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February 2008
MIRACLE!!
Time Between the Promise and
the Fulfillment of God’s
Revelation Rema Word Working in me!!
This February my husband and I went to a Medical Health Spa in Adventura,
Florida, just North of Miami. The clinic is called Pritikin Longevity Center
. It advertises longevity thru proper diet and exercise. Upon arrival we
were weighed in and given blood tests and a very active schedule of lectures
and exercise routines along with a stress test. They detox you by removing
all sugar, salt and oil from your diet. We each had a personal doctor
assigned to us. Ours was Dr Sam Sugar. After my 10 minute stress test on the
tread mill another Dr read the result and circled an area of concern. My
heart rate showed an irregularity when I was at my peak heart rate. ..
Toward the end of our week (On Valentines Day 2008) Dr Sam Sugar told me
that my heart stress test was very bad. That I was a “mess” medically
speaking and my thyroid was only functioning 90% and I had high
cholesterol!! He looked like he was going to cry when he told me, “ I can’t
prescribe any medication for you because it might kill you.” You can only
imagine our shock and surprise. I felt healthy and was in no discomfort what
so ever. He told me how important it was to contact our primary care doctor
at home to schedule an apt. He even phoned Dr Verwest for me to set up the
apt and arrange to have all my records forwarded.
My next step at Pritikin was to schedule a visit to the cardiologist , Dr
Schipe. He reviewed my records and said I had 20% blockage and possible
hardening of the arteries but he wasn’t concerned with someone my age, 64.
However, when I returned to our hotel room the phone was ringing and it was
the cardiologist asking me if I had any pressure on my chest. I said yes and
he really got excited!! He urged me to get under a doctors care immediately!
You can only imagine my surprise !!
I immediately began to pray and ask the Lord for direction! If I drove all
the way back to Cape Coral I wasn’t sure if any cardiologist could see me
right away. Then the thought came to me…my neighbor and friend Michael
Carmichael is a born again, spirit filled cardiologist and he had mentioned
opening a new Heart Clinic in Boynton Beach Fl.
Now here is where the miracles begin to unfold!! Not only was he in the area
but the Clinic where he is a director had just opened two weeks prior!! And
he and his family were in the process of moving into the area!! He told me
to come over right away and bring my records. So I hired a driver and went
the next morning to the Bethesda Heart Institute in Boynton Beach . While
waiting for Michael to see me I wrote down all the scriptures I could find
in my bible on the heart and began reading them over and over. A peace
settled over me that is hard to describe.
When Dr Carmichael read my Pritikin lab stress test report he called in his
associate Dr Samatha Kwan and together they prayed over me, speaking
scriptures. Samatha laid her hand on my heart and spoke new electrolytes and
a strong heart with no blockage. It was very precious and anointed! Michael
then gave me Ps 51…Create in me a clean (new) heart O! Lord and renew a
right spirit within me!! I literally felt the presence of heaven. Like a
shikina glory!!
Then as a huge favor to me Dr Michael Carmichael walked me to the lounge
outside the OR and introduced me to a Dr Louis Snyder. He also read my
records. Both said I should have further tests. Then Dr Snyder called his
office and arranged for me to be tested first thing Monday morning.
Ok now here is the next miracle…I live 4 hours away from where all the tests
were being done. Michael was leaving the next day to take his wife to
Jekyell Island for her birthday and he offered for me to stay at his home.
He had just moved and completed fixing up a guest cabana room at their new
home where I could stay over the week end . These are not just a
coincidences….I believe that they are divine appointments!! So I checked out
of Pritikin and moved into the Carmichaels home for the weekend. It was like
going into the arms of Jesus. It was so peaceful and loving spending time
with two of his children, ages 17 and 9. Rachael and Ian. We relaxed by the
pool, swam and had a marvelous time of fellowship!
Monday bright and early I arrived fasting for the next round of tests. The
technicians put a dye into my arm and read my heart rhythm during a stress
test.
I then drove back home to Useppa Island and waited to hear the results.
During my four hour drive back I kept praising Jesus and thanking Him for my
life He spoke to me and said” Kay, the pressure on your heart is Me holding
it in the palm of my hands.” What a joy to know Jesus and have a personal
relationship with Him! His love and presence remains to this day unshakeable
in my life!
Once on Useppa I told my husband what Jesus had said and his comment was “We
will still wait to hear from the doctors”….good ol’ Charlie. Always so
practical!
We were hosting an Island party the next day and there was a lot to be done.
While setting up for the party Dr Carmichael called and said the results
showed an irregular heart beat and he recommended a cauterization procedure.
I didn’t want to wait because our grandchildren were arriving in a few days
and we only get to see them a couple times a year. So the day after our
party I had a driver ferry me across the water at 4:30 am and drove myself
to the Bethesda Heart Institute for the surgery. Once again I praised Jesus
all the way across. And I was fully prepared to face the results. Telling
Jesus “If my death will bring my children closer to you then so be it. I am
ready! This year is my 40th year serving Him and I have waited all these
years to see Him face to face . So either way I was happy!
