o/t...anyone believe in miracles?
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kimmie2191
Cathlete
Yes I experienced a healing miracle. My doctors informed me that I would never have children. After seven repeated miscarriages and ENDLESS tests all that doctors found out was I had an extra snip-it of chromozone. No reason was ever found. However I started reading my bible and finding scripture about healing and health and kept remembering these when I would get frightened. All this did not happen overnight, in fact, it took 8 LOOOOOGGG years before I ever held my first-born child. Who was born early and was small. Alex stayed in the hospital 2 weeks before I was able to bring him home.
My second son was born absolutely healthy and full-term. We were able to come home the day after I delivered him. Which was great.
Now I don't know what you face or how your beliefs are but don't give up your hope. It may not be resolved by Christmas because you are dealing with other people and their will, but it never hurts to pray for anyone.
JMO and I hope this helps.
Kim
My second son was born absolutely healthy and full-term. We were able to come home the day after I delivered him. Which was great.
Now I don't know what you face or how your beliefs are but don't give up your hope. It may not be resolved by Christmas because you are dealing with other people and their will, but it never hurts to pray for anyone.
JMO and I hope this helps.
Kim
Michele,
I absolutely believe in miracles. I am not particularly religious, but there are certain things that seem to defy explanation, and these things, in my opinion, must be miracles. Although I have never personally experienced a miracle, I know they are out there!
When I think of miracles, I think of the day my dog came home. I suppose it wasn't a miracle per se, but it was like someone sent me an angel. I've had depression "stuff" for years and was in a bad place emotionally when my parents brought home Mikey. I was shocked because we never had a pet. When my mom came into my room holding him, I remember saying, "I was having such a bad day, but now everything is so much better!"
So, I guess I'm saying that it's important to appreciate he little things, too. I highly recommend watching ELF if you haven't seen it. I caught it on pay-per-view the other day, and it was hysterical yet kind of sweet. It might help put you in the spirit.
Good luck- things will get better.
I absolutely believe in miracles. I am not particularly religious, but there are certain things that seem to defy explanation, and these things, in my opinion, must be miracles. Although I have never personally experienced a miracle, I know they are out there!
When I think of miracles, I think of the day my dog came home. I suppose it wasn't a miracle per se, but it was like someone sent me an angel. I've had depression "stuff" for years and was in a bad place emotionally when my parents brought home Mikey. I was shocked because we never had a pet. When my mom came into my room holding him, I remember saying, "I was having such a bad day, but now everything is so much better!"
So, I guess I'm saying that it's important to appreciate he little things, too. I highly recommend watching ELF if you haven't seen it. I caught it on pay-per-view the other day, and it was hysterical yet kind of sweet. It might help put you in the spirit.
Good luck- things will get better.
melissa0528
Cathlete
This just happened to my sister, and she considers this a miracle...
My sister has three cats and a dog. The Monday before Thanksgiving, they noticed that one of her cats disappeared. This was an inside cat who never went out, was very shy, timid and generally scared (they got her from a shelter and think she may have been abused
). Anyway, my sister and her family were devastated. This past week, her dog died unexpectedly, they think from kidney failure (she was 11). Talking to my sister yesterday, they were so sad and so upset. She was praying that somehow her cat would turn up, which seemed impossible to me considering the way she was, how long she had been gone, the fact that she never went outside, and they have only lived in that house for about four months. Well, this morning, she showed up out of nowhere, unharmed, and apparently okay!
Miracle? Hmmm...
My sister has three cats and a dog. The Monday before Thanksgiving, they noticed that one of her cats disappeared. This was an inside cat who never went out, was very shy, timid and generally scared (they got her from a shelter and think she may have been abused
). Anyway, my sister and her family were devastated. This past week, her dog died unexpectedly, they think from kidney failure (she was 11). Talking to my sister yesterday, they were so sad and so upset. She was praying that somehow her cat would turn up, which seemed impossible to me considering the way she was, how long she had been gone, the fact that she never went outside, and they have only lived in that house for about four months. Well, this morning, she showed up out of nowhere, unharmed, and apparently okay! Miracle? Hmmm...
