"I'm Fine.."

The first words out of the mouth of a woman who was in a coma for 6 years.

(Christy Lilly-kttv.com)

"Every morning," said Smith (her mom), "I always check on her when I wake up, before I go to the bathroom. I always say, ‘Hi baby, how are you doing?’ She said, ‘I'm fine’ and that's when I knew she was awake." A two-word answer that changed everything.

Christy Lilly suffered from a heart attack, then a stroke. I love the how Minnie Smith, her daughter and care giver, put her thoughts.

"The good Lord let me know she's alright, he brings her back to visit every so often and I'm thankful for that,"

What a wonderful attitude, to care for someone for 6 years and trust in the Lord. The sad part is that Christy has resently slipped back into a coma.

In the meantime, Minnie will continue caring for Christa: doing what a mother does best.

"I never gave up on my daughter and I never will," she said.

And she hopes and prays this time next year, Christa will be back for good.

Reminds me of the tragic Shivo story.