“I’m okay. You stayed last night. I want you to go home tonight. Trust me; it’s okay. You need some sleep.” Neither of us slept the night before.
Submission. I have worked on this our whole marriage. Well, actually, long before that. But tonight, I cried out to God, “There is no way I’m leaving his side.”
I didn’t want to stress this man that I loved; I wanted to honor him. It was 9 PM, our second night in ICU. Terrell had had a major heart attack. The doctor called it ‘The Widow-maker.’ But our Maker had worked a miracle.
“Lord, show me; show me. I don’t want to go. Do you want me to go?”
At 11 PM, a nurse told us Terrell could move out of ICU! Once he was settled, I knew God was answering my other prayer (and probably Terrell’s too)—so I submitted, trusting God, and left the hospital.
Getting dressed to return to the hospital, I looked out the window to brilliant bold color against a dark sky, announcing the sun would soon rise. . .and this song pierced my mind’s numbness:
“The sun comes up;
It’s a new day dawning.
It’s time to sing your song again
Whatever may pass and whatever lies before me
Let me be singing when the evening comes:
Bless the Lord, oh my soul, oh my soul
worship his holy name.
Sing like never before, oh my soul.
I’ll worship your holy name.” (Matt Redman)
Crying, I said, “God, you bring the sun up everyday. You move the planets every day. Healing Terrell’s heart is a small thing for you. Please heal him.”
I want you to go home tonight. . . We never know what God is up to when we practice submission.
Anne Jones says
Teresa, We are praying for Terrell and you. So thankful he is recovering. Praying for good health, peace and comfort for both of you and your family.
love in Christ,
Anne
Teresa says
Thank you, Anne.
Linda Grabeman says
Teresa, Dave and I were FLOORED when we got to church on Sunday to learn of Terrell’s heart attack. Dave had just talked to y’all!!! Thanking God for His faithfulness, and lifting y’all up in prayer for total healing and guidance to go forward.
Karen Ligon says
THE LIGON FAMILY(NEAR AND FAR) ARE PRAYING FOR YOUR WHOLE FAMILY.TERRELL AND YOU TOUCH SO MANY LIVES IN THE NAME OF OUR LORD.THANK YOU AND BLESS YOU. WE LOVE YOU.
Teresa says
God bless you,Karen.
Teresa says
Wow, that’s right, Amy. God is so good ALL the time.
Susan Clarkson Keller says
Oh gosh, Teresa…I am so sorry Terrell had a heart attack! I will be praying for ya’ll and for his cardiac rehab. Oh my, we don’t know what a day will hold. Praise God for the steadiness of yours and his faith in our Almighty God. Much love to you both!
Susan Clarkson Keller says
Oh gosh, Teresa…I am so sorry Terrell had a heart attack! I will be praying for ya’ll and for his cardiac rehab. Oh my, we don’t know what a day will hold. Praise God for the steadiness of yours and his faith in our Almighty God. Much love to you both!
Teresa says
Thank you, Susan. God is so faithful.
Debbie Hammond says
Thank you for sharing this Teresa. I have had you both in my thoughts and prayers! I’m so glad to hear he is doing so much better!
Teresa says
Thank you, Debbie.
securelyheld says
Lovely! Great is His faithfulness.
Teresa says
Amen, God is so faithful. And thank you for reading.
Lisa says
Teresa, I had no idea about Terrell! Keeping y’all in my prayers for complete healing and peace! Miss y’all! I’m so thankful for the days that you ministered to me and helped me with getting through some difficult teen years. Logan just spent the week w/us while her husband is away for some training and we had a wonderful time together. Praying that all will be well for y’all! Much love! Lisa Hutto
Teresa says
Hi Lisa, Thank you for your prayers. And thank you for your kinds words of encouragement. You minister to me.