Im not religious either BUT I still beleive in miracles or the unexplained.
The only reference I can come up with, that may be considered a miracle, is my friends young cousin who survived the Bali bombing
What stopped her going to the Safari Club, as she intended, was a unexpected phone call from her father, who had NEVER called at that time before, and it wasnt a special call, he apprently just felt the need to hear her voice................he kept her on the phone............... and what happened next...........we all sadly know.
Marion
The only reference I can come up with, that may be considered a miracle, is my friends young cousin who survived the Bali bombing
What stopped her going to the Safari Club, as she intended, was a unexpected phone call from her father, who had NEVER called at that time before, and it wasnt a special call, he apprently just felt the need to hear her voice................he kept her on the phone............... and what happened next...........we all sadly know.
Marion
I posted on another friend about "unbelievable stories" that my dad has been in the hospital since July 20th. A week later, the found out his colon had ruptured and was dead as well as the spleen. They gave him less than a 10% chance to survive and no odds as far as recovery. About two weeks later he was moved out of ICU. Then they found out he has an abdominal aortic annuerysm. They've been monitoring it. In September, on the 15th specifically, they called me at work and told me he had probably 24-72 hours to live. It was growing rapidly and his heart is not strong enough for surgery. Today is the 12/20....3 entire MONTHS later and he is still with us. The diagnosis is still the same; "one day" it will erupt and he will pass but I feel truly blessed to have had the extra time with him. It has definitely been a miracle for me.
Colleen
PS And the day after Thanksgiving the dr. called to tell me he is almost completely healed from his original surgery!
Colleen
PS And the day after Thanksgiving the dr. called to tell me he is almost completely healed from his original surgery!
lesliemarie
Cathlete
It was around Christmas when my daughter was around 2 years old and was very healthy, so I thought. Then one night she got ill, she threw up and ran a tiny fever and I thought "ok this is the stomach flu, we can get through this" then just a little later her fever kept climbing and she threw up the tylenol I gave her, then about a few hours later she got very ill, It got to the point that when you touched her she would convulse in a way. I called her pediatrician and he met us at the emergency room, They did a spinal tap because her fever at the time reached 105 and that is no lie it got very high that she was nearly having seizures. They gave her some tylenol via her behind, In other words a tylenol suppository. It worked it got her fever down some to where she was not shaking violently. But before that she looked up at the ceiling ( no windows in the ER rooms ) and said "Look mommy, I can see out the window" sent chills down both me a hubby's spines, The ran some blood and urine work and turned out she had a very bad kidney infection and that infection had now gone into her blood stream, Later they admitted her into the hospital and took over two weeks to get the fever down and to stay down and her to feel well, We realized if I did not take her in when we did we would have lost her. A few months later she got another infection and they did some special x-rays and lost the x-rays but got the report and the report said "suspicion of uriter reflux" so the urologist decided to do a same day surgery and found several things wrong, One was her tube between her kidney and her bladder was in the wrong place and at the bottom of the tube was supposed to shut to block the urine from going into her kidney was not closing it was so huge the doctor said he could put a golf ball through it and he said that was almost the worst case of Uriter reflux he had seen. He scheduled surgery a few months later to correct that problem and today she is 15 and healthy.
Sorry the story was so long but it was a miracle to me that they lost her x-rays because they did it wrong, and it took her same day surgery to find it. The whole story to me is a miracle. and a Christmas miracle at that.
Sorry the story was so long but it was a miracle to me that they lost her x-rays because they did it wrong, and it took her same day surgery to find it. The whole story to me is a miracle. and a Christmas miracle at that.
Wow that's great. Yes I totally believe in Miracles. We've had a very tough year, my son has had major health issues, each day I try to find the blessing(s) some day are easier than others. To me the important things are family, friends and faith, with this miracles can and do happen.
WannaBeStrong
Cathlete
I have two stories for you; I hope this helps perk you up a bit.
