One Way Conversation With A Friend

February 10, Sunday 2pm (U.S. Central Time) 4am, Monday (Philippine Time) Pastor Chaz texted me to inform me that Omie was awake. Chaz has been watching over Omie almost every night inside the ICU. I immediately called through his cell phone. Chaz positioned his cell phone to where it is within hearing distance from Omie. Then with such overwhelming emotion I spoke to Omie for the very first time since his collapse. I told him to hold on to Jesus like I have always reminded him over and over again before I moved to the United States. Omie could not verbalize his reaction to the words he heard me speak but could only reciprocate through the movement of his hand. My kids and my wife also had their chance to wish Omie well, it was a very emotional day for me and my family indeed. I miss my friend and how I wish I was with him during this very crucial time. Omie continues to fight for his life daily and as of this writing Omie has spent his 12th day inside the ICU due to Brain Aneurism and Heart Attack. He is not yet out of the woods and the prognosis continues to be rather dismal for all of us. He is still alive although in a precarious state...I have all the reason to be hopefull and all the reason to continue to believe in Miracles but not my will but God's will be done. Until the next update, I continue to hope and show my love to a friend who is closer to me than a brother. Offering nothing more than my prayers to the Lord for his well being and my faith in our Living God that He is in control...whatever happens.

And now these three remain: faith, hope and love the but the greatest of these is love
1Cor 13:13

Postscript: Pastor Chaz read all of the comments posted in my previous blog to Omie...they were all very encouraged(especially Omie)...thank you all for the support and God bless!!!