your presence here feller!
Posted by: Rick | Saturday, February 16, 2013 at 04:10 PM
Just a little follow up. Got to spend 4 hours with Justin today and some time with them both. I think it was a good beginning. I have some solid commitments.
Thanks for the prayers!
Posted by: chuck aka xtnyoda | Monday, February 18, 2013 at 08:50 PM
They will continue. I am grateful for God's presence through you!
Posted by: BroKen | Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 12:46 AM