New Hope

  Krista frowned as she slowly put her purse back on the chair and played her keys down.  She was going to miss yet another Sunday service.  She didn't want to fight with her husband.  She loved him too much.  But it was hard being married to someone who did not know God.

  Krista understood how much her parents and friends had warned her.  But she fell in love.  Somewhere deep in her heart she felt there was hope.

  "I am sorry", Crandall said.  "But I don't want you going."  Krista embraced her husband and wiped the tears from her eyes. 

  She went into the kitchen to plan Crandalls surprise birthday party.  It would take her mind off everything.

  The next day, her two good friends from church stopped by while Crandall was at work.  They questioned Krista as to when she would come to church.

  Krista found herself becoming very overwhelmed.  She had all kinds of emotions building inside of her.  She became angry and asked the women to leave.

  She slammed the door behind them, collapsed on the couch and began to cry uncontrollably.  She felt very sad about missing church.

  Krista got up from the couch and became very dizzy.    She hadn't been feeling well.  She collapsed to the floor and was unconscious.

  When Crandall came home he had her taken to the hospital.  Krista remained in a coma.  They continued to run tests. 

  Kristas parents and members of the church came to pray for her.  Crandall fought with them.  But they still proceeded, waiting on a miracle and hope.

  "Why do you proceed like this?"  He asked her parents.  "Because we believe in the power of God."  They told him.

  The next day,  Crandall didn't go to work.  He stood by Krista s bed.  He began to cry out as he laid his head on her.  "Don't leave me my love!  Where would I be without you? If there is something in your belief, I wish you would come back to me!"

  Suddenly, Crandall could feel a hand patting his head.  He looked up and saw his wife smiling at him.

  He leaped out of his chair and began yelling for joy.  The doctor and everyone came running in.  The medical staff began to examine her.

  "We did get our miracle, thank you Lord!"  Kristas parents proclaimed.  "I truly believe you did!"  The doctor said, smiling.

  "Looks like everything is ok," He said to Crandall.  "It might have been due to her pregnancy."

  Crandalls eyes widened.  "I'm going to be a Father?"  He asked.  The doctor nodded.  Suddenly, Crandall turned to Krista s parents. 

  "Please tell me about your Jesus?"  He said, smiling.  Crandall gave his heart to the Lord.  Krista looked up to Heaven, and smiled.  "Thank you" she whispered.

  She had gotten two miracles that day.