Thursday, April 3, 2014

Weathering Life's Storms


Today’s Blog is dedicated to a determined and precious young child who, along with her family, needs our prayers as they go through a period of suffering and pain.

The story speaks for itself and once again underscores the fact that we all need to be prepared for the storms which affect our lives.

A dear friend of mine called and told me that a close friend of hers had a 7 year old daughter was complaining of headaches and when they took her to the doctor it was determined that she had a growth on her spine where it connects to the head.

She was in the hospital in critical condition, where tests were being done to determine the nature of the growth and what had to be done to save her life.

My friend asked me to accompany her to the hospital and help comfort the child’s family. I was most happy to do so.

When we arrived in the child’s room we were overwhelmed by the sight of Amalia, lying in bed with a brace around her neck.

We stayed for several hours as this small young person smiled, joked with us and played some of the games my friend had brought for her.

There is much to be done medically, including a surgery as her life hangs in the balance.

With tears in my eyes this Poem is written and dedicated to brave Amalia with prayers for her full recovery.


Pain and Suffering are not reserved Just for the Aging

Amalia is tiny, petite and ever so sweet
Just 7 years old and with a big smile did she us greet
As she laid quietly on the hospital bed
Gently resting her troubled spine and head

There was a dangerous growth eating away the bones in her body
Raising serious concern in the minds of her parents and everybody
That the life of this delicate loving child was in danger
And the community began in unity to say prayers for her

As we move through life there is one fact that is abundantly clear
That at times we must question why nature instills in us such pain and fear
But if we keep true to our faith we somehow gather the strength to grow through the storm
And with hope as our anchor return our life to its norm


Bernie Otis


Bernard ("Bernie") Otis is the author of the upcoming international bestseller, "How To Prepare For Old Age (If You Haven't Married Into A Wealthy Family)". If you have a question or comment, or a personal story about life and aging, please send me an email to seymour.otis@gmail.com

And, please be sure to support my friend Lorrie Caplan Shern's work. Information about her book and blog can be found at www.givingbirthtomyparents.com, and her wonderful songs can be found on www.soundcloud.com. Her phone is 720-652-6655.




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