Hi In The Name of Love Blog Readers!
My name is Jasmine Star and I’m Bianca’s better looking, nicer, and funnier twin sister. I’m writing today because she asked me to explain what’s going on in her life right now. But before I get there, I want to talk about miracles. But wait! Before you roll your eyes and suspect I’ll write a novel in Christianese (oh you know…that language spoken by really holy people), know that this is a true story that happened in Bianca’s life. On Sunday morning.
Okay, but before we get to Sunday, let’s rewind to Saturday.
Last Saturday Bianca invited our youngest sister, Zoe, to attend a Mariners Church event and together, along with a truly amazing team, made changes in the world…effecting one girl at a time. Later that evening, Bianca invited Zoe to stay the night since Matt was in Seattle for a conference.
The following morning, while Bianca washed dishes before going to church, Zoe saw Bianca fall to the kitchen floor. Zoe ran in from the living room and saw Bianca in a pool of blood from a gash in her wrist…and then she had a seizure. Apparently a piece of broken glass sliced a tendon (sidenote: Bianca will likely use this episode as reason to never wash the dishes again). Zoe called 911 and comforted Bianca during a truly horrific episode. Bianca was admitted to the hospital and scheduled for surgery.
Matt immediately changed his flight and landed in Orange County on Sunday night with enough time to pray with Bianca…as well as patiently listen to her cravings for Mexican food. He was there when she opened her eyes after a successful surgery repairing her tendon and spent Monday by her side with patience, pain medication, and plenty of hugs. He also may or may not have promised to commit his life to loading the dishwasher.
Bianca was sent home yesterday, but she’s on complete bed rest for a month. This is, of course, a tough time for her, but it’s also nothing short of a miracle. We often look back and cite the Crossing of the Red Sea or the Water Into Wine stories as miracles, but we serve a God who ensures our lives are sustained by modern miracles. Daily. We firmly believe Zoe was destined to be at the house on Sunday morning during Bianca’s seizure to help stop the bleeding and call for help. Instead of focusing on what Bianca isn’t able to do today (work, blog, write, type, point at her awesome twin sister), we’re content focusing on what she’ll be able to do in the future. For this, we thank the Lord.
Please pray for Bianca during this time as we hope for full recovery (and use in all her fingers) soon. We’re working on getting guest bloggers lined up for great content, so keep your eyes peeled for great things to come. Speaking of great, if you have book recommendations, Bianca would love to take them so she doesn’t go crazy in bed.
And just because every post is better with a picture, here’s a photo of Bianca and I sporting one of the best looks of our lives…
Praying for Bianca’s speedy recovery!
Bianca, I’m so sorry this happened! Praise God for His provision of your sister to be with you. Wow. I’m asking God right now to give you a speedy and complete recovery. Much love.
Hey Bianca, I can’t believe this story. Wow incredible. I am so sorry that you are going through this crazy situation but I am so thankful that Gld has his hand on your life. I can’t wait to see the good work that is going to come from this-I am reminded of the great call God has on your life. You are an amazing women and many like me are watching, praying and cheering you on from a distance.
Blessings,
Ashley Greenwood
praying for Bianca! I am pretty sure my twin sister and I also had similar looking hair cuts when we were younger too!
Wow! What an intense story. Couldn’t agree more that it is a miracle that Zoe was there. We are all praying for a quick recovery down here in Miami. Can’t wait for you to make it back down here!
Book recommendation (a MUST read):
The Heavenly Man: The Remarkable True Story of Chinese Christian Brother Yun
I had no idea it was this serious! Woman, stay out of the kitchen! Love you and Hugs prayers for a speedy recovery in all areas. (Sisters are amazing, you are lucky to have Sisters!)
Dear Bianca,
So sorry to hear about this awful incident.
Sending so much love from Matt & I. Praying for fast, dramatic healing and peace as you rest. xxx
Oops..forgot to say much love Beth x
Oh b get better, blessed are the hands who are willing to get dirty! Remember your post not long ago! We have victory in Jesus that what the enemy tries to take the Lord is there to meet us! Oh and praise to Him that you never need to do dishes again! Also to Zoe who was there to take care of you for this appointed time! I think she deserves a boba 🙂 love you girl!
Goodness Bianca, get well soon! God is good. On a sidenote, if you haven’t read The Red Tent by Anita Diamant, it’s definitely a book to get well by. It’s the story of Rachel and Leah written into a novel.