Story #1
When my sister-in-law was pregnant with baby #3, she was told the baby had spina bifida. She did not want to terminate the pregnancy. At 24 weeks along, She flew from Michigan to Tennesee to have the in utero surgery where the Dr. Takes the baby out (well, not completely) and sews up baby's back (I don't know the specifics). My SIL flew back home, knowing that she may give birth to a very high special needs child. Well, at 37 weeks she gave birth to a healthy baby girl. My niece can walk and is healthy. The only complication she has is that she still is not trained to use the toilet and may never have control over her bladder or bowels but we are still waiting.
Story #2 (Very Condensed)
Let me preface this story by saying that before this birth, I have had two very successful home births including a water birth. If I would have known beforehand that things would be so hectic as baby was coming out, I would have went to the hospital.
My youngest son was born at home with a midwife. Two days before I went into labor, the baby "kicked" really hard and woke me up from a deep sleep. I didn't realize at the time, but he actually flipped and was now feet first. Two days later: My water broke, the midwife arrived, checked me and informed us that baby was foot first. Well, we decided to have baby at home (signed the appropriate papers so the midwives weren't liable if something went wrong). The labor for this baby was the BEST I have ever had (and I have six children). This was the longest labor (7 hours) but during the entire thing I was talking, walking, laughing, trying to be a good hostess (ha ha). There was rarely any pain. Anyway, with a breech baby, once baby's umbilical cord hits the air, you have to get baby's head out asap. His arms were stuck and the midwife had to cut me to get her hands in there and pull him out (can you say OUCH--sorry to be so graphic). Baby wasn't responding well and was grey. He finally perked up. His apgar was only 6. Things were serious. Then I started hemmorhaging (sp?). I was real sleepy and they told me "DON'T go to sleep!". I could have easily fallen asleep and never woke up again; but at the time I really didn't care. Anyhow, they gave me some medication and a pitocin shot. I felt better shortly thereafter, otherwise we would have called the ambulance.
Baby and I were fine after awhile but hubby said that he feared he was going to lose the baby and then me.
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Hmmm...now that I think about it, this story may not have picked you up. Well, I have 6 very healthy children. I can be thankful for that. :7
Story #1
When my sister-in-law was pregnant with baby #3, she was told the baby had spina bifida. She did not want to terminate the pregnancy. At 24 weeks along, She flew from Michigan to Tennesee to have the in utero surgery where the Dr. Takes the baby out (well, not completely) and sews up baby's back (I don't know the specifics). My SIL flew back home, knowing that she may give birth to a very high special needs child. Well, at 37 weeks she gave birth to a healthy baby girl. My niece can walk and is healthy. The only complication she has is that she still is not trained to use the toilet and may never have control over her bladder or bowels but we are still waiting.
Story #2 (Very Condensed)
Let me preface this story by saying that before this birth, I have had two very successful home births including a water birth. If I would have known beforehand that things would be so hectic as baby was coming out, I would have went to the hospital.
My youngest son was born at home with a midwife. Two days before I went into labor, the baby "kicked" really hard and woke me up from a deep sleep. I didn't realize at the time, but he actually flipped and was now feet first. Two days later: My water broke, the midwife arrived, checked me and informed us that baby was foot first. Well, we decided to have baby at home (signed the appropriate papers so the midwives weren't liable if something went wrong). The labor for this baby was the BEST I have ever had (and I have six children). This was the longest labor (7 hours) but during the entire thing I was talking, walking, laughing, trying to be a good hostess (ha ha). There was rarely any pain. Anyway, with a breech baby, once baby's umbilical cord hits the air, you have to get baby's head out asap. His arms were stuck and the midwife had to cut me to get her hands in there and pull him out (can you say OUCH--sorry to be so graphic). Baby wasn't responding well and was grey. He finally perked up. His apgar was only 6. Things were serious. Then I started hemmorhaging (sp?). I was real sleepy and they told me "DON'T go to sleep!". I could have easily fallen asleep and never woke up again; but at the time I really didn't care. Anyhow, they gave me some medication and a pitocin shot. I felt better shortly thereafter, otherwise we would have called the ambulance.
Baby and I were fine after awhile but hubby said that he feared he was going to lose the baby and then me.
