It’s A Miracle!
Miracles Will Never Cease!
It’s true. As long as you work harder and not smarter (Ask those who succeed instead of those who teach!), stay perpetually positive, appreciate those who support you, believe in yourself, and pray to and trust in God, you can boost your odds for success right through the roof!
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Here’s what happened. So many of you (Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.) have posted and called and emailed me with your warm wishes and prayers during this family trauma period that has absorbed me over the last few weeks, that I’m convinced you made a difference.
The emotional roller coaster is finally slowing down.
The daily episodes of great mental, emotional and physical stress are giving way to what all the doctors and nurses and others involved are now saying was a true miracle.
After racing her unconscious to the ER, followed by two weeks in intensive care including ten days in a coma, literally no one expected to see her survive.
Kathy, my wife of 25 years, is now alive and thriving. With her life hanging by a thread, no one had given her a chance . . . no one except Kathy. It all came down to her and God.
She is –Hallelujah, and thanks be to God– more alive now than she has ever been!
Those who visited her early on, who saw her with tubes in her throat, her nose, her fingers, hands, arms and legs –a medical marionette– with dials, switches, beeps, graphs and blinking numbers coming from nearly two dozen monitors, do not believe her now. Five days later, she is walking, talking, eating, joking, and remembering details.
But she wasn’t given a chance of even surviving.
And what does this have to do with small business and personal development? Everything. There can be no greater fight than fighting to live. Whether it’s a battle for business survival, or –and I truly hope you never go through what Kathy and I experienced– your life or the life of a loved one, you can never be too prepared.
Like children getting their value systems in order before the age of five, we need to work hard at cultivating and growing our fortitude, attitude, authenticity, integrity, self-esteem and self-confidence, our spirituality and love for life every day.
Every day. Because –like a fire extinguisher, parachute, healthy body, and alert mind– self-reliance marks a winner.
Kathy is a winner. I am so proud of her, and so grateful for what one doctor called her “absolutely astonishing will power.” From this perspective of reality, I have decided to continue with my blog posts on a two or three times a week basis, instead of daily, as it’s pretty much been since April, 2008. Life is simply too important.
Thank you, all my thousands of blog visitors and Twitter friends. You are amazing!
I will hope to keep hosting your visits here two or three days a week. God Bless You.
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Hal,
Fantastic report! So glad to hear that your precious Kathy was blessed with a miraculous recovery. I’m sure that’s exactly what many people prayed for and it sure is good to hear their prayers were answered.
Looking forward to your upcoming blog posts with a new joy for living infused in to them.
We are so HAPPY for you!!! I just told Baxter and Maggie that Breezy’s Mom is doing great and they both are just as happy as us!! Both of you are in our hearts and prayers. Love to you both.
Amen and Amen, Hal. Kathy’s win at cheating death is nothing more than the favor of God’s hand. He’s not done with her yet here on earth…
Thanks Bonnie. Such truth to your comment, which is nso very much appreciated. Best – Hal
John and Carol – The two of you have been so thoughtful and helpful. Most assuredly, your kindnesses had a hand in putting her on the road to recovery. Thank you both so much! Best – Hal
Michael – I cannot be grateful enough for your kind words and cyber-friendship. I truly appreciate the support. Best – Hal
I’m so glad to hear the good news! Have been checking regularly to see if you and your wife were going to be okay. It was wonderful to see this post this evening.
Thanks ever so much, Angela. I truly appreciate your thoughtfulness. Kathy is still not “out of the woods,” but we’re headed in the right direction. Thanks again. Best as always – Hal
Just want to let you and Kathy know that we are thinking about you and you are in our prayers. Happy Valentine’s Day. Love to you both from all 4 of us!!
Hey “Guys” – Thank you so much for all your thoughtfulness, and the kind note. Much appreciated. We look forward to seeing you soon. Best – Hal
Just heard about Kathy being transferred. You are both in iur prayers. Let us know if you need anything. We can help with Breezy. Are you eating??? We worry about you and Kathy both.
Just checking in with you to see how eveything is going. We’ve had a rough week. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help. Miss you both.
Thanks John . Thanks Carol. You two have already done so much. Sorry for your tough week. Kathy is holding up through some hard times. We miss you both as well. Thank you for your ongoing concerns and prayers. Hope to see you soon. Best – Hal
Thinking about both of you. Hugs and kisses.
Love, Johnny, Carol, Baxter and Maggie
Please call us if you or Kathy need ANYTHING. We spoke with Ed yesterday and are very worried about both of you and Breezy.
Love, Johnny, Carol, Baxter & Maggie
Ed just called us and we are heart broken. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and Kathy.
Love, Johnny & Carol