On Healing

Yesterday was much of the same. My mother rested much of the day. She continues to be very gracious and kind throughout this process. Truthfully, I don't have anything new to write about her physical condition. She is not in pain. She is drinking water but not eating. The only medical apparatus at her bedside is a catheter. She is comfortable, for which we are thankful.

I talked with my mother yesterday about life. As some of you know, hers has not been easy. She has endured a remarkable amount of loss and pain. Many in a similar position would have become bitter and angry throughout the process. But my mother has not.

She reminded me of her favorite verse in the bible. "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." She continued by sharing that "even in this process I see this to be true. Just look at the healing that has happened."

True, my mother has not been physically healed as of today, but God has an eternal view of the soul. The only things that are of eternal value here on earth are our relationships. They are the only thing to my knowledge that we can enjoy in this life and the life to come. First with God. Then with people. We are all mortal. We all have endured much. We all have hurts and pains that shape who we are. To the extent we can be healed of these hurts is to the extent we can be freed to live life more fully. Real or imagined, most of these hurts are "caused" by God or people.

Can we pray for healing. Not just of the body, but of the spirit and soul as well.

Please know my mother has experienced healing in her own life through this process and also observed it in others. This is continuing affirmation of my mother's life verse that all things work together for the good.

One last thought on death. Most of us, myself included, are afraid of the process. My mother shared, in only the way she can, that "people have lied to her, it hasn't been that bad, in fact it's been kind of pleasant." Let's embrace the truth that there is nothing to fear and pray that this continues to be my mother's experience.

Until next time...

Steve