10.Miracles, Signs, and Wonders

Restoration

by. R. D. H.

1When the Lord brought back his exiles to Jerusalem,

it was like a dream!

2We were filled with laughter,

and we sang for joy.

And the other nations said,

“What amazing things the Lord has done for them.”

3Yes, the Lord has done amazing things for us!

What joy!

4Restore our fortunes, Lord,

as streams renew the desert.

5Those who plant in tears

will harvest with shouts of joy.

6They weep as they go to plant their seed,

but they sing as they return with the harvest.

(Psalm 126:1-6)

I knew this was a battle like no other I’d been in and death may not have been imminent, but I could feel it drawing nearer.  I recognized the signs from my regular visits in hospice with former member, Debra Gilmore, before she passed.  So many of the things I loved, I no longer wanted to do.  I love big windows and tons of sunlight, but I had to draw the blinds because I no longer wanted the sun. I couldn’t watch television, because all the audio sounded like noise me.  I couldn’t even tolerate my favorite reality shows, it all seemed so foolish. Neither did anyone’s conversation seem worth the time and effort, not even my husband’s or mother’s. Not even the church’s business mattered during that time.  I told the Board members to solve the problem without me or they’d have to wait until I was better. I even stopped teaching all 3 classes on Sundays.

 I slept, hydrated and took a ton of medications.  I could listen to gospel music, all day.  I could talk to God intermittently throughout the day.  Then, there were times when there was no music.  Only quiet would do, and this was for 12 -16 hours a day.  I had no family here because I would not allow them to come since I was not yet vaccinated.  Even though I was by myself and in complete silence most of the time, I never felt alone!

   I dreamed of better and brighter days once again.  I hadn’t even noticed they had returned until I laughed again!  I had not even realized that it had been missing.  It’s true though, I had gone days without talking and weeks without laughing.  But when I did, I knew the Lord had restored me. 

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