FINDING A TRUE FRIEND IN JESUS

On September 30, 2011, my life changed dramatically.

When I was driving my kids home from school, I suddenly didn’t feel well and had to stop the car at the side of the road. My sons called 911 and I was taken to the hospital.

All the hospital tests were negative, but this sickness persisted. It was very difficult for me as a single parent as I became unable to drive to work as a home health Physical Therapist. I was also unable to take the kids to school. A family friend tried helping to take the kids to school but with me not being able to drive, it became evident that something had to be done.

It was decided that the children would go to Georgia in the middle of the school year while I went to California where my brother and mother were at the time.

While in California, I started searching for answers through prayers. What I thought was going to be a week of sickness, turned out to be the start of a long journey of encountering Christ while He took care of me and my kid’s needs.

I learned a lot about Jesus during this period. I learned to trust God. I learned the meaning of “Carry your cross and follow me if you want to be my disciple.”

This, and much more, is the collateral beauty that came out of that dark experience.

There were many times that I felt lonely as I stayed at home and others went to work. But the Lord gradually took away the roadblocks that surrounded me and I was able to start work.

My mother, who was the only one that seemed to understand my situation, passed away on November 5, 2015.

I was left with no friend and had to look at Jesus in whom I found a true friend. This special friendship with Jesus would not have happened if I was not confronted with these obstacles.

I received a lot of encouragement, and that led me to write a 40-day devotional book to encourage others who may be facing difficult situations.

Today, I am enjoying the joy and peace of knowing Jesus. I can confidently say that all things work together for the good of those who love Him.