Five weeks ago, she was on the edge of death.
As she lay on the grass, looking into the deepening evening sky her thoughts were of her family. Of her little baby who needed a mother.
It was hard to breathe. She couldn’t seem to get enough air.
She didn’t know her lungs were collapsed.
She remembered the accident. The crash of two vehicles in an intersection as she was about to cross the road. One careening into her, knocking her back. The other coming up onto the sidewalk, running her over. Crushing her.
The wailing sirens of the emergency vehicles reached her ears and she prayed.
She prayed that she could still be a mother. That she could live. That she could give.
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I sent out a plea that next morning after a night of emergency procedures. They had stabilized her enough for surgery and I asked for prayers. I didn’t know what else to do at the time.
I had no idea - I couldn’t imagine - what would happen next.
One person shared Clarice’s story, then another, then another. Prayers started pouring in. At first from our own community, then from around the world.
The story was shared in every nation. Over 36 million people have seen it so far.
And all that light. All those good thoughts, all that faith came pouring in and connected us.
It filled her body and Clarice began healing so fast it made people weep.
She asked me to continue to share so that other people would be kept safe.
Slow down in your vehicle. It’s a weapon.
Pay attention.
Drive sober.
Drive calm.
Don’t text, don’t call.
Save your life and the life of a mother, a child, an innocent.
Live your life free from the guilt of hurting another person. These accidents are 100 percent preventable.
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The time at the hospital has been amazing for us. Not only have we been changed, but as Clarice heals we are seeing others heal. Around us and around the world.
We sent out a call for prayer, for unity, for love.
You responded.
On June 21, 2012 you started something. You set something profound in motion.
Whether you realize it or not, you changed the world.
Oh, maybe you won’t see it today, or tomorrow, but you will see it.
When tens of thousands of people around the world simultaneously ask, hope and pray for something good, it will happen.
When you ask in faith, you bet it will happen.
Like a snowflake that starts a mighty avalanche, your prayers began a tidal shift. Keep praying, keep laughing, keep doing good and you will see it. Let others mock, let them doubt. It’s not their fault. They were born into a world in decline. A world where people act out of fear and greed and ignorance.
Our children’s children will be born into a world of hope, love, hard work and intent. They will be born into the good world we make for them today.
You have a purpose. It’s the biggest purpose you can imagine. Honor what the Creator has given you, whatever you perceive that Creative Power to be. Honor every creation. Honor yourself, love yourself and love and honor everyone.
Anyone who makes you angry is lost. Honor them. Love them.
Anyone who hurts you is hurting themselves. And has been hurt. Heal that with love. Remove yourself from that situation, but don’t bring the sickness with you. Heal yourself with love and then more love. It’s the only way.
Anyone who would put you down is frightened. Stand tall. You are not to be feared, but respected. You are a shining light. Show the way.
You are the miracle the world has been waiting for. Like the snowflake, you are small. But you can cause the world the change.
That’s your power. And everyone else’s.
Use it wisely.
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You have been our miracle. You have changed our lives. We will live our lives in gratitude and we are couldn’t be more humbled by it.
We are transformed.
We faced the storm. We faced the lightning. You were our strength.
I pray we can all be each other’s strength. That we all lift each other, praise each other, give thanks for another.
I pray that we praise the Divine.
We are made of dust and water and we will return to our Mother Earth again. She will welcome us.
And what of our spirit? What of our soul?
Will we go to our rest with confidence? Will we leave more love behind than we found? Will we be prepared for that undiscovered country that awaits, the tears of joy and well wishes of our friends urging us along?
Will we have fulfilled our purpose here, which is to bless every life we encounter? Protect those who can’t protect themselves? Protect our Mother Earth and give strength to those around us?
Will we have finally made the choice to throw our backs into the work to be done to create a future for those yet unborn?
Yes.
Yes.
Yes.
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Five weeks ago I was faced with losing my wife.
Today, she will be walking out of the hospital on my arm.
Today, Clarice is coming home.
Hiy hiy
Share this and be a part of the world’s healing.
-------
If you don’t know this story, start here:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150935540728754&set=a.407683733753.184728.34759153753&
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If you would like to be a part of something awesome and help me create my book, click here:
http://rkthb.co/6011
-------
If you work with youth, this is for you:
http://www.cree8success.com/
-------
For amazing art and to see a really cool community, click here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/fundraiserforclarice/
-------
Share this and be a part of the world’s healing.
