HEALING

 Healing is a process slow and sure,

Like the growth of a tree, it may be obscure.

But with time and care, it will endure,

And the wounds will finally be pure.

It's not just a physical mend,

But an emotional and spiritual blend.

It's a journey that requires a friend,

Someone to hold your hand until the end.

Healing is a choice we make each day,

To let go of the past and find a new way.

It's a chance to let our light shine and play,

And to live life in a brand new way.

So take a deep breath, and let it out,

And know that healing is what life's all about.

It's the beauty of falling and getting up,

And the strength it takes to heal, to be enough.

It's the journey that makes us who we are,

It's the scars that show how far we've come,

It's the healing that makes us shine like a star,

And the peace that comes when all is done.

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KINDNESS IS CONTAGIOUS

“Why aren’t you are planning for kids?” 

“It’s been long you have been married!”

“All your friends have kids!”

“Why are you delaying so much?”

“You are getting old!” 

“It’s high time you start trying!”

These were some things people told me a couple of years ago. Some of them were indeed painful as I had an unspoken health issue. I had prayed, cried and literally begged God to heal me. How do I tell everyone that I have been going through a tough journey battling with my health? We all have our own battles to fight. They are sometimes are unspoken and cannot be published on Facebook walls. During such phase that I read this quote:

“Everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Always.”

Oh, how true that is!

UNSPOKEN KINDNESS

Life isn’t what we plan. How often we judge someone and wonder why they not getting married, why they are not having a baby, why they are not having another baby, why they are separated, why they are divorced, why they left their job, why they dress in a certain way and a million things! I have learned that I am no one to judge as they might be fighting an unspoken battle. All I can do is be kind to them.

UNDESERVED KINDNESS

God has been extremely KIND to me by healing me and especially by giving me a baby. As every year I pick up a phrase a verse to mediate, I had been asking God what should work on this year. And time and time again I am reminded that I need to work on being KIND this year. When I didn’t deserve, God was kind to me and I would want to reciprocate kindness to those around me. I want to be so full of KINDNESS that it becomes contagious.

UNCONTAINABLE KINDNESS

I have so many personal stories to share with you about how the kindness of God and people has been a thread throughout my life especially this year. Ever since my baby has been born there have been numerous ways that people have shown us extra kindness in giving us all that our baby needs. From baby crib, carrier, car seat, stroller, trolley, dining chair, toys, bather, tub, blankets, silver, gold, numerous clothes and what not. My heart is uncontainable as it is filled with stories of kindness.

UNEXPERIENCED KINDNESS

We may not always know what people battle are battling in life. When tempted to be unkind, I put myself in their shoes and remind myself that:
They did not choose to be in that position
Who am I to judge?
They might have an unspoken pain
How can I be kind to them?

Kindness is more than just something to read about in a book, it cannot be explained in words. It's something to be experienced. My greatest hope is that you will experience kindness and you share the same to those around you.

Coz kindness is contagious!

Leaving behind a scripture that I love:
 “Praise the LORD, my soul, and do not forget how kind he is.” Psalm 103:2

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THANK YOU FOR PRAYING FOR ME

I know it been a while since I posted anything. I have been so so so in awe of what God has been doing in my life. My heart is so full. My eyes are swelled with happy tears. I have no words to express how good God has been to me.

I have had many posts about God being silent, my failing health condition and when prayers are unanswered. But this post is going to be about God who actually answers prayers. Yes, I have never experienced God so real in my life. He actually hears every single prayer and He answers in His time and according to His will.

As some of you know that we have been praying for months together for my ill health. I had been to the hospital several times with bad reports but this time, the doctor said I'm perfectly fine! God miraculously answered my prayers. When God does it, He does so perfectly. To Him be all glory!

After I shared it with few of my family members and friends, they told me how much they prayed for my health condition.

Here is the list I made about a few people who told me they prayed for me:

- My dad and mom - Dad's every day constant prayer
- Solo - He kept congratulating me that my health was fine even before I got the health report
- Glory - She told me I will get a breakthrough before she gets married (it actually happened)
- My fil & mil - My fil was constantly praying for me and my mil too went for a retreat and prayed.
- Serah - She told me that she had a dream that my breakthrough will happen on 25th December
- Sushma Akka - She was more confident than I was that my prayers will be answered.
- Persis & Vittal - They called and prayed over the phone for me on the last day of fasting.
- Freeda & Charles - They told me they were praying for me in their family prayer
- Hannah - Was constantly praying for my health condition
- Bency - Was constantly praying for my health condition
- Ravi uncle & aunty - They said there were fervently praying for my health
- Sangee & aunty - They said there were fervently praying for me
- Rosy aunty - She said she was praying for my health
- Sukanya aunty - She said she was praying for my health
- Pinky Akka - She said she was praying for my health
- Dodamma (Mom's sister) - She said she was praying for my health
- Jeeva aunty - She said she was praying for my health
- Abi - He said he was praying for my health
-Many unnamed friends...
- And so many of my friends who said, "Grace, I really wish you get well." or "I have been praying for you"

I am so thankful that so many people prayed for me. Dedicating this wonderful song called "Somebody's Praying For Me"  by Don Moen!

I was lost in a desert land 

So dry and thirsty 

But God was there where He’d always been 

Giving grace and mercy

So hard to sing and hard to pray 

Yet I knew His Word was true 

And then one day my faith returned 

And suddenly I knew

Somebody’s praying for me 

Somebody’s knocking on Heaven’s door 

Somebody’s praying for me 

Somebody’s lifting me up to the Lord 

I knew it had to be 

Somebody down on their knees 

Somebody praying for me

I’ve been spared by so many prayers 

How many times I could not say 

What a difference a prayer can make 

When it’s offered up in faith

God has always made a way 

When I didn’t know what to do 

Just when I needed a miracle 

That’s when your prayers broke through

Somebody’s praying for me 

Somebody’s knocking on Heaven’s door 

Somebody’s praying for me 

Somebody’s lifting me up to the Lord 

Well I knew it had to be 

Somebody down on their knees 

Somebody praying for me

Now I know that friend was you 

You were the gift God gave me 

’Cuz when you prayed His love broke through 

It was your prayer that saved me

Thank you for praying for me 

Thank you for knocking on Heaven’s door 

Thank you for praying for me 

Thank you for lifting me up to the Lord 

Now I can clearly see 

That you were the one on your knees 

So thank you for praying for me

Somebody’s praying for me 

Somebody’s knocking on Heaven’s door 

Somebody’s praying for me 

Somebody’s lifting me up to the Lord 

Well I knew it had to be 

Somebody down on their knees 

Somebody praying for me

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