As previously shared, back in June my ex-husband had a heart attack. He was taken to Taranaki Base Hospital by ambulance and was then in ICU. While there he contracted Covid. This was discovered after they flew him to Waikato Hospital for ongoing treatment. It was decided he needed double bypass - open heart surgery. Waikato had to postpone the surgery and keep him in isolation until he recovered from Covid before they could operate.

I upheld him in prayer and was there via video call and phone, throughout all this. "I told him you can't go home and live by yourself after you get out - that's not happening and the hospital won't let you anyway". So he came to me, after the surgery. Three days later we were both in my local hospital with pneumonia he had gotten in Waikato Hospital.

So heart attack, covid, open heart surgery and then pneumonia. . . . he must be going to do something really big for God because the enemy, has been trying really hard to knock him off. With prayer and by the grace of God, he has held on to his Faith and survived! It has been 2 months since the surgery now and it is still a struggle. Those who have been through heart surgery will tell you that the physical healing is often the least of the issues......being under anesthetic for 5-6 hours takes a huge toll and has on-going psychological effects that can last for months. I have returned with him to his home, to support his recovery. Did you know that heart disease is still the biggest killer in New Zealand.

The War between Russia and the Ukraine continues with the mainstream media pretty much ignoring it.

The War between the USA/Israel and Iran and it's terrorist proxies continues.

The situation in Nepal with over 4000, dead in the massive flood event is heart-breaking.

All this could make one start to wonder does God actually care? Yes, He does care! Bishop Justin once quoted Winston Churchill - "Never let a good crisis go to waste", which is a famous observation Churchill made during the bleakest days of World War II. What Churchill meant by it is simple but profound: Dramatic change inevitably uncovers fresh insight, and points to opportunities for growth. Justin talked about not pushing down the pain and emotions triggered by these times and situations. Instead taking the time to clean out your internal basement with Jesus help. Taking the time to work on your mental and emotional (soul) health - taking out all those hidden feelings and pain that we have buried because we are often too busy to deal with them, deliberately examining them prayerfully, in the light of Christ's love, with His help, and the support of loved ones around us. Gaining greater spiritual self-knowledge. Don't just get through it - "Never let a good crisis go to waste" It's a huge challenge - Those who suffer what my ex-husband has and is, usually reassess and change their lives. It is important to remember, healing can be a painful, ongoing, circular process. If you can't face that today, just pray, there’s always tomorrow. If you start it and feel like your taking one step forwards and two steps back, that's OK. Every day is a new day, and there is no deadline or set timeline to healing. Just give yourself time and remember, this too shall pass and you are a child of God. You are loved.