Healing Marsha

I work in an Assisted Living Community and someone I work with Marsha, was in a severe car accident. She was driving at night and I was told it was adverse conditions (raining) and she went off the road hitting a tree head on. When I was told about her I was in shock because the first thing I heard was she had a head injury and was on a ventilator and had not woke up in 5 days. This news I received was not promising, in fact it was not sure if she would even make it.

Head injuries are serious and being on a ventilator makes you wonder if the brain is not functioning correctly that she is unable to breathe on her own. My perception of her outcome was not good to be honest, then as I felt sadness wash over me I quickly decided to push such negative thoughts away. I know negative thoughts will only bring more negative thoughts and situations. So I told myself just have faith she will recover and I started praying for her.

I began praying and visualizing her healing and believing she was healed. I know in my own life and by others that healing comes from believing and having faith. I go to bed at night and I have a healing mantra I use among other affirmations that I use as I’m going to sleep which is, “Thank you for my healing.” I give thanks and praise each night and recently when I wake up I use this as well. I’ve noticed a healing spirit within since this became a routine.

I’ve added to my ritual “Thank you for Marsha’s healing.” Because we are all connected and I know the power in prayer and faith. Faith can heal.

The response in our community with staff has been amazing. She’s in a different city and everyone is driving to see her. Check on her, make sure she knows we care and love her. I’ve never seen such a response and it’s beautiful to see.

Marsha is doing better. She’s awake and out of Critical Care. They have been weaning her off the vent, but not yet successful. Tuesday she was able to walk to the bathroom and she was given a piece of paper and actually wrote a name. The name she wrote was about a resident in or community who is in Hospice Care. We were all moved that here Marsha is with a broken leg, skull fracture and has a tracheotomy and she’s asking how a resident is. A true testament to her selflessness and why she is so loved. So when you read this, please say a prayer and give thanks for Marsha’s healing. Thank you.