The Gift of Life
Carol Condon
www.carolcondon.com
I am
sitting next to you watching each of your heartbeats being measured on the
screen. The fragile motion of the rise and fall of each breath you take
is a reminder of how precious life really is. The IV machines hum as clear
drops fall into your bloodstream strengthening you for the day that will soon
dawn.
Just 12
hours earlier my life jolted to a stop as I heard the doctor say the dreaded
words, "Your husband has had a heart attack and there are signs of heart
damage." How could this be? Isn't life just like a light
switch? We turn it on for desired light and flip it off when welcoming darkness
just as we lie down to sleep when weary and rise when rested. Isn't life just
that simple?
In a
matter of a crushed heartbeat our life has changed. The schedule that was
finalized is now tentative, our daily lunch dates are on hold, and we are now
just taking life one moment at a time. The precious gift of love that we share
will never again be taken for granted. As I watch you finally drift asleep
after hours of agony, fear, and disappointment, I begin to hear the rumbling
snores of your slumber and it is music to my ears.
I
overheard you today as you spoke with the imaging specialist while pictures of
your heart were being filmed. When a close up of your heart entered the screen
your voice quietly asked, "Does my love for Carol show up on there?"
I believe my own heart skipped a beat.
Life is
a gift and one that is so often taken for granted instead of embraced with a
passion. Thank you, Mark, for loving me, our children, our ministry, our
church, and most of all our Savior who spared your life today. I am forever
grateful.
II
Corinthians 1:20
For all
the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by
us.
