Holding on to His Promises

Chapter 35: Faith Matters

I was woken up in the morning hearing the music player playing a song. I had never woken up in the morning with such peace like this. I love this kind of atmosphere.

"Heal me Oh Lord,
And I will be healed
Save me and I will be saved
Heal me Oh Lord
And I will be healed
For You are the One I praise
You are the One I praise . . ."

My eyes became misty bacause of some tears forming there in so much joy. I felt comfort while hearing that song.

"Thank you, Lord . . ." I whispered while letting my tears fall. I had never said that before. But now, I wanted to say that over and over.

Napatingin ako sa may bandang gilid ko, at nakita ko roon ang pamphlet na binasa ni Mommy para sa akin. Kinuha ko iyon at muling binasa ang kwento ng lalaking isang bulag na pinagaling ni Hesus. It was really amazing. Napangiti ako nang matapos kong basahin iyon.

I tried to sit up, forcing my body to move. The pain was still there but I'm holding on to what Jesus said that my faith has healed me. Sinubukan kong bumaba sa kama, hanggang sa napaluhod ako sa sahig. I moaned when I felt the pain on my back.

"You can do it, Demi," I cheered myself with a fighting spirit.

I crawled, heading to the direction of the window. I endured the pain while I was trying to stand up and reaching for the window. Nang mahawakan ko ang bakal nito, doon ako kumapit at pinilit na tumayo. "Aahh!" I felt my bones reacted. I closed my eyes and relaxed myself. I took a deep breath and then stood up straight by holding on the window as my support. My hands and feet were shivering.

"Demi!" I heard Mom's voice. I turned my head to her who was rushing to come to me. She worriedly held me to support me. "What are you doing?" she asked with fear in her voice.

"I'm trying to walk."

"Hindi mo pa kaya! Halika na!" Niyakap niya ako para pigilan ako. Sinubukan niyang tanggalin ang kamay ko na nakakapit sa bintana pero hindi ako bumitaw.

"Just let me, Mommy," I told her.

"No. Go back to your bed. Baka kung ano pang mangyari sa 'yo."

"No, God already healed me, Mommy," sabi ko, at doon siya napatigil. Kitang kita ko ang pagkunot ng noo niya dahil magkalapit lang ang mga mukha namin. "Last night, I encountered God. I know He healed me," I told her. My eyes began to water again.

Napatitig siya sa akin at tila pinag-aaralan niya ang mga sinasabi ko.

"God is real, Mommy." My voice broke as I broke down in tears, "I'll get well soon!" I blubbered.

Niyakap niya ako. Naramdaman ko ang pagyugyog ng balikat niya dahil sa pag-iyak. "I believe that!" she breathed.

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Nilapag ni Mommy sa kama ang tray na naglalaman ng plate na may rice at steamed vegetables. Ganito palagi ang inihahain niya sa akin dahil ito ang bilin ng doctor. Kasama rin ang pag-inom ng mga fresh fruit drinks.

She helped me to sit up and lean my back against the headboard; and then she sat beside me. Sinubuan niya ako para pakainin.

"I have a gift for you after this," she said with a smile on her lips.

"Really?" sabi ko bago sinubo ang pagkain na nasa kutsara.

"Yes."

Bahagya lang akong ngumiti. Nang maubos ko ang pagkain ko, lumabas si Mommy. Nang makabalik siya, may dala siyang paper back, at saka niya inabot sa akin. "Here." Kinuha ko iyon at tiningnan ang laman. My lips parted in surprise when I saw that it was a Bible! Nilabas ko iyon at tuwang tuwa na pinagmasdan.