An Update Regarding Graham's Health
Dear
Friends,
Thank
you so much for your prayers, comments, cards, and humor. I am feeling better
after the initial health attack but have not recovered fully in my brain and
body. I am operating at around 50-60% of normal. My concentration is poor and
my thinking is slow. My physical strength is limited and my energy levels are
very low. I can work a little in the mornings but am exhausted by noon.
I
am currently writing the 3rd book in the Prophetic Equipping Series
– Prophetic Wisdom. It is slow going due
to my concentration levels. I hope to finish it by the end of December.
I
believe this situation was yet another attack against my voice. It is perhaps
no coincidence that I am sidelined immediately after the “Raise Your Voice”
Aglow International Event in Kentucky.
A
virus attached itself to my brain and attacked my motor skills. I found
movement difficult. I lost my sense of smell, taste and the ability to speak.
My hearing was a little impaired but is now improving also. It was a hard
fight; all the more difficult because it came out of nowhere.
In
the Emergency Room, I could think as well as normal but had no power to
articulate. I remember saying to the enemy that: “If my physical voice does not
return, I swear that I will beat you with my writing voice. I will ask for the
anointing of A.W. Tozer, C.S. Lewis, Paul Billheimer, Tom Marshall and John
Piper (these guys have travelled in my brief case all over the world). I will
triple my efforts to have any voice I possess, heard in abundance.”
Just
threatening the enemy made me feel better. I gave myself to rejoicing, always
the best medicine. By the next day my voice had returned and I could give the
doctors a hard time. They let me leave after only 24 hours.
So
I am diligently (and sensibly) working my way back to normal output. My focus
and concentration are taking the longest to return. I can write well for an
hour but then need a break (or I’ll just be writing rubbish). Previously I
could write for several hours and it flowed.
I
am happy; useless to be despondent, there is no reason for it. I always, always
prefer fellowship with a positive rather than the opposite. The Father is
always super positive with us (it’s why He put us into Jesus!) and I adore that
part of His personality.
Theresa
is back (hooray!) from Africa. I have missed
her terribly but am so proud and pleased with all that happened in her with the
Holy Spirit. It is good when we come into a new place, and I am looking forward
to seeing the impact on her life and spirit in the coming days. No doubt she
will be writing some thoughts on the trip and what has changed for her.
Even
if the entry point was surprising I feel that I have entered a new space also
in the past few weeks. I will be processing it carefully with friends.
Watch
this space. Thanks again for standing with me.
Graham