My God is REAL.

First off, I would like to begin by saying that my Grandmother aka Mawmaw has always been there for me in every single way possible. She has been a tremendous part of my life since day one. She babysat me when I was growing up. She is the nicest person I have ever met and has a heart of gold. She is my inspiration and my heart. She taught me to tie my shoes among other things. She taught me Sunday School songs, taught me bible verses, taught me to love one another and to love Jesus.

September 5th was a day of many emotions.
Fear.
Shock.
Worry.
Relief.


As my grandparents were leaving our house that day, we received a call several minutes later. My grandparents had been in a car accident. My mom is the one who got the call...and she remained calm and strong for us all. After hearing her "Oh no..." as she rushed up from her seat, and then hearing the words, "Mawmaw and Pawpaw were in a car accident....Mawmaw is hurt." I can honestly say that I have never been so worried, concerned, or scared in my entire life. The tears just kept coming and so many thoughts jumped into my head.


I was supposed to attend a concert with friends. No refunds. I had to go. After hearing this, all I wanted to do was give my grandparents a hug and hold my Mawmaw's hand. I remember the words "I can't go! I can't do it..." coming out of my mouth. I was a mess because something so terrible had happened to two of the people I hold so close to my heart.


I went to the concert and God was the one assuring me that everything would turn out okay in the end. I remember rushing home from the concert....begging my dad to take me to the hospital to visit my Mawmaw. I stayed with her all weekend determined not to leave her side. I was at that hospital room everyday. Afterschool until late in the evening. Most all of my weekends. Every moment I could. Why? Because I love my Mawmaw. I would do anything for her.


My family is my world. My Mawmaw is my 'buddy,' friend, and the sweetest person I have ever met in my life and I am so thankful for her. God has blessed me with two wonderful grandparents. They are amazing.


The words 'accident' and 'hurt' scare me... and make my heart want to sink. If I could have skipped ahead to know that everything turned out okay, I would have liked to. But at the same time, the weeks she was in the hospital, the days I helped her, the days I watched people help her... the days after the accident changed my life forever. Because it really made me come to know that every single day is a gift from God. And God is a God who answers prayers. He lead my family through a very difficult time. My Mawmaw's condition has improved since the accident. My God is a healer: a healer of hearts and of bodies. And YES, My God is REAL. He is very real.




Thank you God.