Megan - My husband had a stroke 2 years ago. He is paralysed in one leg. He has gone through quite a transformation. It has taken him almost 2 years to come to terms. Once he accepted the fact that he may never walk again, he was able to get beyond the anger, the frustration, the dissappointment at not being able to do what he once did. It took alot of time and soul searching for him to arrive where he is now. The best thing you can do for your friend is be a friend, listen to him when he talks and encourage him. It is a hard thing for a bystander to watch. It is even harder for the caretaker. There is no quick fix unless the Lord intervenes. Even though we want healing, it may not be God's will. Be willing to accept the things you can not change. That is not to say that you give up hope. I will never give up hope that my husband will walk again but I seek God's will in this. God bless you and your friend.
Lord, you are a miracle man. We come before you today and lift up this firefighter. Lord, we do ask for healing but I also ask that if it isn't meant to be, that you help him cope with his situation, that he can see that there is still life to live after this tragedy, that he can make a huge difference if he can find peace and acceptance. Lord, send him a mentor, someone who knows what he is going through, someone who has been there and was able to overcome. Yes, there is much pain and suffering. Help the doctors and medical staff to find a way that he can be comfortable and manage that pain.
Lord, help him to find his way in this. You have your hand upon him and I pray that he can get help. I pray for his family. I lift up this situation to you. To you be the glory. Amen
