EVERYDAY MIRACLES - The Sick Child

The day began early for the young mother of two and she could tell by the cough from her youngest son it would be a challenging one. She quickly rose and made breakfast for the family, but the little one had no appetite. He only wanted to be held. The day wore on and the intensity of the cough increased. As darkness fell the fever began. “Water, mama,” he cried. The chills came on. She became frightened as his temperature continued to climb, and called the doctor’s offices; they were closed. Quickly she tried an emergency number, but it was a holiday and there was no answer. Finally in desperation, she annointed her little son with oil and sent a whispered prayer upward - a mother’s desperate plea for her child. The whisper was heard, the fever fell and the child could finally sleep. Wearied, but relieved, she again sent a whisper heavenward, giving thanks!