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An Easter Story by ADM
An Easter Story by ADM
A Transfiguration
My life is an open book. Most of you have seen the first 50 years of
my life at its full color and even at times when its gray.
You see my life in occassions where you hear from me first hand
stories or my kwento and chismis.
There is still a very big part that is private… and one part is my
relationship with God.
I promised God that I will spread His word and how I have been a
living testimony and miracle of His power, grace and mercy.
The past 4 years was the most difficult trying times and i can say
the saddest era of my life
The same year Mommy was diagnosed with Stage 4 Colon cancer.
problems.
However, during these moments when I was alone, this was the
time I moved even closer to God thru His son our Lord Jesus Christ.
I have always been a prayerful person. I read the bible everyday. I
will never go to sleep without it and even on travels, my daily
reading and my bible is with me. It is thru the word of God that i find
the answers on why things are happening the way they are.
Whenever I ask God, why me, why do i have to go thru all these,
when is this going to stop… or even when there are times I have to
ask God for something a specific prayer… it is always thru His word
that I find the answers. I never stop asking God for strength,
because I know on earth our tribulations never stop or problems
never leave us. But i know in my heart God has overcome the world.
So His strength is what I always ask for.
With God’s grace and mercy, He made the rough seas calmer. My
close friends and family were all on my side, but Jesus was my
constant companion.
It was during these times when I felt hopeless and weak, God moved
things for me, controlled everything and did everything. It was not an
easy ride but God did all the work. I didn’t even have to lift a finger. He
just solved my problems. The people I prayed for, their heart changed
and realized their own mistakes.
Even my anxiety and depression God healed me from it. I still have
However, God really knows how to continuously show His love for
us. He puts us to the test just like when He tested Abraham to offer
Isaac. I am entering another Leap of Faith chapter in my life.
One early morning around 4am PH time, I gave Aunt Tess and Aunt
Amy a call around 12nn Seattle time. I just needed a shoulder to cry
on. My anxiety attack is back and I am back to medication. I was
crying really hard when I called Aunt Tess, I am losing it and I just
can’t get thru this. She called Aunt Amy so we can pray together.
While Aunt Amy was praying, her background which was the dining
area that shows the bright sun over the window with curtain drapes,
suddenly turned to dark like nighttime. Then there was like a light
beam with shining silver stars whooshing like a falling star, except
that it was going in a horizontal direction… then around it was gold
shimmering light. I didn’t say a word as I didnt want to interrupt Aunt
Amy praying. It was there for a few seconds.
Aunt Amy ended the prayer and I was a little calmer. Then both
Aunt Amy and Aunt Tess as Christians continued to lift my spirit and
to help me surrender to God. Aunt Amy said that she had a vision 2
days before I texted them about my condition.
Then Peter said, “Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I
give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.”
In her vision, two days before I texted them to pray for me, Aunt
Amy saw a young lady sitting in a recline position wearing a pink
dress. Then, a circle like a sun with rays of color silver, then another
in gold surrounding it.
She didn't know the meaning of it at the time until I texted them.
They were shocked about the news that I had breast cancer. Then,
she remembered her vision. The lady in pink dress was me.
The first revelation was the pink color. Pink is associated with
"breast cancer." Then Aunt Amy said — I didn't have the meaning of
the silver and gold colors yet.
Then I asked Aunt Amy if she changed her background to the silver
and gold whooshing stars. She didnt press anything and she said
no, then I told her what I saw and Aunt Tess saw it too.
The bright silver and gold that me and Aunt Tess saw on Aunt Amy
while she was praying was the presence of God. That is the second
revelation and like fireworks it was a sign of celebration.
“Whenever there's two or three are gathered in His name, He is in
the midst of them. Matthew 18:20” That's his promise. Also, when
we call upon him, he answers us.
I was in a virtual call with Brother Oliver and Sister Lara. Among the
and blue.
and celebration.
to you. So let go of the stress and trust me. I’ve got a pretty
incredible ending in store for you. Infact, that’s why you need to get
excited again. So dont you even think about giving up. You’re going
to make it no matter what it looks like right now. Remember I am
always working in your favor. I will bless you today with peace,
healing and victory. But you can’t quit. I am going to bring
something beautiful out of this ugly situation. So let go my child.
