Let’s fast forward to when I was 34 years old and teaching first graders on a crisp fall morning. You see, I wanted to get to school early because it was snowing and there was a school delay. Here in Colorado the first snow is like a celebration and kids have a hard time staying in their seats especially after they have been playing outside in the snow! So, I wanted to be there early to anticipate their exuberant energy. I had not put snow boots on for some silly reason and walked out of my townhome with flat shoes. I hit the ice, took a flying leap into the air, and fell flat on my back. Yes, I was in pain but picked myself up and drove to school. Then when I got out of the car I fell again. The janitor saw me fall and decided to walk me to my classroom. I fell three more times. The school principal came down to talk, after the janitor talked with her about my problems of staying vertical, to suggest I see a doctor. My sister (she is so good) picked me up and whisked me off to Children’s Hospital to see my famous Cardiologist. She works with all ages, but I was put on one gurney but needed three gurneys because I am very tall. The children’s beds were super small, as well.

They saw my aorta dissecting and bleeding out as they took pictures and ultrasounds. They then said they were confused and had to send the films to a research hospital in Canada and to John Hopkins University. As they were waiting for advice from these two hospitals, I was put into a Cat Scan which conveniently has you put your hands over your head, and it seems like a great opportunity to pray. Right outside the Cat Scan room was an ambulance with the motor on, waiting to take me to the University of Colorado Hospital. There they would open me up to patch the aorta, but in order to do that, it all has to be done within 10 - 30 minutes or one could easily bleed out. What the doctors saw was a dissected aorta that needed repair as soon as possible but it stopped bleeding! Yep, Jesus heard our prayers. The doctor told us she had never seen an aorta stop bleeding before, in her many years of specializing in this field. I explained what happened. My Lord Jesus saved my life again! He is an amazing King and Physician, Praise His Holy Name! Not sure what they were thinking but hey, I am not responsible for how they were receiving this beautiful miracle. It does stick in my mind that even scientists need to witness His handiwork. 

Now, you might be thinking, why did God allow me to have this problem in the first place? I frankly do not know all the answers, but He does allow troubles to enter our lives so we can choose to trust Him. He can make beauty from ashes as he sure did for me that day! 

He is my Lord and Savior. I am far from perfect, but He loves us all and wants to have a close relationship with you too. Seek Him and you will find Him.