Andrey stared at the
woman, still unsure how to react.
A nurse poked her head
through the door, saw the standing women and gasped. She disappeared and was
back in no time with cast of people: matrons, assistants and more nurses.
Andrey tried to take it
all in but it did not make any sense. He felt Katrine’s hand grab his shoulder.
She will be fine. She
reassured him.
He shook his head.
No she won’t.
You should never say
such things, Katrine encourage him. God has this under control.
Andrey forced a weak
smile and attempted to hold her shoulders, but his arms were too weak.
I saw her go out,
Fatima. She is dead.
Katrine helped him to
settle in the closet chair as more people came in to see the other woman that
stood on her feet.
Katrine, I don’t know
why God will take my wife and give this woman here a miracle. I prayed…..
Shh…katrine chided him.
Don’t uproot your seed. Your wife is not dead.
But I s…..Andrey began
but his friend cut him off.
You saw her being
wheeled out. She was taken to the intensive care unit. Some of the best doctors
are attending to her as we speak. She is not dead.
Andrey swallowed hard
as everything began to make some sense to him. The pilgrimage to the ward
reduced as a senior consultant walked in and the crowd fizzled out. He motioned
to the standing woman to lay in the bed. He checked her heart rate, her
breathing and her temperature. He peered into her eyes, felt her pulse rate and
just kept shaking his head.
How do you feel, madam?
He asked.
I feel as fit as an 18
year old, she replied.
What is your name? The
Doctor asked.
Sharon. Professor
Sharon Akintola.
How old are you?
I am seventy. And I
know what you are doing. You want to see if I am of sound mind. The woman
smiled gracefully. I am perfect. I have never felt better.
The doctor shook his
head in bewilderment.
I don’t understand
this. I don’t, he whispered under his breath.
It’s a miracle…..
Professor Sharon was all teeth and gums.
The doctor nodded.
I don’t believe in miracles.
He rose to his feet. We have contacted your family. They should be here soon.
With that, he walked
out of the ward without another word.
The elderly woman got
out of her bed and walked towards Andrey and Katrine. She radiated a strange
glow and her warm smile could melt any heart.
Reaching for Andrey,
she touched his face and whispered, Thank you. Thank you so much.
Andrey was speechless.
The woman continued. I
must have been in this hospital for about to years now. This is the first time
I have been on my feet in six months. This is the first time I have spoken in
three months. God sent you to me.
You are gracious, ma.
God is faithful. God is faithful. Andrey could not say anymore.
That song was from
heaven. Sharon continued. That song touched my spirit. Let’s sing it again.
Andrey looked at her
with mixed feelings. He was not sure he wanted to sing just yet but she had
such a sweet spirit. Softly, they began to sing as they lifted up their hands,
Thank you, thank you Lord. Thank you Lord. We thank You Lord for everything you
have done.,,,
They fell to their
needs and continued to sing as the atmosphere began to get charged with God’s
presence. Just then, Andrey felt a tap on his shoulder.
Sir, you will need to
sign this before the procedure. It was a female doctor.
Andrey dropped back to
reality.
What procedure?
I will explain to you
the Doctor continued. We have to go now. I must tell you that her chances are
slim, but we will do our best.
Andrey heart began to
race.
To be
continued on next part………
EXTRACT FROM: JOYFUL NOISE PUBLICATIONS,,, A
PRODUCTION OF COZA, ABUJA
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