mir·a·cle/ˈmirək(ə)l/
- a surprising and welcome event that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore considered to be the work of a divine agency.
- a highly improbable or extraordinary event, development, or accomplishment that brings very welcome consequences.
- an amazing product or achievement, or an outstanding example of something.
Every day we hear about the tragedies happening around the world. They are on all the television news channels, radio stations and posted on Facebook. How often do we hear about the miracles – big or small – happening? Not so much. But they ARE happening, every day. Oftentimes, it depends on how you define a miracle and what your mindset is.
Big Miracles
The first thing I think of when I think of a miracle is something huge and wonderful and completely unexplainable.
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I’m talking about the creation of heaven and earth, living organisms (you, me…frogs, trees), and how everything in our existence works together in a complex, synergistic rhythm. Although we are learning more every day, I don’t think Science can explain all this.
The range of human emotions and the courageous and compassionate actions people take to help others are amazing. I personally believe in the soul, and love how art, music and faith speak to and complete it. If it was all just about survival, I see no need to help the helpless or feed the soul.
Amazing, extraordinary miracles.
Little Miracles
Miracles may be small and affect just one person, or be only in the eye of the beholder.
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Think about how your favorite song comes on the radio just when you are feeling really blue. Or when your child or pet comes running to you for a hug when you walk in the door. How about the tingly feeling you get in your toes as you think about someone special?
Miracles or not miracles? The song timing is improbable, and the love is extraordinary. I choose miracles!
Personal Miracles
Several miracles have blessed my life. Among these, three were truly life saving. My parents tell me two stories about growing up. The third story is why I’m here creating a website—it was scary, vivid and never to be forgotten.
Miracle 1
I was 6 years old. We were driving home from grandma’s house and stopped in a small town for coffee and donuts. My parents say that because I insisted on staying for a second donut, we just missed being caught in a tornado. That tornado crossed our path home, leaving destruction along and across the highway. Thank goodness for donuts!
Miracle 2
This one I remember, I was 8. My dad and I were at the hardware store and Dad gave me money for the gumball machine. I popped the gumball in my mouth and started sucking the candy coating off, rather than chewing it. When I tried to talk, I inhaled the gumball and it got stuck in my windpipe. My airway was completely blocked and I turned blue. The store owner grabbed me from behind and tried the Heimlich maneuver. Unfortunately, it didn’t work. There happened to be a doctor shopping in the store who heard the commotion. He asked if he could help and then reached down my throat with his pinky and pulled the gumball out. I wouldn’t be here today if he hadn’t stepped in.
Miracle 3
My third lifesaving miracle? The one that pulled me out of a scary, vivid and never to be forgotten experience?
The third miracle is the success of my breast cancer treatment. What an emotional ride that was! It still is in fact, because the journey continues through recurrence prevention. Conventional treatments including chemotherapy, surgery, radiation and hormone therapy, combined with the complimentary therapies of nutrition and exercise, healed me. Well, that’s not exactly true. Actually, God healed me. I found my Faith and He responded. He gave me strength, led me to the right people at the right time, and showed me the right online resources I needed to assist in my own healing. I thank God every day for opening my heart, answering my prayers, and walking with me through the valley. My—His— medical team was amazing in their skill, commitment and compassion. Likewise, my family and friends were astounding in their love and support. Without my ‘earthly angels’ I would’ve been, and would still be, in a bad place.
Miracles All Around
I look for miracles each and every day.
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Continuing on my life journey, I choose to find miracles in simple things. Simple things like the birth of a child (not so simple), the beauty of a summer day, or the love and companionship of family and good friends. This mindset brings me joy and peace. It also keeps me from getting sucked into the negativity permeating our world. Like most, I need a purpose and reason beyond myself to feel fulfilled. So I look for those earthly angels who cross my path. I keep my eyes open for the opportunity to help others. And I try to shine God’s light so others may see the miracles too.
