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A TRUE CHRISTMAS MIRACLE!

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bman36
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A TRUE CHRISTMAS MIRACLE!
Posted by bman36 on Sunday, December 25, 2005 9:16 AM
Good morning everyone,
Today I am completely overjoyed to be able to share this story with you. Christen is my youngest daughter at age seven. Almost three weeks ago she came down with a severe case of laryngitis. Not sure on the spelling there but no matter. From this illness she could barely talk. Naomi and I would have to bend down to her just to listen to her anytime she spoke. After many phone calls and a trip to the doctor we were no further ahead. Christen had a speaking part in their Christmas Concert that she ended up having to give up. She was heart broken and so were we. Our Kids attend a Christian school so many people have been praying for her recovery. Christen loves to sing all day long so needless to say our house has been quiet the last few weeks. Last night we attended our Christmas eve. service at our church. It was strange not to hear her singing since we know this is what she loves most. The last diagnosis the doctor gave was that Christen would have to have a tube inserted down her nose and throat if she did not recover by the end of this month. The very thought had Naomi and I very concerned. A few days ago Christen whispered in my ear "Daddy, all I want for Christmas is my voice back". I was choked. I told her we were praying and believing for a healing for her. She was a real trooper, she just smiled and went on playing. It has been a tough time for us all. This morning I got up to let our dog in and headed back up stairs. I could hear one of the kids following me...it was Christen. She came running up the stairs behind me sporting a big smile. I looked at her and said "Merry Christmas sweetheart". Her reply was the best Christmas present yet..."Merry Christmas Daddy, I got my voice back!". Tears are still running down my cheeks as I sit and write this for you all. What a miracle is all I can say. I wanted to share this with all my very best friends here on the forum. In the past many of us have shared in time of need. Today we can share a miracle. Thankyou all for listening. Merry Christmas and God Bless you all. P.S....the house isn't quiet anymore and I love it!!! Later eh...Brian.
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, December 25, 2005 9:55 AM
Thats a great Christmas story, thanks for sharing that!

Merry Christmas!!!

Paul2
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, December 25, 2005 10:39 AM
Thank the Lord for his miracles.

Glad to hear you daughter's better.

Merry Xmas to all....

Hope many in need get their miracle..

OkieRRr
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Posted by markn on Sunday, December 25, 2005 10:54 AM
Truly miraculous-the best things in life are the simplest-everyone will remember this Christmas forever.
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, December 25, 2005 10:56 AM
BRIAN
glade every thing turned out , happy holidays ,up their in the north., MY FREIND. BEN[:D][:D][:D]
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Posted by kimbrit on Sunday, December 25, 2005 12:22 PM
Nice one Brian, that's a good Christmas present for you all.
Kim
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Posted by tmcc man on Sunday, December 25, 2005 12:41 PM
That is a great Christmas present. Best luck to you in the future.
Colin from prr.railfan.net
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Posted by jasher817 on Sunday, December 25, 2005 12:54 PM
Thank you for your miracle. I know the Lord loves us all, Even us train NUTS. Merry Christmas And Happy New Year from Mesa, AZ USA
Its A Hobby and a Life, Have FUN with it! The Chalker Brooks Railroad
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, December 25, 2005 1:02 PM
Not a nicer day I am sure for the voice of your daughter to return.


mikadousrp
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Posted by bman36 on Sunday, December 25, 2005 4:03 PM
Hi everyone,
Thankyou everyone for all the kind words and well wishes! Hope your Christmas is one to remember too! Family will be here shortly. All the best. Later eh...Brian.
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Posted by toenailridgesl on Sunday, December 25, 2005 9:15 PM
A nice story, Brian. Best wishes to all
Phil Creer, The Toenail Ridge Shortline, Adelaide Sth Oz http://www.trainweb.org/toenailridge toparo ergo sum
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, December 26, 2005 2:47 AM
Brian, congratulations on your wonderfull Christmas gift!
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Posted by powlee on Monday, December 26, 2005 4:01 AM
Brian
Children and Christmas go together. Wonderful ending to your story.
Merry Christmas to you all

Ian P

Ian P - If a man speaks in a desert where no woman can hear, Is he still wrong?

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, December 26, 2005 6:06 AM
Hi Brian and Family
What a great story. The age of miracles is not past.
Glad we are on the "Glory Train"

Get on board folks ( John 3:16)
You won't get there standing on the station!!
A very Happy new year to you and all who read this
Please keep in touch.

Dave
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, December 26, 2005 6:08 AM
Tremendous Brian!

My family are very happy for you. Happy New Year.

Matthew[:D]
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Posted by Tom The Brat on Monday, December 26, 2005 9:50 AM
What a delight!

God is good.
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Posted by Train 284 on Monday, December 26, 2005 11:02 AM
That is a wonderful story! Just what we need at a Christmas time!
Matt Cool Espee Forever! Modeling the Modoc Northern Railroad in HO scale Brakeman/Conductor/Fireman on the Yreka Western Railroad Member of Rouge Valley Model RR Club
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Posted by grandpopswalt on Monday, December 26, 2005 4:47 PM
Brian,

Thanks for sharing this experience with us.

As someone else wrote, we need to hear good things such as this once in a while to help forget the many negative things that have become the center of our focus lately.

And give Christen a big hug from all of us here on the forum.

Walt
"You get too soon old and too late smart" - Amish origin
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, December 26, 2005 6:22 PM
That was great!!!! God Bless your children.
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Posted by bman36 on Monday, December 26, 2005 11:57 PM
Hi there,
Again thankyou all! Christen has read all your replies. It put a huge smile on her face to see all your kind words and encouragement. I too have been very encouraged by all the great friends I share this forum with. This feels like family for me and I very much appreciate that. Looking forward to an awesome new year! Later eh...Brian.
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Posted by Tom The Brat on Tuesday, December 27, 2005 8:38 AM
Are you mad? Exposing your 7-year-old to posts from brats like me[:-,]
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Posted by Rene Schweitzer on Friday, December 30, 2005 10:09 AM
Aww, Brian, what a great story. Sounds like everyone got a special gift this year.

Rene Schweitzer

Classic Toy Trains/Garden Railways/Model Railroader

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 2, 2006 1:15 AM
I'm glad to hear that she is well hopefully still the same -I'm into both fields at work there (job is medical (RPh), belief in God). Congrats again
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Posted by bman36 on Tuesday, January 3, 2006 7:34 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by TheRockModeler

I'm glad to hear that she is well hopefully still the same -I'm into both fields at work there (job is medical (RPh), belief in God). Congrats again
Thanks...she is doing well. Still chattering away! Life is great. Later eh...Brian.
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 9, 2006 11:57 AM
AND THE ANGELS PROCLAIMED

GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST, FOR UNTO US A CHILD IS BORN

It may be after Christmas, but Merry Christmas. God does things beyond our understanding, and I believe that this is one of them. As the Angels proclaimed,

GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST.
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