What love and prayers can do...

It wasn’t the usual weekend for us. Dad was rushed to the hospital due to heart attack. He’s now confined at the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and is set to undergo a series of medical tests. I was devastated. I’ve been really sad since then. It just breaks my heart to know dad’s condition. It had to happen in the US where dad and mom are supposed to be enjoying their much deserved vacation. Sadly, what should have been a happy reunion with their eldest daughter (my sister) turns out to be a poignant experience for the three of them.

It was Sunday morning here. I just came from Sunday mass when my brother relayed to me what my sister told him about mom. That mom barely slept the night they brought dad to the hospital on Friday night there and oftentimes, she would break down and cry. I felt like I was hit in the chest with a stick. My heart sank for mom. She wasn’t allowed to stay beside dad. Actually, no one was allowed to stay. I know it was hard for mom to leave dad alone in the hospital.

Amidst all this uncertainty, we have no one to turn to but God. I never stop praying. When I went to church last Sunday, I couldn’t help but cry. I just couldn’t hold back my tears. My heart goes out to mom and dad. I miss them now more than ever. I wish I could fly to Los Angeles right away. Something is telling me that I have to be strong but my heart is filled with deep sorrow, unspeakable sorrow because of dad’s condition. Oh yes, I am my father’s daughter.

In spite of everything, I never lose faith in God. And as always, I ask for the miraculous intercessions of Mama Mary, St. Jude and St. Pio. God has been good. He uses creative and unique ways to show his infinite love for us. Barely a day after I posted dad’s condition on Facebook, I’ve been swamped with love and support from everyone either through private messages, wall posts, sms, and even personal calls offering their sincere prayers for dad. God never fails to amaze me with His divine powers. Our family is blessed with kindhearted and beautiful people around. I am so grateful.

This morning, my sister sent me latest pictures of dad that I would like to share with you. It is encouraging to know that his condition now is far better than the first time he was brought to the hospital. Though he seems to have lost some weight, that's okay. There's just so much to be thankful for. Dad is safe and that’s enough to calm me down.

Today, dad is scheduled to undergo an angiogram. It’s supposed to examine his heart’s condition to determine what procedure, if any, is necessary for him. I can only hope for the best. The collective prayers of everyone give me enough strength and confidence that everything will be fine... just perfectly fine. I can never be more grateful for the abundant love and support being showered upon our family. I will make sure to keep everyone posted on dad’s condition through this blog.

In the meantime and as promised, below are some pictures of dad taken inside his ICU room. By the way, sorry if the pictures are kind of blurry. These were just taken using a mobile phone camera. Here you go -

Dad with Mom


Some of you may be going through the same situation right now. Hold on to your faith. God works in mysterious ways and oftentimes, in the most unexpected moments, HE surprises us with wonderful miracles. ♥♥♥