Sunday, October 22, 2006 Luab: Absolute reliance on God By Evelyn R. Luab Light Sunday
When one is left flat broke by an errant husband and the children are bereft of a father, single parents generally cry out for help upwards. They storm God the father for mercy. Somehow they manage to gather strength, to look for financial resources and eventually they get over the crises.
During the times when the heartache is poignant and the future is bleak, one breaks down in tears and on bended knees seek God. Eventually the mist clears, the fog lifts and soothing peace sets in. Direction in one’s life becomes clear. So many single parents have related to me unbelievable experiences and how graces overflow when one bows and says, “Thy Will Be Done!” One incident which happened to me recently, gave me a clear view of God’s hand in our lives.
I was with a group of friends in a car, on our way to Guadalupe. In the front seat was the nephew driving, and on his right was the uncle of my friend. The three of us girls were seated at the back. As we rounded the curve of Capitol Bldg., just before reaching Guadalupe bridge, the uncle grabbed the handbrake and shouted “Stop! Stop!”
It was only then that my friends confessed that he was suffering from severe depression since he was a diabetic.
We were in serious trouble. We were in the middle of the road, and traffic got snarled. The uncle refused to let go of the handbrake. Feeling utterly helpless, I prayed to God and managed to slip out of the car behind the driver’s seat. The car was a two-door one.
Two women with beautiful hearts reached out to help me. One of them said, “Let’s run to the corner fronting the school near the Capitol. My two friends PO1 Ito and PO1 Dacera are stationed there.” These two women will remain nameless forever for I failed to get their names. But to me, they were the angels sent by God. We did literally run and both officers rushed to my aid. They were able to coax the uncle to let go of the handbrake and through gentleness and efficiency (they directed traffic too) I and the group were able to reach the house of my friends in safety. God sent us help through the good hearts of PO1 Ito and PO1 Dacera. God really works in His own mysterious ways.
Last Sept. 30, my husband was admitted to a hospital. He had a very low WBC count of .77. Being an extremely mobile man, he found it extremely difficult to remain in the hospital.
After five days of dextrose feeding, CBC, CBS, SGt etc check ups plus lab. tests, he finally decided he had enough pricks and decided to walk out. I had to sign a waiver, paid our bills and apologized to all the doctors and nurses who were the butt of his ire.
When I reached home, my husband was completely exhausted. He refused my ministrations and blamed me for being the reason he was “in jail” (his words) at the hospital.
Not knowing what to do next and feeling completely helpless, I again turned to God and prayed, “Lord Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on us. How do I give my husband his medications?”
A good friend recommended a special nurse Elvie Estillore who is patience personified. Since Oct. 4, she has been taking good care of my husband. I see very clearly what patience, beauty and care can do for a hard-headed patient. She is God’s angel too.
The best gift God has given me is the friendship and care of Dr. Gerardo Ypil, his wife Chit, his doctor son Dr. Gerry and Larry the accredited and well known literature “bug”. (He enjoys teaching literature and writing).
I’ve received God’s guidance through Dr. Gerry, whose care and concern show true brotherhood in the kingdom of God.
The reason I’m sharing such a personal experience is to inspire others to call on God in their helplessness. When we are at our wits end and call on Him that’s when God steps in.
I still don’t know what our tomorrows will be at home but I know for sure that I’ve placed our plight in God’s hands. In trust, I will always say, “Thy Will Be Done.”
