In the early 1980's while I was working at the college, one of the nurses from the nursing department told me about a teenager named Amy Wilson who was suffering from a convulsive coma.  According to doctors, Amy had very little chance of living much longer. As I started home that evening, I found myself heading toward town.  I felt that the Lord had a mission for me and I was not to let Him down.  I had to do all that was necessary in God's eyes. I arrived at the hospital and headed for the elevator.  As I reached Amy's floor and the doors opened, I became reluctant to continue.  I didn't know what to expect.  This was the first time I'd ever done any ministry such as this.  Never-the-less, I knew that I must go on.  God wanted me there. As I entered Amy's room, her parents stood sadly by her bedside.  I spoke with them for several minutes then asked, "Would you mind if I would lay hands on Amy and pray for her?" At this point, I believe that they were willing to try anything for Amy.  They seemed somewhat desperate to find a way of healing for her.  I would too.  She was a lovely child of about 14 years old. I laid my hands on Amy and prayed according to the Word of God (Hebrews 6:2-3 and James 5:15-16).  I remember the power which was exhibited in that prayer.  I felt that God could and would heal her.  I had seldom prayed such as that before. As I finished my prayer, I believed that I would open my eyes and she would be miraculously healed.  Well, I opened my eyes and there before me lay Amy, still in a convulsive coma. The devil tried to steal my ministry by telling me that it wasn't going to work because I didn't anoint Amy with oil (James 5:14). I determined to not let the devil do that.  I knew that the oil was only a symbol of the blood of Jesus and a representation of the Holy Ghost.  I already knew that the Spirit was there because of His awesome power that was revealed in that prayer. The Lord brought to my remembrance Romans 12:8b-9a.  I promptly told her parents that God works in many mysterious ways and though she could have been healed right there before us, God chose not to. I enlightened them concerning the gifts of the Spirit.  One of them is the gift of 'miracles' which are instantaneous healings as well as other things, such as you are finding within the covers of this book, which cannot be explained otherwise. Another, is the gifts of 'healings'.  This term is plural and consists of various kinds of healings.  Some may happen quickly but not instantaneously, while others may take more time while still having signs of the presence of God's healing touch. The nurse at the college kept in touch with me concerning Amy and how she was doing.  The first time she informed me that Amy had come out of the coma and eventually was sent home with little hope that she would improve.  She was in a state of severe retardation when she went home. The last report told of awesome results.  The doctors were amazed at Amy's progress.  They found it hard to believe that she had achieved a fifth grade education level and was swiftly improving and gaining ground toward the ninth grade level of learning where other girls her age would be. I believe that Amy has every opportunity to exceed any and all expectations which the doctors may have for her. According to all the reports, Amy has been a very great testimony for the Lord. I pray that one day I will see, or hear from, Amy.  It would greatly bless me to speak with her and hear how she is presently doing.  Also, it would help me to put a proper finish to this account. She has no idea how much of a blessing she has been to me through all this.  She has helped me to see true courage in action as she worked hard at pressing on to her goal, that is to live a normal life.  She has greatly helped me to better understand the need for perseverance. She is truly a great testimony for God.