“Everything in your life will change; nothing will ever be the same. You walk with us now.”
This is the message that I received after three months of intensive healing sessions for a boy who had suffered from severe brain injury. At the family’s request, I dedicated my time every other day to visit him in his hospital room and to pray for him. I used to spend a couple of hours at a time at his bedside, praying, laying my hands on his hands and hoping to see him heal. My service was unconditional; I never took a penny from anyone. Despite being warned, I went to an extreme and reached the breaking point. The process had a toll on my health and well-being. I did not care; I was on a mission, and I wanted to do everything I could to save the boy.
What the boy’s family witnessed during my visits was nothing short of a miracle. One day, they told me that they could not look in my direction while I was in deep healing because of a very bright light that enveloped me. I do not recall specifics, save for a euphoric feeling that enveloped me during the healing sessions. Whenever I reflect on whatever I can remember from those days, I am deeply moved and humbled.
He had less than 10% chance of survival, and even if he did survive, the surgeon said that he would certainly be an invalid. Yet, he made a progressive recovery, and towards the third month, one day the surgeon walked in with his team and found us playing chess; the boy greeted him by name and teased him about his favourite soccer team. One of the nurses was shocked, said the Lord’s name out loud, and made the sign of the cross. I am not claiming any credit; I am not the healer, God and His blessed angels are. I am privileged to be part of such an incredible event that has changed me and strengthened my faith.
The boy recovered and eventually went back home. He resumed his studies and graduated from university. We stayed in touch over the years, and we both feel connected at a deeper level. I liken it to us both meeting in the darkest of trenches, the front line where life meets death, but somehow we both emerged by the grace of God.
