I don't remember anything about this particular story Peg's telling. I was so out of it that I can't even remember Thanksgiving last year. Obviously my body had growing problems over a large period of time and I didn't recognize this, until it was too late. In my dazed stupor God allowed me enough presence of mind to convey that something was wrong to Peg, Ace and Courtney. I've heard from many others their versions, so I'm going to compile them in one story for you.
It was December 4th. Courtney remembers because it was her son, Nehemiah's birthday and I couldn't even get "Happy Birthday!" out of my mouth before I told her I wasn't feeling well, I was scared because I'd never felt this way and could she please stay the night. Now with all my hospital visits and infections over the years, my children have been desensitized to my claims of fear, that has anything to do with my illness. Also it being my grandsons birthday they had a party planned, Courtney said, "No. I can't Mom. I'll check on you tomorrow and see how you are." then left.
Every December I have a date to go to a special program at my close friend, Kellie's church and it just so happened to be the next night. We had met through her son, Marty and they are an exceptionally, generous and loving family that are now very much a part of my heart. Marty lives in Kansas (you know somewhere over the rainbow and very far away...LOL). Kellie had invited him to the program and was going to let him surprise me, by picking me up for the event.
She dialed my number many times that day to remind me to be ready at 6:00, but I never answered. She was worried, but busy helping at church. She decided Marty better go check on me, even if the surprise was ruined.
When Marty got to my door and there was no answer, he hunted down the maintenance man to get in. When the door swung open what Marty saw stopped his heart. I lay on the floor in an unconscious heap...
It is a land the LORD your God cares for; the eyes of the LORD your God are continually on it from the beginning of the year to its end.
Deuteronomy 11:12
I am blessed
Merrym Dawn Mathis Bruce
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