Hurricane Andrew, Joshua, and the Angels
In August of 1992 Hurricane Andrew devastated the state of Florida. George HW Bush was in his final year of office.We lived in a suburb just north of Mobile, Alabama so the rain started late some time on the night of the 24th as the hurricane made it's way north. I was pregnant with my 3rd son and 5 days overdue.
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Joshua.
On the right is a compilation showing the last landfall of the hurricane just to the east of us on the 25th.
Of course I would go into labor at this time!
We drove to the hospital in the rain and wind and arrived safely to begin a very long and painful process.
My mom is an RN and had come from Texas to visit and help with the family for a few days so she was right by my side for which I am very grateful
Complications and Miracles
My previous birth with my 2nd son had a slight complication that would prevent him from crowning but with the assistance of a knowledgeable obstetrician I was able to have a natural birth. This time seemed to be following a similar path and labor was drawing in to a lengthy situation.After nearly 18 hours I had developed a fever and was given antibiotics and procedures to induce birth. I was growing tired and at my wits ends with worry and frustration at the health of my baby. I did not want a C-section but with one final exam the doctor informed me that if the baby failed to crown within 30 minutes I would be prepped for immediate surgery.
If I wanted to birth my son the natural way, I needed a miracle.
My mom sat by my side as I began to weep. I thought I could not fight for my child any longer I was in pain and thoroughly exhausted.
I looked towards heaven and prayed "God please help us".
And then... through the door to my room came a big beautiful figure of light! It was white and brilliant and filled the entire doorway and beyond as it lingered and then came towards my bed.
It brushed past me slowly on the right and I felt it's warm light as it filled me completely with peace and joy.
And I knew he was sent by God.
I looked to my mother on the left and said "it's going to be OK now" and for the first time in 36 hours, I fell into a deep sleep.
As promised the doctor returned in 30 minutes to do a final check before heading to surgery and Behold... I was crowning!!
The baby was finally coming!!!
I was rushed to delivery and soon he was born.
That was my first physical encounter with an angel. I know in my heart it was an angel from God sent to heal my body and birth my son into this world.
My fever had ended and as I left for home recovery Joshua remained in the hospital to ensure any infection had not passed on to him. It nearly broke my heart to leave him but I knew the Lord would be looking after him. He came home the next day.
Joshua Daniel, my last born youngest son of 3, called an angel to our side and birthed a miracle for us both. He was the perfect age for the baby Jesus in our Church production that year.
And what a sweet baby Jesus he made.
As a small child, he continued to receive angel visits from time to time and described them in detail. Our family is blessed by their miracles.
FYI: He turned 13 (bahMitvah age )the day Katrina became a hurricane. We stayed right here and watched it.
He moved to Texas briefly the year Harvey hit Houston.
He moved back this year just in time to bring the first hurricane of the season. We still don't know what that all means.
My mom is now 77 years old and says she will never forget how my countenance changed when I told her "it will be ok".
Miracles.
They happen. because God is good.
Blessings in Christ
Maranatha!
Cindy
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