I have one more reason to be thankful!
By Amber
@AmbiePam (94517)
United States
May 21, 2023 3:57pm CST
Most of you probably have no idea how important this picture is to me. I took it this morning when my dad got up to preach for the first time in three months. You might remember he had 6 vertebrae replaced in his neck, and they expected he'd be back in the pulpit in 6 weeks. However, his voice just wouldn't come back. One last procedure didn't seem to be working, but he had a lot of people praying for him. He was scheduled to return June 11th because his voice was still not back to normal, but there was a mix up on who was filling in today.
I found out yesterday he was going to preach today, and I knew I had to be there. I grew up in church: Sunday morning, Sunday night, and Wednesday night. Since I've been in so much pain for so long my attendance has been more than spotty. But I was going to go this morning! And when my dad saw me his eyes about popped out of his head!
Only he, Diana (his wife), me, and the song leader knew he was speaking this morning because he didn't want to make a big deal about it. When it became apparent he was going to be the one speaking today everyone started applauding. And then I got up to take this picture, and told him to smile.
And @Juliaacv when he was done preaching...he sang!
Thank you to everyone who prayed. He won't be preaching again until June 11th which is good for the sake of his voice, but I'm thankful we know for sure he's coming back.
Only he, Diana (his wife), me, and the song leader knew he was speaking this morning because he didn't want to make a big deal about it. When it became apparent he was going to be the one speaking today everyone started applauding. And then I got up to take this picture, and told him to smile.
And @Juliaacv when he was done preaching...he sang!
Thank you to everyone who prayed. He won't be preaching again until June 11th which is good for the sake of his voice, but I'm thankful we know for sure he's coming back.35 people like this
31 responses
@Jenaisle (14078)
• Philippines
22 May 23
Miracles do happen, and it happened to your dad. I hope his recovery would be continuous after June 11, I will be praying for him too, just as your whole religious family prays for him.
I can see he's a strong person. God bless him and your family.
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@AmbiePam (94517)
• United States
21 May 23
@Tampa_girl7 Two and a half hours away. He didn’t want me telling even her, but I texted her yesterday, maybe thinking I should (since I knew she wanted to see his return), and when she said she had the flu I thought, no, why tell her when she can’t come anyway. So I texted her after the service with a picture.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50744)
• United States
21 May 23
@AmbiePam does she live near y’all ?
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@RasmaSandra (81127)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
21 May 23
Glory be to the Lord and so happy for you and your family. A wonderful photo and many blessings to your dad,
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@MarieCoyle (39168)
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22 May 23
How wonderful for him, and for all of you, that he was able to do that. May he continue to heal and have many more years with all of you! What a special morning, I'm very glad for you that you were able to attend!
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@MarieCoyle (39168)
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22 May 23
@AmbiePam
I sure do miss my Dad, and it's been years since he's been gone. I loved every minute I got with him, so I understand.
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@snowy22315 (182777)
• United States
22 May 23
That is fantastic So glad he was able to do it! I think God gets most of the credit though
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@allknowing (138314)
• India
22 May 23
And he sang too. Wow!! A miracle indeed. And your Dad looks handsome
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@kaylachan (72456)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
22 May 23
Happy to hear he seems to be recovering well.
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@RebeccasFarm (90571)
• Arvada, Colorado
22 May 23
How is his voice Ambie? Is it full force now?
I am stunned at the power of God
Praise God
Praise God1 person likes this
@AmbiePam (94517)
• United States
22 May 23
@RebeccasFarm I thought about that after the service! I was so annoyed with myself!
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@AmbiePam (94517)
• United States
22 May 23
He's got the power behind it back, which was big. It had no force behind it for so long we didn't think even a really good microphone would be sufficient for him to get up and speak. It can still get a little raspy, and after 2pm it starts to go in and out after being used so much. However, it continues to improve each and every day. Absolutely, praise God!
Yesterday, he sounded absolutely like he always had: no shakiness or rasp at all.
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@RebeccasFarm (90571)
• Arvada, Colorado
22 May 23
@AmbiePam Oh Amen and Amen praise God Ambie I wish you had taken a video of him so we could hear him.
I wish you had taken a video of him so we could hear him.1 person likes this
@1creekgirl (41843)
• United States
22 May 23
Amber, that made me so happy! God still does miracles. I pray His next one will be to completely heal you, also.
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@Deepizzaguy (104659)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
21 May 23
Our pleasure to pray for your dad recovering from his illness.
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@GardenGerty (161165)
• United States
23 May 23
Oh he looks so good. I am glad you could go. Being the hymn nerd that I am I want to know what he sang!!
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@AmbiePam (94517)
• United States
23 May 23
The name of the hymn is "I Will Sing of My Redeemer", and it starts:
I will sing of my Redeemer,
And His wondrous love to me;
On the cruel cross He suffered,
Paid the debt, and made me free.
Sing, oh, sing of my Redeemer,
With His blood He purchased me,
On the cross He sealed my pardon,
Paid the debt, and made me free.
I actually hadn't remembered the hymn until he started singing it, but I love a good hymn.
@crossbones27 (49811)
• Mojave, California
22 May 23
I am not into those kind of things but that is cool in my book. I am glad served as a healing purpose and brought you all closer. People say and do a lot of things but not many back their words by action and why I think its cool. It does not matter whether I believe what you believe but I believe what I see.
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@AmbiePam (94517)
• United States
22 May 23
I actually hesitated to post about it because I know how cynical people are in God and the people who claim to serve Him. But I think that’s ME being the judgmental one, and I knew mylotters would would understand I just want to celebrate something that at one time I thought we’d never get back.
If you have the time, check out my post on Peanut Butter and Jesus. You hit the nail on the head with your reply here, and that post mentions your important point.
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@crossbones27 (49811)
• Mojave, California
22 May 23
@AmbiePam Oh wow, I made someones positive list for once. That's pretty cool, and thank you. I just need good people back. That is a great start. Made me smile and I do not smile much these days.
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@Marilynda1225 (83186)
• United States
23 May 23
What a wonderful miracle you witnessed Amber. I'm so happy to hear that your dad was able to preach and you got to witness it first hand. My heart is smiling reading your post
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@Marilynda1225 (83186)
• United States
23 May 23
@AmbiePam I got goose bumps reading your dad was able to preach but when I saw that you mentioned he was able to sing I knew it was the work of God
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@SeyerLeahcim (58)
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23 May 23
Happy for you and your Dad he has got feeling better and better and back in pulpit. Hoping and prayinv for his wellness.
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