Do you believe in miracles?

Although there is plenty to talk about in relationship to politics today, let me step away from the subject for a moment.

Surely at some point in our lives, we have come to the conclusion that something that has occurred is miraculous. The sight of a new born baby, the blossoming of a beautiful flower, recovery from a disease, such as alcoholism, or an illness that by all accounts should have taken a different turn but has given us a second chance in some way. In one instance or another, we may have stated, 'this is truly miraclous!'

For example, my dog, a 12 year old golden retriever was diagnosed with cancer when he was 7 years old. He is still amazingly alive, and has had no remission. Our vet constantly refers to him as 'the miracle dog.' It is truly the case, that some results cannot be understood or explained, and in my opinion, perhaps just as well.

It is difficult for me to say whether these phenomenon are the results of the nature of the unfolding of something as it should be as part what exists in the universe, or occurs according to God's will or plan, if you will, or is aresult of some miraculous occurrence in and of itself. In fact, it could be a result of any or all of these thiings.

So here is the question of the day: Do you believe in miracles? How do you explain them? Give an example of something that has happened to you or a loved one that makes you conclude that it is the result of something 'miraculous.'

Thank you for your minds.