What began as an ordinary Friday evening on October 7, 2011, quickly turned into a life-altering event for Marvella. A near-fatal brain aneurysm forever changed her path, leading her from the pews of her church to a long, painful journey through hospitalization, rehabilitation, and ultimately the challenges of life at home. Her new book, Not Once Did His Promises Fail, is both a testimony and a beacon of encouragement for anyone facing adversity.
Up until she returned home from rehabilitation, Marvella had little memory of what had taken place. The aftermath brought profound struggles — physically, emotionally, and socially. She experienced devastating losses: mobility, coordination, hearing, speech, memory, career, and independence. Forced into early retirement due to her ongoing health battles, she faced vertigo, tinnitus, and the crushing weight of despair, discouragement, and depression.
Yet, through it all, Marvella clung to her faith. In moments of weakness, she discovered strength through prayer, scripture, communal support, and the unwavering love of God. What doctors and loved ones alike describe as miraculous survival became the foundation of a narrative meant to uplift others: that even in the darkest valleys, God’s promises remain unbroken.
“Disappointment is real. Despair is real. Depression is real,” Marvella shares. “But so is God’s mercy, His love, and His power to make the impossible possible.”
Not Once Did His Promises Fail is more than a memoir of suffering — it is a story of love, faith, resilience, and the power of community. With the encouragement of family, friends, and acquaintances who saw the miracle in her journey, Marvella offers her testimony to remind readers they are never alone in their struggles.
Today, though she continues to live with the long-term effects of her aneurysm, Marvella chooses daily gratitude, acknowledging God’s goodness and love rather than questioning her trials. Her book is a living testament that faith can carry us through adversity and transform even the heaviest burdens into testimonies of hope.
About the Author
Marvella is a survivor, believer, and encourager who faced the unthinkable but continues to live by faith in God’s promises. Not Once Did His Promises Fail is her debut book, written to inspire readers to persevere through life’s greatest challenges and to trust in God’s unfailing love.
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