Participants: Alanzo & June Smith
Series Code: FFH
Program Code: FFH00005C
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00:04 Now while you were going through this, and you
00:06 contemplated all possibilities, how did your family, 00:11 what support did you get? 00:14 Well we had family members, we had friends from all over 00:20 the world, some people were calling and just could not get 00:26 through on the line. 00:28 The line was completely filled all the time. 00:31 So some I just went to the hospital and saw them, from 00:34 England, and all over the world. 00:36 I took them home. 00:40 I had to give up my job for two years, two full years. 00:45 Alanzo: we are understanding that you are saying that 00:50 you had support and we are going to be talking about 00:55 your sacrifices and all that happened 01:00 in the years after. 01:02 As a matter of fact, we are going to continue this 01:06 interview with Carter and Bootie because it was not just 01:11 to see his wife open her eyes and then a day or 01:16 two after she walked out of the hospital 01:18 and then that was it. 01:20 They still have a story to share, 01:22 it was a long process. 01:24 We will talk about that in our next segment, in part 01:28 two of this emphasis of dealing with a crises, 01:34 handling a crises. 01:36 Carter, you as and individual, you have gone through 01:42 this crises, briefly what would you say to someone 01:47 listening to your story who might be, 01:51 at this point discouraged? 01:54 Who might be at this point feel like 01:56 they want to give up? 01:57 Who at this point might say what's the sense, 02:00 there is no hope? 02:02 Your wife was in a coma for six long weeks. 02:06 Did you give up hope? Carter: no! 02:08 So what would you say to the individual who, no matter 02:11 what the situation is, they feel like they want to give 02:14 up hope? Briefly! 02:16 First, trust God. 02:18 God is in it with you. 02:21 I discovered that afterward, and even though I thought 02:25 He wasn't there with me, God was in it with me. 02:29 I believe now, with all my heart, the God did what He 02:34 did for a purpose. 02:37 Alanzo: so your faith carried you through? 02:38 My faith is stronger in God today, 02:41 then it was when that happened. 02:50 Isn't it amazing, and isn't it powerful how one can 02:55 allow his crises to drive him closer to God? 03:02 Unfortunately, there are some individuals who in their 03:06 crises moment, they do the opposite. 03:09 When they are going through their stress, their pain, 03:11 their anger, what ever it is they are going through, 03:14 it somehow weakens their faith. 03:17 But here we have a classic example of a real tragedy. 03:21 This is not something you imagine, not something we 03:24 make light of, it is a real problem. 03:29 Yet his crises drives him closer to his faith. 03:35 Dr. June: and that is what we would like individuals 03:38 and particularly for families to understand that events 03:42 that are unanticipated will come. 03:45 But when they do come there is hope. 03:48 You have got to find a way to put your hand in the hand 03:54 of a mighty God. 03:56 Because much like He has brought the Frances's through, and 04:00 they are now celebrating His goodness, so can you. 04:04 Alanzo: that is so true. 04:07 You are listening and I hope you haven't let go of your 04:12 hope and your faith, be strong. 04:15 Remember we have part two and we want you to join us 04:20 on our next broadcast when we will continue our session 04:24 with Bootie and Carter Frances. 04:27 Thank you for listening. |
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