And Now I See
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“God, heal me! I need you to heal me.” Honestly, I sought his gift of healing because I simply did not want to endure pain or inconvenience or loss. I do not believe that I sought God in truth. I believe that I sought his gift of healing; with no strings attached.
The next appointment arrived and my hope was nearly drowned in dread. I still had no vision in the right eye but longed for a miracle. I sought hope in imagining that somehow, as I walked into that doctor’s office, my eye would become whole again. Dr. Chen took a quick look and announced that the hemorrhages had worsened and I needed more surgery. A flood of desperation and understanding surged through me like lightning.
Instantly, I excused myself from the exam room and fled to the bathroom, which took the form of my garden of Gethsemane. I fell to my knees in utter grief, sobbing. My soul seemed to grasp that a journey lay ahead, a journey that would not be traveled alone. Rage vanished. Selfish desire disappeared. My longing for a miracle rested. And I prayed. I prayed the most genuine prayer of my life at that very moment, “Jesus! Please get me through this. I will give you my life.”
He extended his hands and accepted my offer.
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And Now I See is the story of great loss that causes eternal gain. In the process of losing her sight, the storyteller learns that life is filled with glorious riches that are invisible to the naked eye. Overcoming the fear of complete blindness catapults her into a life of compassionate adventure that carries her throughout the globe, serving, loving and helping others who may be struggling. Her strength emanates from her faith in God and the Bible. Through a variety of tests, some agonizing, others hilarious, her faith is proven true and right. The question is, “Where will the journey lead next?”
About the Author
Dana Marie is a high school Spanish teacher who enjoys her work. Her students and colleagues voted her “Teacher of the Year” in 2019. One of her favorite parts at school is her recycle club, Project Smile. She and her husband and her students collect recycling on a daily basis; turn it in for cash and forward the funds to Smile Train. This amazing organization provides free cleft palate surgeries for children around the world. In addition, she and her husband are the proud sponsor parents of six children: two in Uganda, one in Zimbabwe, two in India and one in Bolivia. Dana has been able to physically embrace each one. Her heart is committed to their education and abundant life even in the midst of difficult circumstances. She has traveled to over forty countries, sharing her faith and hope in orphanages, churches, schools, hospitals and more. In so doing, she has met precious people of so many tribes and languages who have eternally impacted her life. For that, she is grateful. Her other passions include her family, sipping a great cup of coffee with mom or friends, riding bicycles with her husband and best friend, enjoying a morning walk and relaxing with a good book as the birds sing outside. Her love for Jesus and people compels her to share her stories in the hope that others may be inspired to an abundant life of joy.