The promise of home fulfilled at last

Those who recall my trip to Tennessee last month know of the medically critical but profoundly miraculous happening I unexpectedly became a part of. My dear friend, V, whose husband has been deployed in active combat in Iraq, suffered a series of seizures and strokes, viral meningitis, and two fractured knees. The procedures performed on her while she was hospitalized for two weeks included a spinal tap and brain tissue biopsy. It was a very high risk situation, and though she is still unable to walk or be left alone due to the risk of seizure, she was released into the care of a beloved mutual friend and guardian angel. This blessed woman has provided constant care and hope to V while aiding her to wade through the treacherous waters of putrid self-perpetuating bureaucracy standing in the way of her husband being allowed to return home to care for her. Though she has been apart from her 4-year old daughter (being cared for by her grandparents in another state) and her husband and has been faced with the kinds of medical problems no otherwise healthy 26-year old woman should face in her lifetime, V has been blessed with love and care and a strengthening relationship with God during this time of turmoil and struggle.

Friends from all over the United States have been waging a fierce battle with the powers~that~be to plead for this soldier to be permitted to come home to his very ill wife. For two months now, our collective efforts have been met with frustrating failure.

But today, finally, just moments ago, we got the notice we have been longing to hear: V's husband is ~ at LAST ~ coming home! For ten long-overdue days. To see his wife for the first time since her strokes, to hug her and hold her and give her strength. And to make decisions for the uncertain medical future they now face.

Please join me in thanking the Lord for the return of this soldier from the deserts of Iraq to rainy Tennessee to be with his beloved wife at last. And for the hand of God in their lives and His presence in their hearts. I am so grateful, Lord, thank you! Please bless and keep them safe.