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Sandra Wagner-Wright
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Rama's Labyrinth: A Biographical Novel (Women of Determination and Courage)
Literature & Fiction
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But I'm Not Sick
Mano needs to wear glasses. She had them once, but as Rama became more reliant on God, she took Mano's glasses away and told her to pray for better sight. The prayer, thus far, hasn't been granted. Mano suffers severe headaches, but her mother refuses to allow her to wear glasses, as if Mano's bad eye sight is due to her lack of prayer. I'm sure Rama loves her daughter, but she doesn't know her very well. Rama spends her time and energy caring for the poor. There isn't much left for Mano. It's a sad situation.
Book Excerpt
Rama's Labyrinth: A Biographical Novel (Women of Determination and Courage)
Mano bowed her head and changed the subject again. “Um, Mama, would you allow me to wear glasses again?”
“Are you unable to see?”
“I can make things out, but I get the most ferocious headaches.”
“You haven’t been praying enough.”
“I have!”
Rama prayed for patience. “Mano, I explained we must rely entirely on God. Infirmities come from a lack of faith. If you pray with a sincere heart, God will heal you.”
“But I’m not sick. I just have difficulty seeing. If glasses can help me, why can’t I use them?”
“No. You must rely on God, not inventions.”
Mano’s shoulders slumped. “Yes, Mama. I’ll keep praying.”
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