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Pickles, Puppies, and Prayers

By Mary Lou Rosien

I apologize for my absence from AC for the last few months. My husband has been struggling with some medical issues and going back and forth to specialists has been time consuming, difficult and more than a little stressful. I must admit, it has been difficult to believe that God has a plan in all this, but I am putting my faith in Him nonetheless. We have found, through these trials, that God does work in mysterious ways.

My husband is suffering from several issues including severe muscle cramping/weakness (some kind of neuro-muscular disease)and hypertension (a dangerously high blood pressure). The irony in all this, is that he is a pain management specialist and spends his work day listening to others complain about their pain while struggling with his own.

One of my husband’s patients told him that pickle juice or vinegar decreases the duration of cramps. One night, in desperation, he decided to give it a try. Much to our surprise, it helped. It is not a cure-all, and he still suffers, but it helps a little (and we will take even a little). God speaks.

A few months ago, my husband’s dog (and best friend), Max, passed away. He has been so lost without his beloved pal. So, right before Christmas I took my hubby to the local pound and found him a new best friend. We adopted a little lab/retriever and named her Daisy. He just loves her and his blood pressure has come down. God speaks

Through this constant pain, my husband and I have learned to turn even more over to the Lord in prayer. My husband offers up his pain for the conversion of others to the Church and for the decreased suffering of others, as well. We struggle for answers physically and spiritually, but we trust that the Lord has some sort of plan in all this. Again, God speaks… what we didn’t expect is that we would find answers in pickles, puppies, and prayers.

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Read all posts by Mary Lou Rosien Filed Under: Culture, Evangelization, General, Prayer, RCIA & Adult Education, Special Needs

About Mary Lou Rosien

Mary Lou Rosien is a Catholic, Wife and Mother to seven children plus one foster-son. She is an author and the RCIA Coordinator at St. Leo's Church in Hilton, NY. She writes for AC in between loads of laundry, driving around kids and speaking engagements.

Comments

  1. Ellen Gable Hrkach says

    January 7, 2013 at 7:09 pm

    Praying for your husband, Mary Lou…so sorry to hear about Max…

  2. Erin Pascal says

    January 8, 2013 at 8:03 am

    Thank you for sharing such an inspiring post. Indeed, God speaks in mysterious ways. I will pray for you and your husband. It can sometimes be difficult to trust God in times of great trials, but we should never forget His goodness and that He has always the best intentions and best plans for His children.

  3. Lisa Mladinich says

    January 8, 2013 at 6:00 pm

    Very moving, Mary Lou. Thank you for sharing this. God is regularly accused of not speaking in these kinds of situations, but the wise person hears His voice, especially in trials accepted with love.

    Praying for you and your family, now.

    Lisa

  4. Elizabeth Tichvon says

    January 9, 2013 at 7:05 pm

    God speaks through you, Mary Lou! Your husband will be in my Rosary. God bless you both.

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