God’s grace and constant attentiveness is amazing. Thank you Jesus for your love and GREATNESS!
Robert Whitlow is an AMAZING writer! So is Agatha Raisin by M.C. Beaton, her books are hilarious and very addictive. Both are favorites of mine. Hope you read them. God Bless and feel better!
oh wow! praying now! loved the blog twinkie 🙂 (btw)
Miracles really do happen everyday! I’m so glad that Bianca is ok!! Prayers for a speedy recovery!
Bianca!!! Im so glad you are okay and I am so thankful that Zoe was there. God is good. Thank you Jasmine for filling in!
Book Rec’s: Cutting for Stone, Olive Kitteredge, and State of Wonder.
Praying for a speedy recovery and plenty of reading to keep you entertained 🙂
Miracle indeed!! Praying for a full recovery, Bianca!
And thanks for the update, Jasmine!
Praying for you! Hope you feel better soon Bianca.
Awww! I’m so sorry to hear you had a seizure & cut your hand!
And I’m so thankful you have such amazing sisters to help you! Praise God Zoe was there!!!
This is proof we need to have impromptu sleepovers very frequently. Love you B. & J* & Z.
<3
~M
Wow, I got choked up reading this! God truly is working miracles today! Praying for her speedy recovery!
B,
Praying for you! I literally put my hand over my mouth and gasped when I read Jasmine’s post. So thankful Zoe was there. I’ll be praying for your recovery!! Love you!
Christina
oh bianca!! i’m so sorry about what happened! praise the Lord for his kindness in having your sister at your house… what a merciful God! i wish i had a good book recommendation… my friend told me that “the other boleyn girl” is amazing (but she admitted that the movie blows). i haven’t read it yet though! love and hugs!!!
Hey Bianca, I’m so sorry to hear about what you’ve gone through recently! Praying for a fast recovery for you. 🙂
Earlier this year I read the book Crazy Love by Francis Chan. Have you read it? I have been curious to know your thoughts on it.
Get better soon!:)
Praying for a quick recovery! Book suggestions? I LOVED Divergent & Insurgent By Veronica Roth!! Read both in about a week! (If you liked Hunger games you’ll like them) 🙂
My Prayers are with you Bianca and with Matt also who may have to wash all of the dishes for the rest of your lives. 🙂 I know that God will ensure full use of your fingers again soon.
Hugs!
Rhonda
definitely praying for a quick and full recovery! as for books, i’ve been working through instruments in the redeemer’s hand – excellent if you haven’t read it yet 🙂
It is nothing short of AMAZING when God takes charge. This is no coincidence and your story thrills me to the bone – such LOVE. I’m grateful for your miracle.
Wowzers Ba-Dowzers, sistah! Well, first off, I cannot get enough of “One Thousand Gifts” by Ann Voskamp. If you’ve read it already, it’s worth a second read. I don’t know what kind of books you like, but I loved “A Prayer for Owen Meany”. I loved it even more the second time. When I ended that book I felt like I was leaving my friends behind. I can’t think of any more right off the bat.
Thank you Jesus for Zoe being there. (Just proves that doing dishes is a dangerous job!)
Praying for Bianca 🙂 Thank God her sister was there!
Amazing! Brought tears to my eyes. It’s amazing how God takes care of us in hard times and we look back and think “He had things all worked out to take care of me”. Prayers for a complete recovery.
Bianca ~ sending u healing prayers and hugs for a speedy recovery. God Bless you!!
Oh my goodness. { hugs } to Bianca. Praying that you have a speedy recovery.
Wow, i am praying for Bianca and that God gives her a complete and speedy recovery! God works in mysterious ways and I am thankful that your sister Zoe was there to be used by God! Just last Friday, on our way to buy our textbooks for this semester, I was watching one of Bianca’s speaking sessions online. I was sharing with my husband the video and telling him how awesome God uses Bianca in ministering to women. Watching the video challenged me to grow in God’s word and in His calling over my life. I am thankful for Bianca’s life and the blessing shes been to me. May God continue to bless you and I pray for a complete and sppedy recovery in the name of Jesus <3
Bianca, Jasmine and Zoe, “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” (Rom. 15:13). I’m greatful that you’re doing fine Bianca. Looking forward to your upcoming projects.
Praying for you and your family.
