A Return to Life and Sport

My thirteen-year-old son, who played football seriously, suffered a severe spinal injury during a match.

Despite consultations with renowned specialists, his condition only worsened.

He could no longer sit or lie down without severe pain.

Doctors spoke of lengthy treatment and warned that he would have to forget about sport.

Without losing hope, we travelled to Samtavro Monastery.

At the resting place of Saint Gabriel, my son knelt down with great difficulty.

We prayed fervently to the Lord.

Soon after returning home, we saw an unexpected change.

The boy felt considerably better and was again able to move freely.

For our family, this was a great consolation and strengthening of faith.

“Glory to the Lord, Who through the prayers of His saints strengthens people in their trials.”

Glory to God for all things!