The Journey to recovery has begun
Posted By jessi on October 4, 2011
These past 14 days have been very trying but doable. That is only because God has ultimate control of our lives. The enemy often tries to distract us…he comes to kill, steal and destroy! This has been his desire from before time. When I was notified that Dave…my first born son…was in trouble…many thoughts came to me…I remember telling God, “This is my son.” You know what He said back to me, “I know!” He told me that if I believed He was who He said He was, that I should take a deep breath and believe that all would be well. This is why my trip to the emergency room was not so difficult. This is why I could hold it together with my son in the Neuro Intensive Care Unit for more than a week.
With my cancer diagnosis, I could deal with it because this was me and my body. This time, I am in a position to not be able to fix things. As a child I could make things better, or just kiss the hurt away. I remember David saying one time that mom can do anything. But now my hands were tied. He was in NICU behind closed doors. Only visiting was allowed for 20minutes 4 times a day. Also he has a wife who holds the position to kiss the hurt away.
I must take a back seat yet still knowing that this was my first son whom I brought into this world 42 years ago.
Allison is a wonderful helpmate for him. His choice was great and she does well. She does not think that she stood strong, but she did. I am so thankful that he found her and that she is a part of his life especially during this time.
Dave will be going home tomorrow to recuperate over the next 6 weeks. It is but a miracle that he survived the initial transport to the hospital. It is another miracle that he survived the surgery itself.
Dr. Banks did in 1 ½ hr that should have taken 4 hours. By the hand of God, the brain opened up and exposed the aneurysm…allowing Dr. Banks to be able to perform the repair quickly. Each step is one more miracle. Now he is ready to go home. I pray that He recognizes where his redemption comes from. The enemy is defeated by the ‘Blood of the Lamb” and the word of our testimony. I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that God has a plan and Dave’s journey will continue. My journey will continue as I pray that Allison be strong and take the front row seat in being that strong support in his downtime. Even Jesus rested on the 7th day. Thank you God for bringing ‘my son’ through …I appreciate all of my Facebook friends who prayed for him and for my family. God is so good.
This blog may be short and it definitely was late, but I give tribute to my God who in His mercy brought my son through a trial. Now I know that there is a purpose in all things and sometimes we must look very closely to find them. Time is of essence and we must share the love and mercy of God with as many who will listen. I am shouting this from the mountain tops…..GOD IS GOOD AND HIS MERCY ENDURES FOREVER. If you do not know Him…get to know HIM.
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