As I continue to recover from my appendix and intestinal operation, I wonder where have the past 2 weeks gone? A lot of time in the hospital, a lot of sleeping, but most of all a LOT of praying.
The night A.J. rushed me to the E.R., neither of us could effectively communicate my pain. We had been speaking only in Spanish for the past several weeks (as part of a friendly competition) and we both thought we were doing quite well communicating. That night we were very aware that we didn't know much medical Spanish. So suddenly, I am doubled over in pain, vomiting and sincerely praying 'God help me'...and He did. I received medicine to ease the pain until Hector could get me to a larger hospital where they did the surgery. Hector communicated everything to the Doctor and quickly got me to the specialists I needed. As they wheeled me back into surgery, I had an incredible sense of peace and recited the 23 Psalm in my mind as I drifted off to sleep. The days that followed in the hospital were filled with many uncomfortable moments, but also with sweet moments talking to God and surrounded by my crew of caretakers, Hector, Brayan, Tia Mina, A.J. & Allan. I am getting stronger every day and very thankful for everyone who continues to lift me up in prayer. I can feel God's presence and peace & know that I couldn't be in better hands...God's hands.
The night A.J. rushed me to the E.R., neither of us could effectively communicate my pain. We had been speaking only in Spanish for the past several weeks (as part of a friendly competition) and we both thought we were doing quite well communicating. That night we were very aware that we didn't know much medical Spanish. So suddenly, I am doubled over in pain, vomiting and sincerely praying 'God help me'...and He did. I received medicine to ease the pain until Hector could get me to a larger hospital where they did the surgery. Hector communicated everything to the Doctor and quickly got me to the specialists I needed. As they wheeled me back into surgery, I had an incredible sense of peace and recited the 23 Psalm in my mind as I drifted off to sleep. The days that followed in the hospital were filled with many uncomfortable moments, but also with sweet moments talking to God and surrounded by my crew of caretakers, Hector, Brayan, Tia Mina, A.J. & Allan. I am getting stronger every day and very thankful for everyone who continues to lift me up in prayer. I can feel God's presence and peace & know that I couldn't be in better hands...God's hands.
I
celebrated my birthday by being visited by all of the Faith Home kids, who
enjoyed cake and Pepsi,
served by A.J., Brayan and my good friend and personal nurse Lisa Uhlemeyer.
Lisa came to help
me recover. As hard as it is to be away from my family at times like this, I am
blessed to be
surrounded by amazing people who love me and 'put up with me' like family.
We
had a special prayer with Tio Marcos Tuesday afternoon in which I heard the
prayers of those around me clearly as I prayed. I could feel God's Spirit as I
placed my hand on the arm of Marcos and asked God how do I pray? At that moment
I heard Marcos plainly and boldly praying "Padre, para Su Gloria. Nada
mas" (Father for Your glory. Nothing more.). I felt God say at that
moment, 'This man is healed already. It doesn't matter what happens in his body,
he is seeking MY Glory.'. What an intense
revelation of such an unselfish prayer. A prayer that seeks God's Glory in the
face of the unknown. Marcos will visit the Doctor next week, for the official
reading of the test results. However, he already has his answer. Marcos has
placed his life in the very capable hands of God. 
Lisa
and Brayan went to visit our little Miracle girl, Maria Isabel, this week and
found that she is doing
well. I am so thankful for all the lives God touched through the life of this
precious little girl. I can't wait
to see what amazing plan He has for her life & those around her. She is an
amazing, living reminder of
God's power when we place a life in His hands.
Thank
you for your continued prayers and being an integral part of this ministry. May
God Bless you and may you experience peace...in God's hands.
God Bless,
Christina Massey, Director
Faith Home Ministries
