If You Could Only See It

By Nicki Carey

Nicki Carey was just 22 years old and had her whole life ahead of her. As a new mother, she had just begun to settle into her new role hoping she could find work and possibly return to college. Little did she know her entire world was about to change. Nicki was young and perfectly healthy. However, things quickly took a turn for the worse and in just one week, her health started to deteriorate and she became completely paralyzed. Her body was attacked by a virus that according to studies, should only affect adults over the age of fifty. Nicki was diagnosed with Guillain-Barr? syndrome. Nicki and the health professionals she encountered were all baffled, and unable to understand what was happening to this young black female in her twenties. Every possible test was done, every possible question was asked repeatedly. Nicki and her family were devastated."If You Could Only See It" is a story of a young single mother raising her daughter with the determination to fight at all cost to regain the activity of her limbs. She did not want to be labeled disabled and knew that her journey would not be easy. Her faith was tested, as she questioned everything she had learned growing up in church. She even wondered what kind of God would allow her to go through such a dark time in her life. From the hospital to the Rehabilitation Center, and those in and around her home. Everyone became a part of her journey and her battle with Guillain-Barr? syndrome. Nicki's story is one of hope and determination not only for herself, but for everyone whose path she crossed. It will encourage you to go beyond what you can see with your "natural eyes," to seeing what is possible with your "spiritual eyes." Her strong will and desire to persevere, will leave her readers with the inspiring words "If You Could Only See It."

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0578843307
• ISBN13: 9780578843308
• Release Date: February 2021
• Publisher: Rosalita Carey
• Length: 89 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.2" x 6.0"