Stacy Calendar Part 2

Stacey Callender, a woman once known for her vibrant health and leadership in Christian ministry, shares her profound journey through glioblastoma diagnosis and treatment with raw honesty and unwavering faith. What begins as a shocking seizure during a walk with her daughter becomes the catalyst for a series of miraculous interventions—most notably, a brain surgeon arriving at the hospital not by chance, but through a divine connection via a child in her daughter’s ministry. Stacey reframes her suffering not as defeat, but as a divine appointment: a platform to share Christ with doctors, nurses, and even strangers. Her story reaches its emotional climax during a grueling neurological test, where she struggles to recall words, only to discover that her imperfect description of the ostrich—drawn from her study of Job—miraculously matched the biblical account. In that moment, Jesus speaks to her: 'You weren’t in there for you. You were there for the doctor and the ostrich.' This revelation transforms her pain into purpose. Despite losing the ability to read, cook, or shop independently, Stacey finds deeper intimacy with God and becomes a living testimony of how God uses the 'foolish' to reveal His wisdom. Her joy, resilience, and relentless prayer for others—asking doctors and nurses how she can pray for them—have left an indelible mark on those around her.