Aug 2007
A Shocking Revelation
A Shocking Revelation
Recently, we were coming back from a morning walk, and witnessed an event that really shook our hearts. An older man walking on the other side of the street started weaving straight towards us. He made eye contact with us, then clutched his heart, and fell to his knees in the middle of the street.
The next few moments seemed to move in slow motion. The man cried out in pain, and continued to fall face down, flat on the pavement. He was struggling to breathe, and his body was shaking all over.
I thought, “Oh, God, please don’t let this man die!” Kadin sat in his stroller, staring at this man with fear in his eyes. All I knew to do was pray…
Sean asked a woman walking by to help us call for an ambulance. At first, she seemed unwilling to get involved, but when Sean shoved his cell phone in her face and pleaded with her, she couldn’t say no.
We waffled for a minute, trying to decide if we should turn the man to his side so that he could breathe better. Sean tried to turn the large man over, but couldn’t move him alone. At this point I realized that we had several interested spectators who had stepped out of their houses to see what all the commotion was. But, no one was willing to offer help. They stood at a safe distance shaking their heads. Others passed by looking indifferent.
“How can they just walk by and not be affected by this man who desperately needs help?”
Bicyclists passed by, with no more than a curious glance at the foreigners trying to help this poor man. Several cars weaved around us on the narrow road, only slowing down long enough to make sure they didn’t run over the man’s legs as they passed by.
Finally, the ambulance arrived, and the man received the care he needed. Apparently, he had had an epileptic seizure. We’ve seen him around since and know he is safe, but we don’t think he remembers us.
While we are thankful that this man is still alive, this experience has opened our eyes even more to the spiritual apathy of this country.
If a person isn’t concerned with his neighbor’s physical well being, how can he be concerned about their spiritual condition?
God continues to stir our hearts through this shocking experience, and has drawn us to our knees to pray even more for a spiritual awakening in Japan.
We know that Japan is not alone in its condition of spiritual poverty. Around the world we read stories in the news like this every day. That is why we are so thankful for you, who ARE interested in the heart conditions of those around you. Would you continue to pray with us for a spiritual awakening in Japan?
On a lighter note...
God continues to open new doors for us in relationships with those hungry to grow in Christ.
Kadin eats lunch with pals after swim class. The pool has been a great place for relationships with other young moms.
Many gathered at our home recently to celebrate Sean's 36th birthday
Recently, we were coming back from a morning walk, and witnessed an event that really shook our hearts. An older man walking on the other side of the street started weaving straight towards us. He made eye contact with us, then clutched his heart, and fell to his knees in the middle of the street.
The next few moments seemed to move in slow motion. The man cried out in pain, and continued to fall face down, flat on the pavement. He was struggling to breathe, and his body was shaking all over.
I thought, “Oh, God, please don’t let this man die!” Kadin sat in his stroller, staring at this man with fear in his eyes. All I knew to do was pray…
We waffled for a minute, trying to decide if we should turn the man to his side so that he could breathe better. Sean tried to turn the large man over, but couldn’t move him alone. At this point I realized that we had several interested spectators who had stepped out of their houses to see what all the commotion was. But, no one was willing to offer help. They stood at a safe distance shaking their heads. Others passed by looking indifferent.
“How can they just walk by and not be affected by this man who desperately needs help?”
Bicyclists passed by, with no more than a curious glance at the foreigners trying to help this poor man. Several cars weaved around us on the narrow road, only slowing down long enough to make sure they didn’t run over the man’s legs as they passed by.
Finally, the ambulance arrived, and the man received the care he needed. Apparently, he had had an epileptic seizure. We’ve seen him around since and know he is safe, but we don’t think he remembers us.
While we are thankful that this man is still alive, this experience has opened our eyes even more to the spiritual apathy of this country.
If a person isn’t concerned with his neighbor’s physical well being, how can he be concerned about their spiritual condition?
God continues to stir our hearts through this shocking experience, and has drawn us to our knees to pray even more for a spiritual awakening in Japan.
We know that Japan is not alone in its condition of spiritual poverty. Around the world we read stories in the news like this every day. That is why we are so thankful for you, who ARE interested in the heart conditions of those around you. Would you continue to pray with us for a spiritual awakening in Japan?
On a lighter note...
God continues to open new doors for us in relationships with those hungry to grow in Christ.
Kadin eats lunch with pals after swim class. The pool has been a great place for relationships with other young moms.
Many gathered at our home recently to celebrate Sean's 36th birthday
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