On January 29, it was a kind of fine and happy day for me and my husband. We woke up early to prepare ourselves to go to the church in a nearby town. It just felt good to be home in the house of God every Sunday to thank and praise him for all his wondrous deeds receiving his words and his holy presence in the Eucharist. We went out blessed, feeling light and energised to face the workloads ahead.
We went to the market to buy our things needed for a week and happily prepared our lunch as soon as we arrived home. After lunch I was taking a rest in a hammock but suddenly I felt that blood was flowing out from me. I was bleeding and the flow was unstoppable. I was so worried, I might lose so much blood.
My husband rushed me to the nearby hospital. The doctor checked on me
I never had imagined that my happy day would end up in the hospital bed with dextrose and oxygen attached. These were all out of my control. I can only let God help me. Luckily my swab test was negative so it makes things easier for my husband to go in and out of the hospital.
I was in a room surrounded with newborn babies with their mothers. They were like angels to me. Their tiny cries were sign of life and were like music in my ears. Hearing their stories, I just felt the agony of the mothers which had been replaced with so much joy and happiness after their great pain. I felt blessed after hearing their stories.
In my ultrasound it was found out that I had polyps and had to undergo surgery. I knew I had a lot to go through but God provides.
I underwent trials after trials but I know even a faith as small as a mustard seed can move a mountain. A faith of a bleeding woman for 12 years has moved Jesus’ heart. And I also believe that my faith can move Jesus’ heart too as he is compassionate and merciful in nature.
God sees our struggles. He dries our tears. He comforts us in our distress. He heals us from our afflictions and forgives our trespasses.
As we celebrate the 500 years of Christianity in the Philippines. The Chaplaincy to Filipino Migrants organises an on-line talk every Tuesday at 9.00pm. You can join us at:
https://www.Facebook.com/CFM-Gifted-to-give-101039001847033
I just surrender everything to the loving hands of God as with the Lord we have nothing to be afraid or fear for. He knows what is happening and he is in control. So, bear with us Lord in all circumstances. Amen.
Lynn Salinas-Batoliño
The Philippines