-------
Art and Words: Aaron Paquette
By Fire and Storm Transformed
18” x 36”
Mixed media on Canvas
As she lay on the grass, looking into the deepening evening sky her thoughts were of her family. Of her little baby who needed a mother.
It was hard to breathe. She couldn’t seem to get enough air.
She didn’t know her lungs were collapsed.
She remembered the accident. The crash of two vehicles in an intersection as she was about to cross the road. One careening into her, knocking her back. The other coming up onto the sidewalk, running her over. Crushing her.
The wailing sirens of the emergency vehicles reached her ears and she prayed.
She prayed that she could still be a mother. That she could live. That she could give.
-------
I sent out a plea that next morning after a night of emergency procedures. They had stabilized her enough for surgery and I asked for prayers. I didn’t know what else to do at the time.
I had no idea - I couldn’t imagine - what would happen next.
One person shared Clarice’s story, then another, then another. Prayers started pouring in. At first from our own community, then from around the world.
The story was shared in every nation. Over 36 million people have seen it so far.
And all that light. All those good thoughts, all that faith came pouring in and connected us.
It filled her body and Clarice began healing so fast it made people weep.
She asked me to continue to share so that other people would be kept safe.
Slow down in your vehicle. It’s a weapon.
Pay attention.
Drive sober.
Drive calm.
Don’t text, don’t call.
Save your life and the life of a mother, a child, an innocent.
Live your life free from the guilt of hurting another person. These accidents are 100 percent preventable.
-------
The time at the hospital has been amazing for us. Not only have we been changed, but as Clarice heals we are seeing others heal. Around us and around the world.
We sent out a call for prayer, for unity, for love.
You responded.
On June 21, 2012 you started something. You set something profound in motion.
Whether you realize it or not, you changed the world.
Oh, maybe you won’t see it today, or tomorrow, but you will see it.
When tens of thousands of people around the world simultaneously ask, hope and pray for something good, it will happen.
When you ask in faith, you bet it will happen.
Like a snowflake that starts a mighty avalanche, your prayers began a tidal shift. Keep praying, keep laughing, keep doing good and you will see it. Let others mock, let them doubt. It’s not their fault. They were born into a world in decline. A world where people act out of fear and greed and ignorance.
Our children’s children will be born into a world of hope, love, hard work and intent. They will be born into the good world we make for them today.
You have a purpose. It’s the biggest purpose you can imagine. Honor what the Creator has given you, whatever you perceive that Creative Power to be. Honor every creation. Honor yourself, love yourself and love and honor everyone.
Anyone who makes you angry is lost. Honor them. Love them.
Anyone who hurts you is hurting themselves. And has been hurt. Heal that with love. Remove yourself from that situation, but don’t bring the sickness with you. Heal yourself with love and then more love. It’s the only way.
Anyone who would put you down is frightened. Stand tall. You are not to be feared, but respected. You are a shining light. Show the way.
You are the miracle the world has been waiting for. Like the snowflake, you are small. But you can cause the world the change.
That’s your power. And everyone else’s.
Use it wisely.
-------
You have been our miracle. You have changed our lives. We will live our lives in gratitude and we are couldn’t be more humbled by it.
We are transformed.
We faced the storm. We faced the lightning. You were our strength.
I pray we can all be each other’s strength. That we all lift each other, praise each other, give thanks for another.
I pray that we praise the Divine.
We are made of dust and water and we will return to our Mother Earth again. She will welcome us.
And what of our spirit? What of our soul?
Will we go to our rest with confidence? Will we leave more love behind than we found? Will we be prepared for that undiscovered country that awaits, the tears of joy and well wishes of our friends urging us along?
Will we have fulfilled our purpose here, which is to bless every life we encounter? Protect those who can’t protect themselves? Protect our Mother Earth and give strength to those around us?
Will we have finally made the choice to throw our backs into the work to be done to create a future for those yet unborn?
Yes.
Yes.
Yes.
-------
Five weeks ago I was faced with losing my wife.
Today, she will be walking out of the hospital on my arm.
Today, Clarice is coming home.
Hiy hiy
Share this and be a part of the world’s healing.
-------
If you don’t know this story, start here:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150935540728754&set=a.407683733753.184728.34759153753&
-------
If you would like to be a part of something awesome and help me create my book, click here:
http://rkthb.co/6011
-------
If you work with youth, this is for you:
http://www.cree8success.com/
-------
For amazing art and to see a really cool community, click here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/fundraiserforclarice/
-------
Share this and be a part of the world’s healing.
-------
Art and Words: Aaron Paquette
By Fire and Storm Transformed
18” x 36”
Mixed media on Canvas
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