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The last resort: faith freely embraced Or let fate take its course

.. And the prayer of faith shall save the sick and the Lord will raise, and if he has committed sins will be forgiven. James 5:15 (King James Version)

That was an ex-services researcher Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy United in Manila, who has worked with the Anti-Fraud for more than a decade, until I met a terrible accident that resulted in the separation of my vehicle. The accident occurred when I and my colleague, the driver, Homer traveled back to Manila, after completing our investigation in the distant background of the province of Camarines Norte in the Bicol region. When running at moderate speed along the winding road Maharlika Hi-way in the vicinity of Barangay Tigbinan, the vehicle suddenly out of control and slid into the 50-60 foot deep ravine. I do not know if he was afraid in the face of my imminent death, but I guess it was just a surprising reaction I did not do more to close his eyes in terror, all my muscles tense in anticipation of my broken body, and a fraction of a second, launched in memory of my good time old with my beloved family, while the vehicle was quickly blown into the air and the bottom of the narrow valley.

Thank God I was alive! … I mean, my driver and I were living, simple with only bruises and nothing broken. Maybe it's because safety belts, led us to this point, and perhaps because the valley floor narrow for the vehicle trip down, was flexible enough to withstand the impact of the accident.

But it was only a continuation of our Unfortunately. The embassy of us charged with several violations in connection with this accident, one of which was called "reckless driving causing injury a vehicle "(" U.S. Embassy guide for Filipino workers "17). This was done even though I was not the one driving the vehicle. The complaints panel argued that qualified in the Senior travel and, therefore, responsible for the maintenance and protection of official car. Despite my two merit prizes several official awards honor of my loyalty to the interests of the diplomatic mission, and the appeal of the prosecutor argued for a review, I finally found Even over by cause ("Termination Notice", 1992).

I probably could have done something wrong but my mind has refused acceptance of any blame. All I knew was that I enjoyed working with the embassy, with beautiful people around me and all the hard work I love so much, so I did my job very well, and I did with all my heart, my life and my soul, for my own glory and interest of the service. But such a car accident deleted my dreams fully redundant suddenly not to keep in force and, above all, endangering the future of my children. Homer, my colleague, probably out of desperation, it fell ill and more He later met his untimely death. But I was still in attack. I've always wanted to keep alive. I will not be completely discouraged by this emotional process, and finally say goodbye to the world at an age younger than 40 years, while leaving my family in mourning the future uncertainty. If we fall into poverty, so be it! We together in good times and bad.

And the weather has occurred. Our economy impending shortage has been exacerbated by many of my two children. Still Fresh separation, my toddler, Maybel, and my son of eight years, Bimbo, suffered severe cases of dengue and both were transported to the nearest hospital the first hours of the night. Children suffered much pain. Each had a small plastic tube inserted into the nose to run rotten land resembled particle decay of the black man in the stomach – as well as several lines of dextrose is injected into a different part of your skin. Worse, the children were not allowed to take any food or fluids and pain that lasted several days. Maybel I liked most was discouraged by my refusal to request feed him despite his repeated cries for food.

My heart melted! It was the hardest moment in my life. Both children were capable of 50-50 and was not sure if I could acceptance that can handle leaving forever.

In my state of desperation, I went to the Lord more and more and tirelessly to save my children's work and send death instead of a speedy recovery. Then suddenly I felt a strange spirit that has crept into mine, more burning brandy spirit I used for some time to strengthen my emotional strength. It's a wonderful feeling, I've never felt before. And as I took the hospital, I found my children in a state of peace, my wife had refrained weeping, and the doctors and nurses were in their normal face.

Children were quick recovery! God does not abandon us completely! I still had a good heart for us to be heard and for us to apologize. Amen.

What process can be better than search for weapons of Divine Providence in times of difficulty and at a time when it classified all resources but does not seem to work at all? All that exceeds the capacity of man should be sent to the custody of the Lord. As Jesus said "Come unto me all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest "(Matt. 11:28).

Poonin Onofre

About the Author

The author is presently the Managing Director of a security agency in Metro Manila. As a father of five, he spends his time between freelance writing and security management. He just finished his first five essay articles which were published in Associated Content and Triond, with links at Facebook and other friendly sites. He is currently working on his sixth article.

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