I think it was in 1962. I was in my early thirties. We had four very young children. I was taken to the hospital with a very severe bleeding stomach ulcer. The loss of blood was tremendous and I was given transfusion after transfusion. It was touch and go for a few days. They could not easily stop the bleeding and I well remember one night when the night nurse checked me. It seems my blood pressure was dangerously low and my pulse was scarcely detectable. I faintly remember her cry for emergency assistance. Then the doctor standing over me, surrounded by other medical staff, and my wife standing behind them. The doctor giving me an injection and saying something to effect, "If he doesn't respond in ninety seconds, he is gone". I also remember the peace I had with God. But I recall as well my concern for my lovely wife and children. I did not want to leave them. Although I was ready to meet the Lord, I asked Him to spare me if it was His will. Praise Him, He did.
A couple of nights later a purpose for it all became crystal clear. God blessed my witnessing to the young nurse. I recall as if it were yesterday that beautiful young night nurse kneeling by my bedside in the wee hours of the night and pouring her heart out to the Lord in true repentance and faith, then rising to her feet, with her face shining and a new song in her heart. I have often wondered about her life since then. I do expect to see her over there and we can rejoice together and fully understand the reason why! - John White
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