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A couple from England, formerly from Manic Drive and Seventh Day Slumber, have reached out to share their compassion with one of their biggest fans, Tasha Wiese.
Keith and Talia Comer met while touring on the road across North America over a decade ago. Keith was formerly in the Christian band Manic Drive, and Talia was in the Christian band Seventh Day Slumber. While touring and making their way through Manitoba, they met a huge fan of their music, Steinbach woman Tasha Wiese.
"I think we both look back on that time, like, wow," says Talia. "How incredible of God to let us experience that. Then we met each other [referring to Keith] on the road. That's where our story started."
Keith shares how, before the couple changed direction and became missionaries, he enjoyed his time in Manic Drive, calling it a "dream job."
"While performing is fun, our favourite thing was after the shows was meeting people," says Talia. "Coming to the radio stations, and people would be outside just waiting to tell you their story. Or just chat about what God is doing in their life. That's where we've had some of the most memorable and meaningful moments. We were able to connect with people from all different backgrounds and all across the world. It really shows you how great God's family is."
Even though it was 15 years ago, both Keith and Talia remember Wiese and her impact on them.
"The bands we were in had the best fans. We're still in touch with them thanks to social media."
Last week, Talia opened up Facebook and saw a picture of Wiese, immediately recalling this woman. A month ago, Wiese had a common cold that turned into septic shock quite quickly. Wiese almost died during all of this, having been flown by emergency helicopter from Steinbach to Winnipeg. To save her life, doctors had to amputate her hands and feet.
"When I read the caption and clicked the article, I was in shock," says Talia. "I was heartbroken. It was late at night, and I ran and told Keith because Tasha is one that made such an impact on us and the rest of the bands as well, because she was so consistently present. When you think about a good Christian music fan, a friend of all the bands, it's Tasha. What an encourager."
The Comers implore other believers to pray for Wiese's recovery as she continues to heal in the hospital.
"We want to say to everyone, if you're thinking of Tasha, remember her in prayer and her family. I've been thinking a lot this week about Job and his friends. They didn't do a great job encouraging him. I think we can be wise in not always telling people, 'Well, God has a plan.' While he absolutely does, I think this time is to say, 'God sees you, Tasha. He loves you. He knows what's going on and He's here for you and so are we."
The Comers currently live in England with their two daughters as missionaries with the main focus of relational ministry.
