It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon and I was enjoying the day with Cari’s family. Emily, Michael and Joseph were excited to be able to be outside after the long cold winter. Suddenly Mike came into the kitchen and shouted, “Something’s wrong with Nicholas. They need help!”
Cari told the kids to stay in the backyard and we ran outside to the front and found her neighbor cradling her two-year-old son and his father on the phone frantically calling 911. Nicholas had gone into convulsions from a high fever and now was almost passed out. I rushed to his mother’s side and tried to comfort her as I knew that Nicholas was not turning blue so he was still breathing. I talked to him and got him to open his eyes slightly so his mother and I would both know that he was still responding.
The ambulance arrived and Nicholas and his mother climbed in. When I turned toward Cari’s house, I saw Emily, Michael and Joseph at the gate staring at the ambulance. I went to them and told them how proud I was that they listened to their mom. They all wanted to know about their neighbor and friend. I told them that Nicholas has help now and that we need to say a little prayer for him.
We formed a little circle, held hands and bowed our heads and I led them in a special prayer for Nicholas. Soon Nicholas’ father came out of the ambulance to let us know that he was going to the hospital but was going to be okay. As I returned to the backyard, Emily, Michael and Joseph were still standing there and Michael asked, “Is Nicholas going to be okay, Grammie?”
“Yes, he’s going to be okay. It’s good that we said a prayer and asked God to help, isn’t it?” I replied. Nicholas came home from the hospital late that night and was soon playing with his neighbors and friends.
What a special moment it was for me that day. Amid the frightening circumstances, I had the opportunity to teach my grandchildren where to turn when they are worried and the power of uplifting others with prayer. The circle of tiny hands touched a lot of people…the kids who bowed their heads, the people who were watching, Nicholas and his family, and it will be a special memory of mine forever.
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6 comments:
What a sweet story. It's true, prayer changes everything. Thanks for sharing this with us.
Madolyn, thank you so much for sharing this story and reminding all of us how important prayer is. We need to keep this in mind each and everyday.
Thank you for sharing your story, how wonderful it is to know that the power of prayer really works even from the tiniest of hands!
Madolyn,
I know that you're ability to stay calm in such a frightening situation was of help and comfort to that little boy and his family. I'm a firm believer that God is there for us when we really need him. I had the unfortunate experience as a mother witnessing my own 20 month old daughter having a febrile seizure this past year after spiking a high temperature. Everything happened so fast and while the ambulance was on its way, I too turned to prayer. After it was all over, and she was back to her happy self, our traumatic experience just reaffirms our faith. Never underestimate the power of prayer!
It is your willingness to share the little moments of your life and your being able to unashamedly show that God is your guide that makes this hands down the best company I have ever worked for. May God continue to bless you for your faithfulness and for being such an inspiration to others. Love ya - Peg
This is great info to know.
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