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Faith Healer

Every Wednesday he held a healing service for the sick since Betty's cancer had spread to a point of no return Fr. N was the only one she followed, with faith unbroken; He stood at the front of the church and called us over one by one. Up we went with all of our hurts and pains; He healed by instinct and Godly knowledge, of this I have not doubt. Sadly, Betty did pass but not before receiving inner peace, which that in itself was the greatest miracle of all... Years later upon my return from Pittsburgh I visited this quiet Anglican church with the hope of healing something deep inside of me. My soul had been hungering for acceptance for many years. "One of you is here to heal their inner child" he said, "whomever you are please come up and receive your healing. " I felt like he was talking to me so I got up and walked up the isle towards him. He held a bottle of Olive oil in his right hand, after anointing me he whispered, "Why do I hold a vision of split acorns in my head ? " Unbeknownst to him, I had just come back from a forest located in Pittsburgh. I had actually picked acorns, and turning them in my hands, I had noticed they were split and took them home with me in a bag to glue together. I went down like a soft feathered bird and when I came to, I wept for half an hour, until all my fears subsided, When it came to this special priest there was nowhere to hide, he was a faith healer of the truest kind, always on your side... December 3, 2020

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Date: 12/6/2020 1:08:00 PM
Enjoyed reading, Pixie, you are one of those faith healers especially to me. Hugs Eve
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Date: 12/4/2020 7:49:00 AM
So wonderfully written, I absolutely enjoyed reading your excellent poem!
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Date: 12/4/2020 5:25:00 AM
Reading a story about healing like the one you wrote, feels so comforting my friend. There are people with special powers--your poem is a tribute to them, Vienna. Happy festive season to you.
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Date: 12/4/2020 4:28:00 AM
An interesting narrative piece, Pixie, in which things change for better!!
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Date: 12/3/2020 8:13:00 PM
Pixie, this is truly beautiful and touching. I felt a touch of spiritual chill for I am a believer in God’s love. May God always bless you... hugs
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Date: 12/3/2020 6:42:00 PM
Hi Pixie, You have penned a good poem for the contest theme. Best wishes in the contest. Thanks for sharing your story.Have a good evening:-) Alexis
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