Early 2002 while Darryl was getting ready for a day of snowmobiling he felt led to stay home. Within the hour we were at the hospital. God opened up a couple of hours for us to visit together, laugh together and share together with my Dad. An hour after we had left him to rest, we were called back, he had a massive stroke and 5 days later passed away. I look back at that window of time as a bonus time of special love to hold me through my loss. God is so gracious.
Who am I? I am a woman who believes in prayer. One spring 20 years ago my younger brother entered hospital for a minor procedure, but life changing for him. He never left hospital and 6 months later he passed away at age 43. At one point his heart stopped and he was resuscitated. I remember so clearly the doctors saying to me, I don?t think we did him a favour. God granted the time needed for him to secure his salvation. What seemed like a wrong decision to the doctor was an incredible answer to prayer. Again, the timing of God. I may not aptly describe who I am, but I know who my God is!
Who am I? A woman who has been challenged in my faith, my health and parenting. I am a woman who has been brought to the depths of despair, and then encountered God in a “Mountain Top Experience”. A mother who has walked through the joy and heartache of raising daughters in a very troubled world. A woman called to deep dependence on God for strength to carry on.
Who am I? A young mom in search of more, looking for the deeper meaning of life-with 3 preschoolers.
Who am I? A 16 yr old, making bargains with God. A young girl who didn?t understand the fullness and completeness of what accepting Christ really meant. A girl who prayed the “sinner?s prayer” over and over, not sure that it had “stuck”.
Who am I? An 11 year old going through confirmation classes. Memorizing Scripture to “pass” the test. Wanting Jesus to be real, but not really understanding what that meant. Holding on to my first Bible, with the inscription “purchased with my own money”.
Who am I? An 8 year old remembering Psalm 23 as it was being read at the funeral of my 13 year old sister. Tragedy has challenged, changed and shaped our family, but we have never walked alone.
Who am I? A young girl God was looking out for even though she didn?t know it. I am Elaine Frasier