It was a surreal experience. Being prepped for surgery and facing what could
have been a serious diagnosis. The nursing staff couldn’t have been dearer
and more considerate and kind toward me. But all through the procedure I was
calm, although anxious I kept getting Phil 4:8 think on whatsoever is pure
and just and of a good report…
You are awake for the cauterization procedure and I shall never forget the
doctor’s words….Dr Snyder said, “Kay, we have your heart in full view on the
screen and you have a perfect heart!! There is no damage or blockage!!
PTL! I could have danced I was so overjoyed!! My heart beat per minute is 85
and I am told that excellent is 60!!! Not only do I have a new heart but I
have a very strong heart beat!! The recovery nurses told me that is as
strong as a new babies!!! PTL!
The four attending nurses gathered around my bed as I lay in recovery ( you
have to lay flat for 4-6 hours afterward) and they said everyone on the
floor wants to know what kind of lifestyle you have. We all want your heart!
And I said, “I take daily” gos-pills”…They all said what are they? And I
said scriptures taken internally keep me well. They all laughed and hugged
me and we had a great time visiting and sharing about our families, etc…
Now for the next miracle…A spirit filled sister in the Lord, Dee Cushing,
just happened to call me as I was preparing to go to the hospital. She lives
in West Palm Beach and kindly offered to drive me to her home after the
surgery while I recuperated. I was not told by the attending receptionist
who gave me admission instructions that I could not drive for two days
afterward. And I had driven myself to the hospital. Once again God worked it
all out. Dee picked me up and she and her husband Tom spoiled me with
delicious meals and a comfortable 3 nights stay in their lovely home.
Miracles and more miracles just keep occurring….
I was told to see an Endocrinologist as soon as possible to check out my
thyroid. Which is probably the cause for my high cholesterol…well guess who
was arriving at our home on Sunday? My son-in-law from New Hampshire who
just happens to be an Endocrinologist!! Isn’t God amazing? If you tried to
arrange such things it would never happen. I stand in awe of my God and His
timing and leading!! Barry checked my records and felt my thyroid and said
all is well!! Yeh!!~ God!!
Thank you all for your prayers and love.
I live to praise His holy Name!!
P.S.
For all those who think this was simply a misdiagnosis by two internists and
three cardiologists and not one but three stress tests and numerous blood
and nuclear medicine machine tests.... I must add…
The way everything connected so easily and so quickly was not a chance
happening.
I believe with all my heart that it was a divine intervention. The
unshakeable peace that was over me the entire time cannot be denied.
Psalm 91 says, “Those who dwell in the secret place of the most high shall
abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” And I truly did! The entire time!
I am not unique in my faith. It is for everyone. Simply believe God’s Word,
simply, like a child and He will honor you in ways you cannot imagine!
God comes for His Word spoken over the earth and fulfills it through us.
Love,
k Chapin
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HEART SCRIPTURES
Matt 9: 22
Jesus said, “daughter be of good comfort; thy faith has made thee whole”.
Matt14:36
They sought Him that they might only touch the hem of His garment; and as
many as touched were made perfectly whole.
Exodus 23:25
As you serve the Lord your God,…He will take sickness away from the midst of
thee.
1Samuel 16:7
The Lord looketh on the heart.
2 Chronicles 16:9
For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show
Himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward Him.
Psalms 28:7, 16
The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am
helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoices; and with my song I will praise
Him.
Psalms 30: 12
To the end that my glory may sing praise to Thee, and not be silent. O Lord,
my God, I will give thee thanks forever!
Psalms 31:23,24
O love the Lord, all ye saints; for the Lord preserveth the faithful….
Psalms 34:18
The Lord is close to them of a broken heart
Psalms 51: 10
Create in me a clean (new) heart O Lord and restore a right spirit within
me..
Psalms 57: 7
My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise.
Psalms 91:14,16
Because he(k) has set his love upon Me, therefore will I deliver him(k): I
will set him(k) on high because he(k) has known My Name.
With long life will I satisfy him(k) and shew him(k) my salvation.
Pro 4:4; 23
He taught me and said, Let thine heart retain My Words: keep my commandments
and live.
Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.
Ecc 3:11
He hath made everything beautiful in His time.; also He has set the world in
their heart…
8: 5
Whoso keepth the commandment shall feel no evil thing; and a wise man’s
heart discerns both time and judgment
Isaiah 38:16
O Lord, by these things men live, and in all these things is the life of my
spirit: so will thou recover me, and make me to live.
Jeremiah 30:17
For I will restore health to thee, and will heal thy wounds, saith the
Lord….
Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly beyond all that we ask
or think, according to the power that works in us. Eph 3:20 Alleluia!!
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