This Too Shall Pass

By Samantha Garcia

An inspirational true story of a 17 year old teenage girl whose life was halted after having a horrific automobile accident and suffered severe brain trauma. Hospitalized for almost 4 months and against all odds, she made a remarkable recovery and has been classified as a miracle by her doctors. Her near death experience brought angelic encounters with her deceased father who had died unexpectedly while she was in a coma. She also encountered the presence of her deceased great-grandparents and friend's father. She gives an account of all her mysterious encounters and reveals their true identifies. This motivating story is also full of unexplained miracles that will capture your heart and bring hope to everyone that reads it. Part of the sales of this book will be devoted to assisting financially, families with children in similar situations.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Samantha Garcia
• Release date: Jul 1, 2016
• ISBN: 9781310430619

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This Too Shall Pass

Samantha Garcia

Copyright 2016 by Samantha Garcia

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Table of Contents

Acknowledgements

Preface

Foreword

Author’s Notes

Chapter 1: This Too Shall Pass

Chapter 2: My Anticipated Birth

Chapter 3: My Extraordinary Birth

Chapter 4: Samantha’s Childhood

Chapter 5: The Day of My Accident

Chapter 6: Receiving the News of the Accident

Chapter 7: Arriving at the Hospital

Chapter 8: Doctor’s Prognosis and Diagnosis

Chapter 9: On Our Way to Marionjoy Rehabilitation

Chapter 10: My Encounter With My Dad

Chapter 11: My Encounter With My Great-Grandparent

Chapter 12: My Encounter With Friend’s Father

Chapter 13: Pastor’s Three Revelations

Chapter 14: Steps to My Recovery

Chapter 15: Miracles and Unexplained Occurrences

Chapter 16: Special Honoring Events

Chapter 17: Highlights of Our Journal

Chapter 18: Our Family’s Other Miracle Stories

Poem "Without Me"

Acknowledgements

This book is dedicated to my mom, who I love so much, and who took care of me throughout my most difficult time and stayed by my side 24/7 at the hospital. It is also dedicated to the two witnesses that stopped their cars and walked the soybean field at dusk in desperation to find me alive and made that 911 lifesaving call. I believe that if it wasn’t for them being there at that precise moment, I won’t be here today. To the paramedics and helicopter staff that kept me alive. To the 2 most wonderful and outstanding nurses at Loyola Pediatrics ICU, Josie and Lindsay. They poured their hearts and brought my mom such comfort. To my hard working therapists at Marionjoy for their determination and perseverance in helping me become functional again. To all my loving supportive family, friends and neighbors that spent countless hours and days by me and my family. To my amazing and outstanding doctors: Dr. Prabhu, Neurosurgeon of Loyola, Dr. Mary Keen, Director of Pediatrics of Marianjoy Rehabilitation, and Dr. Deena, Nurse Practitioner. To Pastor Auti Howard, and through the Holy Spirit, delivered God’s message to us by way of an amazing revelation indicating that God was in control and everything was going to be OK! All of them gave us such reassurance and guidance. I am deeply grateful for all of these Godly appointed people. They are all my angels!

But the biggest thanks and praise goes to All Mighty God and Jesus Christ who played the major role in giving me a second chance at life and delivered miracles beyond human belief! To the blessed Virgin of Guadalupe, who my Grandmother believes, had a great deal to do with my recovery. They answered so many desperate prayers that brought comfort and peace to many.

I like to acknowledge the Ronald McDonald House and their volunteers for their most generous accommodations and great meals provided to my family while I was hospitalized. Thank you for making our home away from home so inviting! To the Michael A. DeStefano Foundation and also, the ATI for their financial gift and outstanding support.

Note (Ronald McDonald House is supported by donations given by customer in drive-thru box. The DeStefano Foundation was founded on behalf of Michael, who in 2009 suffered a car accident leaving him with traumatic brain injury. Michael and his mom provide advocacy and assistance to families with similar situation as Michael). ATI Foundation has a charitable program that gives financial support and helps families with children that have physical impairments and financial needs).

Preface

At the age of 17, I survived a horrific car accident and suffered a severe brain trauma. Against all odds, I made a remarkable recovery and have been classified as a miracle by my doctors. By the grace of God, miraculously my life was spared and I am on my way to making a full recovery.

You will have an opportunity to read about my numerous unexplained miracles and events that led to my recovery. God manifested himself through a pastor in three different occasions relating to my accident and my future outcome. My near death experience also brought angelic encounters and though I was never declared dead, I was able to experience a glimpse of heaven.

Throughout my recovery, I was able to talk and bring messages from my deceased biological father, great-grandparents and from a friend’s father. I obtained hard-cord evidence that they were truly with me. I have evidence that though our loved ones