In early February 2021, I went to get tested for what I believed to be strep throat, and instead tested positive for COVID. So great was my disbelief that I asked if they accidentally mixed up the test results. I ran a high fever for 10 days, concurrent with extreme nausea, headaches, sore throat, and loss of taste. The second week, I declined further and my husband drove me to the ER on icy, empty roads in the middle of Houston’s “snowpocalypse.” I had double pneumonia and low oxygen. The ER physician wanted me admitted, but after some pleading on my part, allowed me to go home with the assurance I would return if my oxygen remained low. Fear gripped my spirit, and I did a lot of praying--many times on my knees. I prayed for a promise during those dark days, and God graciously gave me
Psalm 33:18-19.
After 3 weeks, all praise to God, my oxygen levels increased. To say this was a humbling experience - both physically and spiritually - is putting it lightly. It has given me compassion towards the suffering, a stronger faith, and a renewed appreciation for my husband. I will forever raise my hands in praise when singing the words, “It’s your breath in our lungs, so we pour out our praise. We pour out our praise!”
Read Full Story >Courtney PelletierFaith Bible Church Member