IT’S OK FOR THINGS TO GO FANTASTIC!
You know it’s not good news when the doctor says he needs to talk to you, and you might want to have your family with you. Michelle Rackley, our niece, called to give a tearful report of what had just transpired in her hospital room.
Special moment with niece Zion
“You need to say your good-byes to your family and friends. We’ve done all we can do.”
“How long do I have, doctor?”
“No more than two months. I’m very sorry.”
It was Easter, and this season which represents resurrection and new beginnings, instead looked like death and despair.
Unfortunately, it was all too understandable. Michelle had struggled with medical issues for many years. She had survived over 60 surgeries, lethal infections like the deadly MRSA virus, her body was crisscrossed with scar tissue like a patchwork quilt, and now there were blood clots scattered throughout her upper torso, inhibiting normal blood flow to her heart and preventing any corrective surgery.
It seemed even her strong will and unrelenting faith could go no further.
Fortunately, when people like Michelle have gone as far as they can go, there are others who pick up the baton and continue running the race. Prayer warriors, some who knew only her name and her critical condition, began to intercede in prayer on her behalf. And, miraculous things began to happen. Her body started healing.
I am pleased to tell you that nine months later, we celebrated Christmas with “Miracle Michelle,” enjoying the gourmet meals she prepared. She’s an unashamed foodie and accomplished cook with a bucket list of places not yet seen and food not yet tried.
We watched as she put her foot in the Pacific Ocean for the first time and gleefully accompanied her to yummy foodie stops in California. What a celebration!
From Easter’s message, “Prepare to die” to a New Year’s promise of “It’s ok for things to go fantastic,” Michelle has a new theme for her life.
If you find yourself in a hopeless situation, hear what she has to say about her experience, “I believe every prayer was an investment into me being whole! I want people to know that God is still healing today.”
In other words, IT’S OK FOR THINGS TO GO FANTASTIC!