Cirrhosis of the liver…fatal.
She was yellow and swollen. She looked nine months pregnant (from asites). I flew out to be with her for what were supposed to be her final days.
We made all the preparations, and then we prayed and waited.
She moved in with us and is with us still. Still.
Alive.
Living.
Two years later.
It hasn’t been easy growing into new skin, for her or for myself, but I am learning to love her.
And she’s always wanted to be loved.
It is indeed a day to celebrate.
“I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten…” Joel 2:25
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Related: a post by my mom on her experience from darkness to light.
Praising God for His miracles in your life!
Ashley´s last [type] ..Running from Submission
Ashley´s last [type] ..Running from Submission
Happy, Happy Birthday, to you, Susan! May you know how much you are loved and valued today!
Wow! That's wonderful.
Thursday's Chil´s last [type] ..Whoohoo!
Thursday's Chil´s last [type] ..Whoohoo!
This story is very touching. I am happy for you and your mother and the blessing to finally know each other.
I read through the other posts about your Mom and her recovery. It is just amazing!! Happy Birthday to your Mom. I hope she has many more the spend with you! God is so amazing!
This is a wonderful testimony to what God can do! :) Happy Bday to her!
"Let God be true and every man a liar" -Romans 3:4
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Karla @ {The Classy´s last [type] ..Hello Splendors Fabulous Blog Makeover Giveaway!
A tear just came to my eye and not just becuase I am pregnant, I am so thankful. She really is an inspiration for all of us with family who don't know the lord. And you my friend are an inspiration too. I always am amazed at you when I leave your home you are doing such agreat job!
Amanda´s last [type] ..The difference God makes in my choice to stay at home
Amanda´s last [type] ..The difference God makes in my choice to stay at home
Happy Birthday and may God continue to pour out His blessings on you this coming year! :)
Happy Birthday, Susan! Praising for the amazing miracle He performed in you! And God Bless you, Sarah Mae, for loving your mom in such awesome way. My husbands father and sister have lived with us before (at different times) and I know it isn't an easy adjustment for anyone but the Lord delights when we show His love to others. God bless!
Happy Birthday! The Lord has plans for you! Praise the Lord!
Again a weepy hormanal tear begins to fall..Thank you for sharing and Happy birthday!!!
Praise God for His love and healing. And for His precious children (you) who honor and love Him and others ,in His merciful name. Happy Birthday to your Mom. Praise God for His redemption!!
Happy Birthday! So thankful for this precious life!
Barbie´s last [type] ..Miscellany Monday
Barbie´s last [type] ..Miscellany Monday
We serve a mighty and awesome God! Praising God for this miracle!!
Joy Ellis´s last [type] ..What Has Been Going On
Joy Ellis´s last [type] ..What Has Been Going On
Isn't it truly amazing to see God's hand literally sweeping over lives! He is INDEED mighty to save. Not only her but you, in forgiveness and learning to love her!
What a mighty God we serve!!
I love this story. It is so much like my own with my sister. She was dying on hospice in 2006 weighing only 91 pounds with end stage liver disease and hepatitis. Today she is miraculously well and her liver score which was once 800… is now about 20… and her mind is coming back and she is actually fun to be with. She is different… the disease of alcoholism wore her body down but she is alive. The process of getting to know her sober is very new and different for us. God is a God of new beginnings.
Thank you for the encouraging note I am glad you have your mom again. HOW awesome for you both.
Happy Birthday! Saying a prayer that God continues to bless her with your family and vice versa!
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Kalee´s last [type] ..Clothes Horse
WOW. Just… wow. I just read all the previous posts (I'm a fairly new reader), and this gives me hope! My mother is also a functional alcoholic, and I have given up on "saving" her. This story gives me hope for my own mom! Thank you thank you thank you!
Audrey´s last [type] ..Real Food Baby Steps- Consume coconut oil!
Audrey´s last [type] ..Real Food Baby Steps- Consume coconut oil!
I LOVE THIS PICTURE! Yes, I do. Those are joyful faces.
they told my dad the same kind of thing, God is a miracle working God, truly amazing. He is that is.
Oh, Sarah Mae- HE is so good!!! And what a beautiful verse you chose to go with this beautiful post! Praise HaShem for holding you and your mother so tightly in His arms!
Leslie´s last [type] ..That First Shabbat
Leslie´s last [type] ..That First Shabbat
“I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten…” Joel 2:25
This scripture keeps being repeated to me, in books, in sermons on the radio. God is speaking into my heart. Yet is so good to hear it again.
I don't know how many years my father would have considered him self an alcoholic, but he has been sober now since the Spring of 1997. (Going into rehab after being given months to live as well…)My husband of 5 1/2 years was teetering on the edge of addiction when we married and has since fallen into that pit. And the swarming locusts have come, descending and covering us in darkness.
I thank God for women like you, who speak Truth and keep pointing us to the Light.
Mindi´s last [type] ..Retreat- Parts 4 & 5 Bathed in Grace
Mindi´s last [type] ..Retreat- Parts 4 & 5 Bathed in Grace
Wow, that's amazing. Recovering from cirrhosis of the liver ….that is a miracle.