MIRACLE - Such an effect or event manifesting or considered a WORK OF GOD.
I would like to think that this symbol of Oakland Children's Hospital represents God holding the hand of each special child that enters here. All the doctors, nurses, and employees are God's special team in helping Him be His physical hands of miracles. But GOD alone is the only one who can perform these wonderful miracles in each child's life. Sometimes miracles are seen in ways we cannot understand. Sometimes it has to take a fatal sickness or even death to fulfill God's purposes. But in our dear Marie's case, at least for now, God is manifesting His great power in allowing her to still be here.
And so the miracle begins...
If Marie could just share what's been on heart, maybe this is what she would say:
Marie: Oh, mom, I'm so glad you're finally here to hold my hand. I don't fully understand what has happened, but I know something wonderful it taking place while I lay here in this bed. Mom, I'm still here. Please don't lose hope. Please try everything in your might to keep me alive. I know that I'm not alone. I can feel God holding my hand. Oh, how I wish you can feel him as I have these past couple of days. God said that He isn't finished with me yet. So please...I want you and dad to be strong for me. Know that God will be all you need even if He decides to take me home with Him. I will be okay. Mom...where are my OHANAS? How come they haven't visited me lately? I MISS THEM SO MUCH. =( For some wonderful reason, I can hear them praying for me. I can also hear so many other voices that I'm not recognizing praying to God, too. With each prayer, I can feel God making me stronger. Mom...don't let go of my hand. I love you so much. I can hear and feel you. I'm still here.
Marisa: Anak ko (my child), I'm here. I'm not going anywhere. Please rest and don't worry. We are all praying for you. Just get better. All your friends and families are so eager to see you. I know God is taking holding your hand. I know you are not alone. He will perform miracles in you for all to see and hear. Please don't give up, Anak. Mommy is here. I won't leave your side. At times, it's so hard to bear what is happening to you. My heart breaks to see you like this. If I could only take your place on that bed, I would in a heartbeat. I may not understand God's purpose in all this, but I know that He is in complete control. There is a greater purpose for your life. Be strong, Marie. Your dad and I love you so much.
Marie: Hold on to Jesus, Mom. I will be with you soon.
Marisa: Hold on to Jesus, Marie. You will be with us soon.
Marie: My dear Ohana family...I can feel and hear all your "get well wishes" for me. I thank you for constantly praying for me as I lay in this bed. I would rather be in school with you all, at Starbucks doing homework, ice skating again in the city, or just simply drinking hot cocoa with marshmellows filled to the top! Appreciate the simple things in life for you may not able to do them any longer with each other. Don't worry about me for God is holding my hand. He is my Healer. Wait for me, please! I will be with Ohana soon! But for now, hold on to God more than ever! I know it's hard for you to see me like this, but there's a bigger reason in why I can't be with you right now. Be strong for me, because I will need your love and help to get me back on my feet. Wow, all those people on Facebook, Twitter, and on Auntie Lani's Still Impressions are all praying and waiting for me! I feel like a celebrity! I'm just humbled at all this...Who am I that God would chose the weak to reveal His Greatness? I miss you all.
(The top view of her bandaged head...Surrounded by a HEART)
The Eyewitness to a Miracle: Just as I was about to say my good byes to Marie, I mentioned that I would be back to bring Ashley and all her friends soon. All of a sudden, she twirled both feet in circles, squeezed her mom's and my hands really hard, started to cough as if she wanted to say something, and attempted to get up from her bed! She opened her eyes and what a sight it was to see her beautiful eyes again! MARIE WOKE UP! Both Marisa and I were so excited and scared at the same time! All we could say was "THANK YOU, LORD!" The nurses and doctors were just in awe! Should this surprise us since we have been all praying for Marie? OUR GOD IS REAL! What other proof do we need?
Later that evening, Marie uttered the word..."MOM".
"Miracles for Marie"
...and expecting more to come!
Psalm 77:14
You are the God who performs miracles; you display your power among the peoples
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