The Bracelet and the Miracle

Here is an excerpt I wrote on my blog last September 24: "We went on a family trip (Clay, me, Jared and Payne, my parents, and my brother and his family) to Greece and Turkey at the beginning of August. I should have had a wonderful time, but I could not. This was when the disease really hit me and I was still in the dark about the ramifications of the illness. All I knew is that I wanted to sleep all of the time, Clay had to hold me when attempting to go up ruins or stepping off a sidewalk, my balance was really off, plus many other things. Who knew at the time it would be just a matter of time that I would find myself where I am now: in a fight for my life.

The picture on the blog is the last picture taken of me in Greece. I bought a leather bracelet there that you will see me wearing all the time. These are reminders to me that I will get back to Greece and Turkey some day in perfect health. Expect Miracles!"


TODAY:
Even though I am not in Greece of Turkey, I am in Europe almost exactly a year to date. It was time to take the bracelet off. After all, it was made of cheap leather and only cost a couple of bucks. However, to me it has been worth millions of dollars. Every time I have looked at it I am reminded of one of my lowest points and how far I have come. Now I will put it in a beautiful container and place it someplace I will still see often - and remember: "I am confident that the good works in me will be perfected" (Phil. 1:6) and my time has not yet come. There is still much to be done!