Mr. David Fleig,

I am extremely excited to hear the good news of your progress and that you are well my friend. Thanks for contacting me with the good news personally. I have been watching your progress from afar. I wish I knew what to say about what I experienced on that afternoon. I first must say I thank God All Mighty for using you to show His awesome power. The body of Christ has many members and not all have the same jobs. God used everyone in that building to save your life. The doctors and first responders worked physically on your body, He used others to cry out in prayer. It was an awesome display of everyone working with one accord. Some people may never understand what they saw or even be able to express properly what happened on that day.

The medical world will try to explain in a medical point of view. But as for myself, I can only express it as a miracle from God that you are still alive and have been made whole again. I am so happy to know you are well and you can enjoy your life once again. I never had a chance to meet you personally but for some reason on the Friday night before the tournament, you worked out in the seminar and I noticed your name on your obi and for some reason your name on your obi stood out to me.

I didn't know why at that time. And on that Saturday you demonstrated your kata in my ring just before you passed out. I still only knew you by your name. I too am a first responder. I would have come your rescue physically but for some reason the Spirit of God would not allow me move towards you. I stood there watching with tears coming from my eyes then I started praying in silence alone, then one of my students came to me and put his arms around and said this is the time for you to pray. What he didn't know, I had been praying already and watching the doctor's and first responders work on you. It was at this moment the connection of prayer warriors started touching one another in agreement on a spiritual level, men and women of all faiths started to cry out to God. I can't take any of the credit, I give all the praise to the all mighty God I serve and His name is Jesus Christ my Lord. I was under orders that day to pray for you without knowing you other than a name from an obi that stayed in my head.

Everyone was removed from the gym once the EMTs arrived so that they could work on you properly. Once again the spirit of God told me to touch you when the EMT's bought you out of the gym to the ambulance and so being obedient I touched your bed to send the anointing of God with you as we all continued in prayer for you. It was many people working on you and interceding for you. You are a blessed man, God has a work for you to finish.

I can't wait to meet you in person one day soon but until then stay well my friend.

Deacon Carl Martin

Master Martin,

I am writing to express my deepest thanks and appreciation for your support and prayer ceremony you lead at this year's Isshinryu Tournament in Michigan.

I'm the person that collapsed with a life threatening heart attack. I wish I could come visit you in Philadelphia to give thanks directly.

With your help and that of the several doctors that provided immediate first aid and CPR, my life was saved.

Grand Master Adams, last Wednesday described to his class of children and adults what occurred as a miracle. I was in attendance at his dojo in Southfield extending thanks to all (Dr. Jackson, GM Adams, etc.) It was very emotional. Master Adams went on to tell the story in the way that only he can do, telling the entire class that he witnessed a miracle the day of June 24. He was especially grateful for the prayers you offered.

I owe you a debt of gratitude that I'll never be able to repay – helping me survive.

I'm expected to make a full recovery and I have already returned to the dojo, which is lead by Master Michael Schaefer.

If there is anything I can do, please don't hesitate to ask. Hopefully we'll be able to meet in person soon.

Mr. David Fleig
Shodan, Grosse Pointe Karate Club
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