Always Grateful: Ciara's Story | Video

When Ciara, a wife and mother of two young boys, traveled to Pennsylvania to visit family for the holidays, she had no idea how her life would change by the time she entered the door of her home again. But despite enduring a life-threatening illness and becoming a quadruple amputee, Ciara remains grateful. Join the Dierking family’s journey of clinging to the life preserver of gratitude in this special video.

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[JM-rfbe]

I'm speechless
What a courageous lady
Praise God for her
She encouraged us all

[kimberlyclearwater]

I am speechless. Your testimony, your life, is profound and so powerful. My measly complaints are now abruptly dismissed in light of YOU. Thank you for your willingness to share your strength and hope with us! May our Father continue to work through you to reach others. Blessings my beautiful sister.

[Titus--]

Ciara, thank you for not giving up, thank you for allowing God to work in and through you, thank you for sharing your story, thank you for being willing to be used by Him. To God be the glory and honor and praise. You dear lady are a true example of what the word surrender means and is. This is what I needed to hear and see today. A reminder that life in Christ, trusting him for all things and leaning on him is the only way any of us can truly live.

[djsews]

I am so happy that this beautiful woman of God has the knowledge that the troubles of this life are temporary. Her best days are ahead of her as they are for every believer. Hallelujah 💕🙏

[mauricemelee]

We’ve been watching Ciara’s story since she was first sent to the hospital. We live near the place where she was staying in Pennsylvania. We have been deeply moved and astonished at this couples bravery and endurance. So glad to see RoH include her in their testimony videos. This is definitely one that should be shared around the world ❤

[mjbcoffee]

What an extraordinary testimony! Ciara is a beautiful woman with a heart for God! Thank you for sharing!

[crystalohre]

Psalm 50:23
"He who offers a sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving honors Me"
Your testimony honors God. It’s beautiful. I found your attitude before your illness so relatable. Thank you for sharing honestly. And now what you understand, and the relationship you have with God is hopeful and inspiring. ❤

[Gabitaram]

It's incredible how God transforms everything, a misfortune turned into living testimony. I lost my leg 21 days after I was born. But there is not a single day in which I do not see the hand of God providing for the prosthesis, giving us every day what we need, faith, self-esteem, purpose, God bless this family, and find the joy of the Lord always.

[masundadee]

I am just crying my eyes out because you have just encouraged me and challenged me beyond words...thank you Ciara and your whole family for being such a testimony...woooow!!God bless you always my sis, what a soldier for Jesus! Nothing can separate us from the love of God indeed!

[traceylussier]

You were given a difficult assignment but you have turned it for His Glory. Thank you for sharing your remarkable journey with us. You have a beautiful family. Blessing to you all. And to God be the glory.

[GwenOdem]

I rarely ever comment but you young lady spoke to my heart. Please continue sharing your story, write a book, let God continue to use. Your an encouragement to those of us who appear perfectly healthy and yet do not have the joy and peace you have. And my dear one, your joy and peace are priceless. Thank you for ministering to my heart and soul.

[TimBarrettELT]

Thank you so much for this lesson on gratitude and joy! There were - and are - a lot of people praying for you here in Brazil!

[debbiebeck]

You are so brave and courageous!!! I appreciate your testimony and your faith.

[michaelnaas]

Beautiful. Praise God for his work in you and in us.

[sonnyhung]

Such a Powerful Testimony.
Definitely much to be Grateful for.
Ciara, I pray this Priestly blessing over you
May the Lord Bless you and keep you, the Lord shine His Face upon you, the Lord turn His Face towards you and give you PEACE. Shalom

[Lizziewv]

I can never thank y'all enough for sharing your testimony throughout all of this. I've lost count of the times I was going through something big or small, saw a post from you, and was instantly pointed back to Christ. Love you you all! ❤️

[---wuqj]

Oh, Ciara!
I just love you so much!
I am a 60 year old mama and grandma who had a difficult time raising my 3 children with chronic pain. I’m still in pain today, but I can look back with gratitude. Thank you for sharing your life with the Body of Christ .
We need real examples of others overcoming challenges, and teaching us how to keep leaning on God through it.
I love you, sweet girl!

[lisabartscher]

What a wonderful testimony!! I am crying for my ungratefulness!!! Thank u for sharing this!! ❤️

[tammyhollandsworth]

I’m so sad that this had to happen to you and your family. But… you are an inspiration to all of us who haven’t always been thankful or grateful. What a powerful testimony. 😢❤

[TJ_Lovesfish]

Our God is so amazing! All praise to Him. So thankful for these wonderful people and their testimony.