I Was in a Coma and the Doctors Gave Up on Me
Nikki's turnaround came when a rabbi came into her room with a shofar. She went on to publish his book after he was murdered by terrorists.
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Now, remembering the interview again, I find myself in tears. Far far too many times I too found myself in a coma (figuratively) in an emergency room or in ICU. And yes, in a figurative way I have heard the shofar. In moments like that when one is faced with illness or injury sufficiently serious to have placed one there, one essence is close to the surface and Hashem’s voice can more easily be heard. For me, the journey has been long. As I look back I see how marvelously Hashem has used those vulnerable moments, giving them to me like stepping stones. And I think of your story so very inspiring, every detail seems choreographed by Hashem, unto His glory. And I realize I am and was not alone. I also realize that in someways ‘parts of me’ are asleep and need to be awakened…Thank you for awaking me with this interview…You know, Moshe used a trumpet to rally the people…May we all hear and be awaken…amen.