For about four weeks I got no sleep. I would have trouble breathing and would cough all night. I might have gotten a few hours a night, but that was still interrupted with intermittent coughing. That did nothing to help the long days I always had ahead of me. I was very tired of it and in great need of some relief! So, one night when I couldn't take it anymore, I called Pastor John crying. I wanted him to pray for me that the coughing would go away. I wanted some rest! Pastor John prayed for me over the phone and one of the things I remember him saying was, "Jesus, let her sleep tonight."

Well, after we hung up, I could tell that something was different. There was still a slight wheeziness and cough but I was hopeful! I still couldn't help but cry. I went to bed soon after that and slept...all night! I woke up and cried because I had not slept through the night in four weeks and I was so thankful. It was not a small thing for me and I felt rested! Jesus was teaching me (again) that he wants to be there to help me and all I have to do is ask. It was very sweet and so very wonderful. I will never forget that feeling the next morning. It has given me more faith to trust in my sweet Jesus.

    Parents stress to the children
    the importance of making their lives
    valuable to others.