Hand over all worries, fears and anxities over to me. Stay strong. I
am your strength. You deserve to smile again”
True enough He sent angels to watch over and support me.
I was feeling anxious about going to Japan for our trip, fearing
something might happen to me. But God knew it will calm me if I
have somebody with me who is a medical expert. Good thing we
I didnt know what will happen after the surgery, but God made Ate
Mavi available to take care of me. She is a Registered Nurse
practicing in Cavite for more than 6 years already. She is part of
family and she took care of Kief when he was a kid. She is God-sent
and His timing is perfect. When Ate Mavi resigned in Dec 2023 to
prepare for her assignment in Germany, start of the year, she was
just waiting for her visa and ticket. While waiting she committed to
take care of me. God gave me a personal private nurse who is
family.
Been whispering to the Holy Spirit wherever I go, “Come Holy Spirit
I need you. Come Holy Spirit I pray. Down with your strength and
your power, come in your own special way.”
Galatians 5:22 “But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace,
patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, self-control and
gentleness”
A Happy Spirit
So we decided to push thru with our Japan trip with the condition
that we will not talk about the C-word and will just enjoy and have
fun. Aunt Amy said that the bad news is behind me know. Time to
move on, time to face it.
Before leaving for Japan, I did all the medical tests needed for the
surgery scheduled Feb 19 — blood test, ECG, Xray and MRI. While
undergoing MRI, I was flat on my chest and holding the MRI bar in
both hands. For some reason, I felt Jesus was on my right side
holding my right hand. I felt it, I was not imagining it. I was calm and
comforted.
Dra Gemma Uy, my Oncologist said enjoy Japan and we will talk
treatment after.
I had fun in the snowfall, I had fun in Disneyland like a child and I
had fun most of all shopping.
When we arrived Manila Feb 10, reality hits back but I was
determined. This tumor is way smaller than God. God is greater
than everything so I will not be afraid. Maliit na bagay ang tumor sa
ating Dakilang Diyos Ama.
hearing good news moving forward. With the blood and stripes of
Jesus, I claimed I am healed.
All the tests results are ready and I am good to go for the surgery.
Deuteronomy 31:6
“Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them;
for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not
leave you nor forsake you.”
I knew that God was with me and I trust He was healing me and
already claimed He healed me.
I also knew that something will happen in the hospital. Deep inside
me I was excited to see what God will show me. I dont know why
and what it is, but I knew something will happen and I was looking
forward to it.
Feb 19 surgery day, thank God for giving me a good night sleep.
Early morning I had to do another MRI before surgery. They had to
inject contrast to my breast thru my nipples. It was the most
I dont know what I was expecting but I just wanted to scan the
room and looked into the doctors’ and nurses’ eyes. They were all
in blue with masks and hairnet. There were about 11 of them and
they looked that they are just going to do their job on another
regular day. It was an ordinary day for them. It was a life changing
day for me.
When those who knew said, “Aileen andito lang kami, andito lang
ako, dadaanan natin yan together Aileen” this is not true. Because
not all of them or anyone of them was with me when I cannot sleep
at night, or when I cried myself to sleep or whenever I have to do
my medical tests like going inside an MRI machine. Moreso in the
operating room, no one in my family or close friends were there.
But their prayers volted like lightning into heaven. The Lord Jesus,
my constant companion, I felt and believe He was with me all the
time. He truly loves me.
I was still groggy and I tried to recall what happened but I dont
remember anything except just a white space like the sky with no
clouds.
In the recovery room, I was looking around and nurses running here
and there. I was opening and closing my eyes trying to check if I am
really awake. In no time, they rolled me back to my room and that
was 430 pm.
In the room, Jooney, Daddy, Erik and Ate Mavie were there waiting
for me. I said “Tapos na boob job ko” with a smiling grin on my face.
From there I was mostly asleep until 10pm when they all left except
Ate Mavie.
My left arm and hand had pins and needles and unable to move and
close my fist. My right arm and hand had tubes and needles for the
dextrose and IV medication.
I was lying flat and about to cry, I was just so tired and exhausted.
Then I played a podcast on “Be Still and Know that I am God”. I
listened to it crying and told Ate Mavie, “ang hirap maging strong all
the time, hindi ko kaya”. Ate Mavie told me to close my eyes while
listening so I can rest too. I shut my eyes and the clock in front of
me was at 1020pm.
