Wow, what a wonderful thread! I have to think on this.

Lots to choose from. For me I think it comes when I am in the heat of battle (ring a bell?) and I realize that I am so far beyond wrong that there is no question I'm wrong.

That's the first part. The necessary second part is when I apologize and take my lumps without fighting back.

I think it was when I had cancer...and didn't expect to live....and next month it will be 8 years ago...and I'm still here.....wondering what to do next....

that's amazing. thanks for sharing...

I spent years living in secret with a depression that threatened to kill me every day. I truly didnt think my life would ever improve, and I couldnt imagine being happy.

Then, I had a phone conversation with my doctor. He had phoned me back cos he couldnt talk to me when I originally phoned up, and he wanted to before the appointment was made...and I left the house, so I would have privacy. It was POURING with rain, but I walked as I talked to him, and told him everything. And the appointment was made for a few days away. And when the conversation ended, I was absolutely soaked, but I was utterly delighted. I had to stop myself skipping home. I had a glimmer of hope, and I was no longer alone.

Once I was going to kill myself over a boyfriend when I was twenty. he was horrible. I had my wrists in the sink under the water, the knife in my hand and a friend just stopped by for no reason because 'something' told her to. she does not know to this day what it was. she was compelled. She saved my live that day. I know it was God. I just do. Michele.

I was in a car that was broadsided by a transport. I was on the side that got hit. I'm still alive!
Good enough reason to believe in God? I think so!

I'd have to say that moment for me was after my first husband passed away and I felt totally alone and had no support. My children and I were really suffering and I had lost my best friend when he died. In stepped a friend of my daughter's! He was amazing. He was there for our family and held our hands and helped us get through the darkness. Oh and by the way-I ended up marrying him last year and am even more happy. Everything happens for a reason!

you guys nearly welled up some tears in me.
The last post, awe, that's just so brightening.
I count these things as miracles. No matter how silly they seem to some, or how important - what happened to you that made you think is a gift. I believe anyway.
I have at least 10 if not 20% more hope in me - and that's huge considering I am so pessimistic about the world.
We all have our ups and downs, and things can happen out of the blue. But how can you explain those times where unspoken knowledge brings you closer together? Or you JUST survived from something that seemed so bad you couldn't get out of it.
Amazing. All of you. thankyou so much for your stories

For me it was the morning of my mother's funeral 23 yrs. ago. I was only 21 and my mom died suddenly of a heart attack. I really thought my life was over, I couldn't imagine ever living without her. I figured the morning of the funeral, when I knew it was going to be the last time I saw her, they would be taking me to a mental hospital. But when the Priest starting speaking I felt a calm come over me. To this day I have no idea what he said, but I will always remember that feeling. That is when I knew that God or some higher power existed.

I had the same experience when my sister was given her last rights 20 months ago. I'm not real religious, but I know there is something. Since my sister died I have pretty much abandoned any faith and replaced it with anger. I really need to get to a good place spiritually. I'm just too angry!!!!!!

for me it wasnt one moment...it was about a few month period where I finally realized i was fucking (excuse my french) up my life and it needed to change. I stopped drinking (as much which was a lot) Got out of my abusive relationship, got an amazing job, met the man of my dreams, and hopefully will soon be starting school. Im lucky that it happened like that for me. It like someone litterally shook me and was like WTF are you doing?! What about you Alive??

im waiting for it, let you know....

when i was born i was so shocked it took me a year and a half 2 speak after it happend:P


-DING DONG-

lol themistfit. bless.