Testimony of Healing December 19, 2005 Issue

A CHRISTMAS HEALING

HEATHER SAFSTROM

A hot-pink bike, with a second seat at the back for a friend, was under the Christmas tree for our three-year-old daughter Ailia. It had been such fun renovating it for her, and we were looking forward to the delight that we knew would shine in her eyes when she saw it. Imagine our surprise and concern on Christmas morning, when we heard her crying and found that she was unable to move her legs. She'd gone to bed the night before an energetic and well little girl.

My husband, Nick, decided to take Ailia to the local hospital when he saw her condition, and I agreed, realizing this would help quell his fears. As soon as I had seen Ailia that morning, I began to pray. I've learned that any time I've turned wholeheartedly to God in humble prayer, my needs have been met quickly and effectively, without adverse side effects and with the added benefit of spiritual growth.

As I prayed, words of a familiar hymn came to thought:

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