Back when I was diagnosed with my condition, I was at a cross roads. I had been raised Catholic but had stopped all attendance of an organized church for several years. I was attending a bible study studying about the parables of Jesus, which are some really incredible accounts of Chris’ life on earth. I was intrigued and skeptical. So when stuff started to hit the proverbial fan I guess I was in a good place to be open to the reality of God. I was working as a summer intern at Genentech and was leaving work to go for my 2nd argon laser treatment of my left eye. The first surgery 6 weeks prior caused the large E on the eye chart to become an F. Needless to say I was a tad apprehensive. Well, the receptionist at work asked me if I was a believer and I responded with something like ‘I guess so’. Then she asked if she could pray for me and I said “yes,” because honestly what did I have to lose. She stood up in the lobby placed her hand on my shoulder and prayed for my surgery and for peace. The drive to the doctor’s office was what blew me away; I had a peace that was absolutely out of this world. As scared as I was I couldn’t have conjured up this peace if I wanted to. And thus began my wonderful journey with God. The E on the eye chart was gone after this treatment, but I had PEACE!
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