During “cocoon therapy,” I was in an isolated state separated from the world. It was at this time when my emotions were poured onto a canvas. Every joy seemed to be taken away from me. Reading, television, football, music, school, everything disappeared in blink of an eye. The pain kept hurting every day. No matter the time, it wasn’t getting any better. I wore sunglasses all the time to prevent headaches but also to shield my emotions from others. Appointment after appointment results weren’t looking great. But then one appointment gave me a glimmer of hope after a November doctor’s appointment. We discussed the possibility of returning to school for half days. My whole mood seemed to change as a result. Time went by and all of a sudden, life threw a curve ball toward me. Another moment changed my life.
I remember waking up terrified in a pitch-black hospital room. An IV was in my left arm, the room was full of medical equipment, and the feeling in the back of my head again was worse than before. “How did I get here,” I …show more content…
Fear and doubt took a hold of my life. At this point, I took a step out of the boat having faith in nothing. It was then I began to drown and couldn’t breathe. The battle to save my life began in those same icy and wavy waters crying out for help; crying out for a savior. When I was at my weakest moment crippled by the pains of my life, Jesus was standing on the waters holding his hand. “Matthew, take my hand. Do not be afraid.” I reached out, and I took his hand never letting go. Embraced in his arms, I let my emotions run free. Hope was there for me that day. Christ made my faith rock solid. Time after time God has offered His hand out to me and I denied Him. But when I needed a miracle, his hand was there for me. Never will I ever deny Him or let go from Him. Ever since that day, I have never felt alone. Hand-in-hand, God is there with me taking life one step at a
I remember waking up terrified in a pitch-black hospital room. An IV was in my left arm, the room was full of medical equipment, and the feeling in the back of my head again was worse than before. “How did I get here,” I …show more content…
Fear and doubt took a hold of my life. At this point, I took a step out of the boat having faith in nothing. It was then I began to drown and couldn’t breathe. The battle to save my life began in those same icy and wavy waters crying out for help; crying out for a savior. When I was at my weakest moment crippled by the pains of my life, Jesus was standing on the waters holding his hand. “Matthew, take my hand. Do not be afraid.” I reached out, and I took his hand never letting go. Embraced in his arms, I let my emotions run free. Hope was there for me that day. Christ made my faith rock solid. Time after time God has offered His hand out to me and I denied Him. But when I needed a miracle, his hand was there for me. Never will I ever deny Him or let go from Him. Ever since that day, I have never felt alone. Hand-in-hand, God is there with me taking life one step at a