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Hmmm...now that I think about it, this story may not have picked you up. Well, I have 6 very healthy children. I can be thankful for that. :7
WannaBeStrong
Cathlete
Robyn,
I didn't see your post until AFTER I had posted mine. I'm so sorry that your son has health problems. Please do not think that I was implying that at least MY kids are healthy. (I hope you understand what I am trying to say.)
Mothers like you deserve medals for hanging in there. I think God has given me healthy children because He knows that I am a wimp and couldn't handle the stress and responsibility of taking care of a special needs or high maintenance child.
Hugs,
Shirley
I didn't see your post until AFTER I had posted mine. I'm so sorry that your son has health problems. Please do not think that I was implying that at least MY kids are healthy. (I hope you understand what I am trying to say.)
Mothers like you deserve medals for hanging in there. I think God has given me healthy children because He knows that I am a wimp and couldn't handle the stress and responsibility of taking care of a special needs or high maintenance child.
Hugs,
Shirley
dss62467
Cathlete
Absolutely, yet I've never personally experienced one. I've had some accidents happen to me that should have left me in much worse shape than they did (fell off a balcony 28' onto blacktop and only broke my hip, got hit by a car while walking on the side of the road - bruised ribs), but I don't think that was a miracle. Just having someone watching out for me.
I'm one of those people who believes in a lot of things. I believe in "ghosts", life on other planets (not, I repeat, not alien abductions though), psychic ability, John Edwards, Santa Claus (kidding). I can't tell my daughter when she says that she's afraid of ghosts that there are no ghosts, because I don't believe that myself. I just tell her we don't have any in our house and that even if we did, they wouldn't hurt her.
I'm not big on praying, but I do believe it helps. Especially if you have a lot of people praying with or for you. I am 100% convinced that God exists. I felt His power on my wedding day while our priest had his hands on our shoulders and was blessing us. I felt such an incredible force coming through me and surrounding us. I can't articulate what it was like, but afterwards the priest asked if I felt it. So he had too and I knew I hadn't imagined it.
Keep the faith, Michele. We're all pulling for you.
I'm one of those people who believes in a lot of things. I believe in "ghosts", life on other planets (not, I repeat, not alien abductions though), psychic ability, John Edwards, Santa Claus (kidding). I can't tell my daughter when she says that she's afraid of ghosts that there are no ghosts, because I don't believe that myself. I just tell her we don't have any in our house and that even if we did, they wouldn't hurt her.
I'm not big on praying, but I do believe it helps. Especially if you have a lot of people praying with or for you. I am 100% convinced that God exists. I felt His power on my wedding day while our priest had his hands on our shoulders and was blessing us. I felt such an incredible force coming through me and surrounding us. I can't articulate what it was like, but afterwards the priest asked if I felt it. So he had too and I knew I hadn't imagined it.
Keep the faith, Michele. We're all pulling for you.
Bobbi
Cathlete
Hi, Michele! I think you are already off to a good start! Keep praying and know that these difficulties can be resolved by Christmas but also know that if they aren't, because sometimes it takes awhile, anything is possible. I experience what I call the conundrum of Christmas because for all the joy, it can be a sad time too. I always worry about the poor being made to feel more poor, the lonely more lonely but as my big sister assured me good things happen too! But sometimes we have to be the instrument that helps to bring it about, maybe by reaching out to someone who is alone or getting involved when a family is sponsered for Christmas. They did that at my husband's workplace, my son's school, my daughter's German club and I can easily imagine each of those families finding it miraculous, you know? I have come to the conclusion too that God talks to me to show me the way sometimes. That's not as crazy as it sounds. I sometimes head out in the morning with my head full of angry and sorrowful thoughts because I've been dealing with alcoholism and addiction with a loved one for what seems like forever and so I'd get out there and wallow in misery. One day, I met an old man who has had a stroke and walks painfully slowly and his speech is slurred and also slow but I started stopping to talk to him and he is so wonderful! He speaks of blessings in spite of great challenges and, I don't know, he lifted my heart and helped me put perspective on my challenges, which I know are huge but are much worse if I succumb to despair and refuse to see my great blessings, which I must say, far outweigh my sorrows. The other day I headed off to Safeway and the traffic was horrible and I was tired and cranky and I heard the bellringer and groused to myself, knowing I needed to get cash back off my debit card and wasn't the Season too much, blah, blah, blah. But as I came out and told the ringer, "It must be Christmas, I am hearing bells" I smiled into the face of a young man so badly scarred it had to be hard for him to be out there, doing his bit for charity. And when he smiled back, a twisted, broken smile, saying God bless me and Merry Christmas, I walked to my car with a huge smile and the first real Christmas spirit I had felt. I guess what I am saying it is a miracle to walk the earth and difficult situations are as fleeting as wonderful ones. Whatever religion you adhere to or if you don't, there is within each of us the chance to as Gandhi said, "Be the change you wish to see in the world.". Change your mindset and you can change the world! Whether your miracle comes likely to be wrapped in pink or blue as the lovely ladies above have offered, or it's simply realizing that you can get through the holidays feeling calm and happy whatever the situation with your family, it will be OK! If it doesn't go well, or if it does, remember, life is a gift and joy and sorrow can both be present and it's possible to acknowledge the hard stuff while reaching for the joy and saying, I choose joy!
