Shattered Dreams- Michelle Lavin

In this beautiful episode, Michelle Lavin joins us to share her life’s journey with us. Michelle married her husband, Steve, at 19 years of age, in November 1980.  Michelle was raised as a Catholic, and Steve was brought up and attended the Church of Christ.

After 5 years of marriage, Michelle and Steve had their first child and two children thereafter. 

After 7 years of marriage, Michelle eventually joined her husband’s church and received Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior.  Steve was already saved at the age of 12.

Michelle began to get serious about her relationship with the Lord and immediately started attending bible studies. They both loved and served the Lord in their local church. Steve served in a leadership position, as an Elder, and Michelle taught the children's bible study.  There were the ideal Christian couple. They were loving and well respected.

Michelle was a stay-at-home mom, and Steve worked as a Production Operations Manager at a local TV station. They both had dreams and goals of advancing their education and obtaining college degrees.  Michelle’s heart’s desire was to become a registered nurse. Steve’s dream was to become a math teacher.

When Michelle was in her 30s, Steve supported and encouraged her to go to nursing school.  She completed her nursing education and became a registered nurse.  Immediately upon graduation, Michelle was hired as an RN, in the acute dialysis unit, at a local hospital. She absolutely loved her job!  She was fulfilling her dreams!

Eventually, Steve started attending college in hopes of fulfilling his dreams! During this same time, the Lord blessed them with the purchase of a new home.  Their children were 8, 11, and 13 years of age. Life was just wonderful!

And then one Sunday afternoon, after returning home from church, their DREAMS were SHATTERED.  Michelle was 39 years old, at the time. She felt a stabbing pain in the back of her head, took five steps, and fell backwards on their bed. Her left side was totally numb. She was taken to the hospital and later discovered she had a stroke.

Their lives would never be the same again. Michelle is here to share this wonderful testimony!

Thank you, Michelle.

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