It was just a year ago today that I went into the hospital for a "quick" thyroid operation at 3:00 PM that I was scheduled to be discharged from early the next morning. I was looking forward to being out and recovered well enough to go to a big 4th of July bash at my son's home.
I didn't make it to the bash....and I almost didn't "make it" period! The incision began to bleed in the recovery room, blocked my airway and I stopped breathing. When it was discovered, I was whisked back into the OR to be re-opened and have the bleeding stopped. I was also on a respirator for a week. It took months of recuperation to even begin to feel human again.
With ALL the "close calls" I have had in my lifetime, I have to wonder how the JWs can possibly feel that THEY are "chosen ones" or that their prayers are listened to any more than a nonJW or even a former JW! I have had three different doctors (surgeons) in as many towns, all tell me I am a walking miracle!
I may be wrong....but I have to feel that God has definitely smiled on me (and more than once) during critical times concerning my health and well-being! Somehow I really don't think that HE is in any way punishing me for realizing I had been duped by a publishing company, and leaving the "only true religion".
I will be 66 in a couple of weeks, and I am very grateful that even at this later stage of my life....I finally heard the voice of Jesus and got OUT of that hideous form of religion! As they say.....better late than never.
hugs to ALL,
Annie
(PS: the thyroid that was taken out last June, turned out to be cancerous, and the doctor said they "got it all" which in itself is a miracle)