Glad the Lord is always ready with backup. Good idea…use this excuse never to wash dishes again. Seriously, concerned for your health and will keep you in my prayers.
Great is His faithfulness, so glad you are okay Bianca and that your family and friends are taking great care of you. God has a truly awesome way of showing us He’s always in control of every situation. Praying for your speedy recovery,
love, Keren Macklin
Praying for you and your family. God has got you covered and cared for.
Wow, I knew this was a crazy story but so love the way God protected you before you even knew it. The question remains, what lessons is He going to teach you during this month of bed rest….and not being able to do all the things you love to do. There is a reason for your rest, even in this, so please take full advantage!!! Thankful for Zoe being there, for your amazing & supportive family, and that Matt was able to get home so quickly…and mostly that you are ok!!! Praying for a speedy recovery…and lots of fun vistors! 🙂
I’ll be praying for a quick recovery for you. Get well!
Wow!!! What a crazy, amazing story! So thankful your sister was there to help you! Definitely God watching over! I’m praying you heal quickly and never have to wash dishes again! If I weren’t scared of blood and being in pain, I might try that myself. I kid, I kid.
As far as books go, my daughter just finished Kisses From Katie and shared bits of it with me (because I never have time to sit and read a book). We were in tears pretty much every time. What a good book!!
Get some rest! Glad you have help!!
Wow! Praise God for what He has done in your life! It is truly a miracle and no coincidence that Zoe was there for you. Thank you so much for sharing this testimony and for giving God all of the glory.
I would like to recommend a book for you to read. This book has changed my life and the lives of my closest friends and family. It is called “Revealing Heaven” by Kat Kerr. This book will minister to your spirit as well as bring you joy and hope. God is doing some amazing things with this author!
I pray for a full and speedy recovery for you!
Many blessings,
Lymarie
I never like to use this but OMG!
Good job Zoe, thank God for Matt, thanks for update Jaz!! Praying for full recovery B. Love you!!
I do believe in miracles and how intricately God works in our lives and takes care of us even in the midst of turmoil. Praying for Bianca and her full recovery.
That is a miracle, for sure!
When I was about 8, I had a similar miracle – I put my hand through a window and just missed my tendon, the glass cut right to it, which doctors said in itself was a miracle.
Praying for a quick recovery for Bianca! 🙂
Lifting you up to God, Bianca, and praying for your healing!!!
B!! Mamitas, Praise Jesus that Zoe was with you. I love that God is always on time. I totally believe in miracles and when I read stories like these, I’m reminded of the AMAZING God we get to serve. Praying for you and looking forward to seeing and hearing you speak about this at time. Btw, Matt is pretty awesome in my book!! Love you B!
Liz 😉
Indeed GOD was looking over YOU! May your recovery be soooooooon.. Yes, we serve an AMAZING GOD! May He continue to LOOK over your ENTIRE Familly! He has done lots of miracles in the house of Pancho Juarez and may HE continue Blessing ALL of YOU! You all are Beautiful people!
As I read this post I said, “Oh NO!”
Your Dominican (aka Cuban-Lebanese) sister is praying for you… really praying. I told Siri to remind me to pray, so you know its happening. And as for a good book to read: A Call To Obedience by Maky Fernandez. The author is a friend of mine and one of the women God has used to shape the good-side of my life 🙂
Hey Bianca
So glad you`re ok. I`m praying for a speedy, pain free recovery. Wish I lived closer, I`d come by and be your personal assistant for the day….
Thank You prayers also go out to Zoe and Jasmine for their help….
As for books….
Fiction: Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers, The Mitford series of books by Jan Karon (the series is a “light” read), Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery (This is one of the most famous books by a Canadian author)
Non FIction: 1000 Gifts by Ann Voskamp, What Women Fear by Angie Smith, God Loves Broken People by Sheila Walsh and anything by Max Lucado, Beth Moore and someone named Christine Caine 😉
And this is just my starter list….lol
Know I’ll be praying for you…
love ya
Carol
oh my goodness, Bianca! So glad you are ok – although i can imagine how you feel about the month’s bedrest! Wish i could be of more help but you know I’ll be praying 🙂 Much love –sp
ps: hope Zoe’s ok – must have been pretty scary for her.
Praise God you are safe! Praying for a full recovery for you and that God would help you through the process. Your web presence will be missed, but I know God is going to use this time away. Love you & thank you for being such an inspiration.