Lying down on hospital bed, flat on my back with both hands, palms
open facing up.
I remained still and suddenly I felt like there were nails pierced on
my wrist near the palm of my hands. It started to feel heavier and
heavier and then my feet also started to feel nailed and on top of
each other. Then I prayed, Lord if this is my way to experience your
suffering in the Cross, so be it. I offer you this sacrifice and give my
own contribution of suffering. Then after that I felt like a big sponge
was inside my body. A sponge that is trying to absorb something
inside my body. I felt the big sponge from my neck down to my
toes. Just squeezing some sort of liquid inside me.
Then I felt like I was standing both my feet on a big palm of hands. I
was still lying down the hospital bed, no movement with my eyes
closed, listening to the podcast.
My palms are still open facing up. Suddenly, I felt huge hands
gripping and holding both my hands. I tried to feel it for a few
moment. Then, that was the time I opened my eyes and saw
myself sitting down facing a man with huge hands wearing a robe.
His grip looked strong because of the bigness of His hands. But He
held me gently. Gentle enough to feel the ultimate peace,
calmness and joy. It was a feeling of awe I have not felt before. His
hands did not clearly show His skin as it was luminous and there
was a certain glow of white light that is not too glaring and bright.
His robe was not white and not cream but somewhere in between.
It was not cotton and it was not silk, but something I have not seen
yet. It was flowing gently with no wrinkles and fold.
Then I asked “Lord?”. I can see Him neck down with just His robe
flowing, His hands on my palms gripping with a certain glow and
light. It was bright and luminous but not glaring in the eye.
Then my hands and arms moved. Jesus gripped both my arms and
my hand now holding both His arms.
His arms were big. He was not fat and was not masculine. His arms
just felt strong and powerful. The Almighty Jesus.
Then the Lord replied, “Bumitiw ka, hindi kita bibitawan, andito lang
ako”.
Then I slowly released the grip of my hands from His arms. But He
never let go of my arms, He was still holding on to me so tight but
gentle. I felt my tears about to fall as I can truly feel His love for me.
Then a breeze of cold wind or air brushed infront of me. I felt the
cold breeze touched my lips then moved around my body then to
my back like a gentle embrace.
I looked at the air conditioning switch and it was off. So the cold
breeze was not coming from the aircon, I just confirmed.
The first thing I told Ate Mavie “Magaling na ako, ok nako”. Then the
On the 3rd day, I was released from the hospital, Feb 21. Jooney,
Ate Mavie and I headed straight home, eager to start recovery in
full swing. It was not an easy journey. I had to go home with 2 tube
drains attached to my body in order to release blood and water
from my wound. Round the clock medication and monitoring was
done and thank you to my angels especially Ate Mavi, who became
My boys Jooney and Kiefer were in full support providing all what I
needed to comfort me in this difficult recovery. They showed
strength on their faces, but I know deep inside it was also difficult
and painful for them. I didnt tell them about my transfiguration
experience as I was not ready to share and I was not sure also if
they were ready to hear it. I only shared the story to Erik and Nina
with full spirit and claiming I am healed, magaling na ako.
The day came when the resuts of the biopsy are ready and Dra
We left the doctor’s clinic crying and still surprised, I even texted
the secretary of Dra Gemma if I can say I am cancer-free. Dra
Gemma confirmed, Yes.
Now it all makes sense. Aunt Amy’s vision. The silver and gold. His
messages of strength, telling me to stand up and be strong. My
encounter with Bro Oli and Sis Lara. The fireworks. His message of
giving me a pretty incredible ending in store for me. The
transfiguration which is the ultimate experience with Jesus Christ
that up to this day, I am still recalling the way He was holding my
arm and not letting go. That is my visual of strength. That is my
visual of faith. That is my visual that God loves me. That is my visual
that I should not fear nor be anxious for everything will be ok.
I know it is not yet completely over, I still have to closely monitor
for the rest of my life what was initially diagnosed in me.
But this second chance of Miracle that God gave me, is a living
testimony of Faith, Hope, Love and Victory.
Proverbs 18:20-21
Exodus 15:26
Aileen Dejillas-Magdaluyo