Last year, I suffered a back injury that I initially dismissed as a result of overworking or doing too much Pilates. However, instead of improving, my condition worsened and became increasingly strange. I experienced sharp, tingling pains throughout my body, resembling nerve pain. This eventually grew to a debilitating state.
As my condition deteriorated, I faced drastic changes in my life. I had to move back into my family home, withdraw from work, and limit social interactions. My days revolved around visiting doctors, specialists, and undergoing various scans and blood tests. It was a long journey filled with pain and uncertainty. I found myself asking God, “What is going on? Why can’t anyone figure out what is happening to my body?“
At one point, I was bedridden. Anyone who wanted to see me had to find a small window of time when I was well enough to stay awake and hold a brief conversation. This was a massive shift for someone who had been very independent, working full-time, living alone, and driving everywhere by herself. Having all of that taken away so suddenly brought about a lot of grief.
During this difficult period, our church conference took place. I was at my worst, needing a wheelchair to move around and always having someone with me in case I deteriorated. The church volunteers came around to pray for me. This was a significant moment because, just before this, I had been pleading with God for intervention, feeling like I couldn’t go on anymore.
As they prayed, something extraordinary happened. I felt my entire body become hot and tingly. It was as if strength was physically being restored to me. Where I previously couldn’t get out of my wheelchair, I found myself slowly standing and walking without trembling. Each lap I walked, I grew stronger. Before, I had always needed assistance or a wheelchair to move around.
This moment was not just special for me but also for all the volunteers who prayed and interceded for me. It was a shocking and uplifting experience. I was able to push my wheelchair out of the conference—a stark contrast to being wheeled in just a few days earlier. For months, I couldn’t even walk up a flight of stairs without severe pain or collapsing. Now, I was walking again.
In the past two weeks, I have been slowly readjusting to normal life. It feels wonderful. I haven’t felt this normal in almost a year. I had been under the care of a medical team for several months, including physiotherapists, a psychologist, and a rheumatologist. After this incredible experience, I attended my pre-existing appointments and was able to share my story with each of them. They were all in shock and awe, amazed at the drastic change. Many of them had never seen anything like it, having witnessed the severity of my condition firsthand.
Seeing their reactions and being able to testify about this unexpected recovery was a powerful moment for me. It reinforced the significance of what had happened and the profound impact it had on everyone involved.
Listen to Kaylee tell her story below.