Bobbi http://www.handykult.de/plaudersmilies.de/chicken.gif "Chick's rule!"
Tell me, what is it you plan to do
with your one wild and precious life?
- Mary Oliver
Bobbi http://www.handykult.de/plaudersmilies.de/chicken.gif "Chick's rule!"
Tell me, what is it you plan to do
with your one wild and precious life?
- Mary Oliver
amy_b
Cathlete
Yes! I have seen several miracles- some on the heart of people and some undeniable external ones. Here's a simple one. I used to have warts COVERING my hands. We had tried burning them off, freezing them off, Compound W, etc. They would bleed and enlarge if I picked at them. YUCK! They were contagious and spreading and starting to spread to my face. I was so sad and self conscious about them. I was already a kid who loved God and I decided to pray and God to take them away. The next day, they all peeled off with perfect skin underneath and I've never had one since then.
A miracle of warts seems kind of gross, but it certainly made a point with me that God can do anything He chooses to do and that my prayers are heard.
YUCK! They were contagious and spreading and starting to spread to my face. I was so sad and self conscious about them. I was already a kid who loved God and I decided to pray and God to take them away. The next day, they all peeled off with perfect skin underneath and I've never had one since then.A miracle of warts seems kind of gross, but it certainly made a point with me that God can do anything He chooses to do and that my prayers are heard.
Michelle I don't have a miracle story. But I thank God every single day for life and life abundantly. Am I rich, no, but I consider everything a blessing. I thank God for my daughter surviving during birth when the umbilical cord was wrapped around her neck. My grandson is a blessing.
I just want to say that sometimes when it feels that life gets so frustrated, hectic, & stressed and I was dealt a bad hand in life that I cannot see the forest before the trees, than's when I find a place of solace to pray. A place (for just a few minutes) where no one can bother me, and I just spill my heart out to God, although He knows just what I need at the time, but I feel He wants us to come to Him and just turn everything over to Him. I'm not saying in that moment you will receive exactly what you're looking or asking for, but you will get a sense of peace, peace that will make see things clearly and you will then get a better handle on the situation. But you have to be truly sincere.
Like someone posted earlier sometimes it may take you to change the situation.
Just reading all these posts my heart has grown heavy to say a special prayer for everyone here.
Always remember, things happen for a reason.
Merry Christmas to all.
Haydee
I just want to say that sometimes when it feels that life gets so frustrated, hectic, & stressed and I was dealt a bad hand in life that I cannot see the forest before the trees, than's when I find a place of solace to pray. A place (for just a few minutes) where no one can bother me, and I just spill my heart out to God, although He knows just what I need at the time, but I feel He wants us to come to Him and just turn everything over to Him. I'm not saying in that moment you will receive exactly what you're looking or asking for, but you will get a sense of peace, peace that will make see things clearly and you will then get a better handle on the situation. But you have to be truly sincere.
Like someone posted earlier sometimes it may take you to change the situation.
Just reading all these posts my heart has grown heavy to say a special prayer for everyone here.
