Today I made it my priority to spend the day with my friend Ginger, its been 3 weeks since she suffered a life changing stroke. Of course this is the kind of thing at you think will never happen to you or anyone that you love. But in the blink of eye, Ginger went from working everyday in the nursing field, to a patient in recovery.
Granted she is recovering but it `s going to be a long slow road. Slowly choosing every word she is able to have limited conversation, but soon starts babbling sentences with no meaning. Just uttering words of confusion. It truly pierced me to the bone to see my life-long friend struggling so!
I did take Ginger to her speech therapy session and was allowed to join the session. The therapist was indeed impressed with Ginger`s success but I felt less hopeful and great sadness for my beloved friend. It was if the therapist was working with my 6 year old granddaughter. Ginger struggled to identify, colors, food groups and even her own address! As I listen, the overwhelming desire was to pray, and silently, I did. At the end of the session, the 3 of us joined hands and I offered praise and prayer to God for His love and faithfulness and healing for the dear friend.
Matthew 7:7 Ask and it will be given to you, seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened for you
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