He Lives
I have a special friend who I have never met but he is very dear to me. We share pictures, talk about our children and grandchildren, and we always remember to pray for each other.
We met on a Social Website 10 years ago and started studying together. He lived in Missouri and we both looked forward to meeting online to discuss the day's activities. We always find something interesting to talk about especially because we were of the same faith.
I noticed sometimes that my friend could not concentrate and I knew when he was having a headache because his text would have errors in them otherwise they were alright.
It would be fun to ask his opinion on my assignments, it was so easy to talk to him. He was not judgmental, and therefore it made our friendship special.
Karl, (not his real name) decided that he wanted to go to live in Florida because Missouri was too cold and he wanted a change. He packed his belongings and off he went to Florida. Still having a few headaches sometimes and now his eyes were acting up, Karl decided to do the check-up that was long overdue.
An MRI diagnostic test showed that Karl had a brain tumer which was giving him headaches and interfering with his vision. Karl had high hopes as he discussed his condition with the doctor and was assured that the surgery would take a few hours but he had to stay 4 days in the hospital for observation. Otherwise everything would be fine.
Karl checked himself in the hospital and I wondered what was going on with him because he did not call or send an email. It was now 13 months since I spoke with him, one day I received an email telling me that after 13 months in the hospital he came out in a power chair.
I felt it for Karl, the surgery went wrong and he was completely messed up. He could only use his right hand and his brain seems to be intact but he could not help himself otherwise.
I prayed for him continuously but on March 11, 2016, he sent me a Birthday Card and did not communicate with me again. I wondered if he had died or just unable to communicate.
On March 11, 2017, I got a birthday card from Karl. This was a pleasant surprise, it made my day. I do not know what condition he is in I do not want to stress him with questions but one thing I know he is still alive. He Lives
Many blessings
Luna
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Lovely post, Luna. I'm only guessing that due to the close nature of your friendship with each other his lack of contact may be about wanting to spare your feelings about his condition. It's wonderful to have such a friendship. Cherish it and it's memories and the fact that it's still very much alive :-)
Rich
"He lives, He lives...." I am so glad that He lives!
Thank you for being a friend. There are few things in life more important than the sacrifice of friendship.
My Dear Luna, I read EVERYTHING you write...why do you think I find you so very interesting?...and there are just too few interesting people left in the world today...
@ AGOgden I do notice that you read all my posts. I am truly thankful.I don't know why but it a good thing. I am grateful to have you on my team.
I can see that you are heading to the top. If you reach before me just hang on for a few minutes I will be right behind you. LOL
Many Blessings!
Luna
You humble me, Luna...and that's a good thing...but my surmise is that when I get there, you'll be waiting for me...Press On!
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God bless your friend. Happy to hear he is in a way ok and is thinking of you.
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