The Surprising Rebirth Of Belief In God 21. Tammy Peterson: Miracles, conversion and being married to Jordan
Jun 4, 2024
Tammy Peterson discusses her miraculous recovery from cancer, recent conversion to Catholicism, and witnessing a growing interest in faith due to her husband's work. They talk about faith amid health crises, navigating fame, the power of prayer through the rosary, and her transformative spiritual journey.
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Acceptance and Surrender to God
- Tammy accepted her terminal cancer diagnosis with equanimity and shared it with her son, feeling deeply connected to her family.
- She embraced surrender by acknowledging only God truly knows when she will die, beyond medical opinions.
Rosary Prayer in Hospital
- A friend named Queenie regularly visited Tammy in hospital, teaching her to pray the rosary and deepening her spiritual practice.
- Their daily two-hour prayer sessions provided Tammy comfort and introduced her to the mysteries of the rosary.
Healing After Lymph Leak Discovery
- Tammy faced a challenging medical procedure to locate a lymphatic leak, involving diet changes and imaging with poppy seed oil dye.
- Despite initial setbacks, the leak healed unexpectedly after a fat challenge, leading to her hospital discharge on her anniversary.