One Night my arms just decided to stop working, they stayed that way for one full week.  Both of my arms stop working in one evening within hours of each other for no apparent reason, for no known medical reason.  For me this was hard to accept, but one thing I did know, this was going to make life very difficult.

That week came with many challenges.  No one has any idea what they use their arms and hands for until they do not have the use of them.  Not being able to use one of them was one thing, but both!  I could not eat, brush my teeth, take my medications, scratch my ear, take a shower, use the bathroom, brush my hair, get dressed, nothing.  Anything you would use your arm or a finger for, I could not do.  My husband, once again, became my caregiver.  He took the week off of work and became my constant companion and caregiver, even more so then that, he became my arms.  The one thing that was rather difficult was my hair, that was the one issue that caused the most, and really only, argument.  If you ever think you might break an arm and you have no daughters, have your husband practice doing your hair now.

The Drs suggestion was wait for an inpatient bed, yet none was available.  My solution, tell as many people as I knew that would pray.  That I did, and that they did.  The Lord delights in answering the prayers of His people.  Job 5:9-9 says ” But if it were I, I would appeal to God; I would lay my cause before him. He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted.” (Job 5:8-9 NIV)  I know this-my arms did not work, people prayed, my arms now work again.  God works wonders.

3 Comments

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   I left my comment on the wrong page Kelly. Your healing is such a testimony of the mighty power of prayer. Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!

   Comment by Martha — November 13, 2009 @ 3:51 pm

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   Amen and amen! I’m so glad I could be part of your team of pray-ers. It was an honor. I’m also thrilled that your arms are working again, and praying over you that this affliction will not return…ever again!

   Comment by Lisa Mongold — November 13, 2009 @ 5:08 pm

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   Just how many times a day do you thank God for Mike? I mean, come on, he is my hero here on Earth. Right after my hubby, of course. It is humbling to think of what God has given me. In NA we talk about gratitude lists. There will never be enough paper to write on, while on this Earth. It overwhelms me sometimes. At all that I have. It’s not the house or the car or state. It’s how I look at that glass that is either half full or half empty. Oh, woo is me. Not really. My glass is half full. It’s hard to remain positive in times like you went through. It’s our faith in our God & ourselves that keeps us looking forward & not back. Missed you so much. Mike just didn’t tweet enough! (j/k-I know you did the best you could & when you found an opening in your busy schedule). Love you both and feel so blessed to have you in my life, although still not in the same time zone!

   Comment by Shellie (baylormum) — November 14, 2009 @ 4:33 pm

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