Always remember, things happen for a reason.
Merry Christmas to all.
Haydee
Life is full of miracles, big and small. Each blessing in your life is a little miracle. If you are praying for someone's difficulties to get better then you are in turn their little miracle. It's a little miracle of it's own that we can turn to this forum when we're upset and need support, and smile and feel better by reading the thoughtful comments that others take the time to write for us.
It's hard to find the joy in life through times of hardship, but if you can find a way to do it, the positive effect will undoubtably help the situation, even if in a small way.
After reading your post, I gave a prayer your way - I know many others who have read it probably did the same, so I hope the good wishes and thoughts make it over to you.
It's hard to find the joy in life through times of hardship, but if you can find a way to do it, the positive effect will undoubtably help the situation, even if in a small way.
After reading your post, I gave a prayer your way - I know many others who have read it probably did the same, so I hope the good wishes and thoughts make it over to you.
gogigi
Cathlete
My brother is a walking, talking miracle. I am about to be reunited with him and my whole immediate family for the first time in about 3 years. For years and years my family prayed for my brother as he started underage drinking, smoking pot, which led to hard drug use, binge drinking, and trouble with the law. I don't know how many countless times his life was spared as he was running with very dangerous people. He ended up on the run...in Alaska...met people from his own home state who shared with him the love and forgiveness of Christ...he then went to a hotel where the bartender had recently given his heart to Christ...he then fell on his face a broken man...pouring out his heart to God. He went to church with the bartender the next day and continued pouring his heart out to God. He is a changed man. He is alcohol and drug free and is now serving with Youth With a Mission. I prayed for him but many times my faith was weak as my brother was stone cold and so lost in drugs and alcohol and the lifestyle that comes with that. I never thought I would see the day but he has been clean and serving Christ now for going on 2 years.
I pray you get your Christmas miracle but never give up and always hope! Because of my brother's experiences he can help people in a way that I can't b/c he can look at them and say, "been there, done that," and he can understand where they are coming from.
I hope this made sense. It is so hard to make a long story short.
One more thing, for me, I celebrate a miracle every year at Christmas. I celebrate the birth of my Savior. When I really allow myself to think about why a holy God would care so much for me it blows my mind and I realize what a miracle I celebrate at Christmas!
Angela:7
I pray you get your Christmas miracle but never give up and always hope! Because of my brother's experiences he can help people in a way that I can't b/c he can look at them and say, "been there, done that," and he can understand where they are coming from.
I hope this made sense. It is so hard to make a long story short.
One more thing, for me, I celebrate a miracle every year at Christmas. I celebrate the birth of my Savior. When I really allow myself to think about why a holy God would care so much for me it blows my mind and I realize what a miracle I celebrate at Christmas!
Angela:7
I just wanted to thank everyone for their kind words and sharing your own "miracles." I do know that miracles happen every day, and after reading all the posts realize how many miracles I have experienced!
My family situation involves one member finding a bigger heart (since it's now about the size of a pea), and another opening their eyes to the first! And while I realize that my miracle may not happen for Christmas, I do pray for one and/or the other to happen, in God's time and if it's His will.
Thanks again!
My family situation involves one member finding a bigger heart (since it's now about the size of a pea), and another opening their eyes to the first! And while I realize that my miracle may not happen for Christmas, I do pray for one and/or the other to happen, in God's time and if it's His will.
Thanks again!
Leslimarie, thank God for your daughter. That is the exact problem my niece is having now except, she was born with 2 ureters on her left kidney but no outlet. She has lost so much function from that kidney. This was discovered when she was only a couple of months old so surgery was not possible. She has been on antibiotic therapy for almost 2 years now but she still gets recurring UTI's. She is now due for a follow up surgery in the next few weeks so hopely that will be it. She will have one healthy kidney so that is a miracle. If it weren't for her tiny size, she probably could have had a simple surgery. Her surgeon is a well-know & respected surgeon that was involved with the victims of the freeway collapse in California. He had to perform an amputation (in the car!!) on a small boy that was trapped under his mother's seat in the back of the car.
Very frightening.
Marla
Very frightening.
Marla