i know it's been four long months since my last blog update, but so much has happened since then....
where to begin? the beginning, i guess....
it's been a time of miracles & mountains climbed....
it's been a time of mayhem & pouring rains....
this is why the world needs constant prayer; for both m & m's....
i'll start with the mayhem:
*my bladder stone removal procedure (while recovering from a broken ankle)
*double mastectomy of my dear friend with breast cancer
*my uncle fell off a ladder & fractured his sternum (among other bumps & bruises)
*my shower chair collapsed from under me (that would make my fifth fall since my avm)
*my grandfather fell in the bathroom & has been recently diagnosed with kidney failure
*my brother-in-law's grandfather passed away
*my cousin's boyfriend's dad has been put on a transplant list for a new liver
*a family member had a stroke, a bad fall & a heart attack
*i was diagnosed with chondritis (which made me feel like i was having a heart attack)
(these have been the major things, although many other little things have happened in between)....
now for the miracles:
*my bladder stone removal procedure was a success & my ankle, though still weak, has healed
*my hubby & i celebrated ten wonderful years together (many happy memories from our dating days)
*my breast cancer survivor dear friend is a blessing & a true fighter
*my cousin gave birth to a beautiful, healthy baby boy
*a fellow avm survivor celebrated one year of living since her brain bleed (congrats katherine!)
*my uncle has made a wonderful recovery from his ladder fall
*three very special children of God have recieved the body of Christ (my little sister, my sister's nephew & the daughter of my dear friend; congrats on their communion!)
*my brother-in-law is confirmed in his faith in Christ (his confirmation as an adult was a blessing to witness)
*i'm slowly healing from my shower chair fall (unfortunately, my spine is in constant pain & discomfort, but there are good days)
*my grandfther is doing better, but dialysis is most likely in his future (i take comfort in knowing that this will help him, as hard as it will be)
*my amazing parents celebrated their 29th wedding anniversary
*my sister & my brother-in-law are now joined in holy matrimony under the eyes of God
*my nephew/godson graduated from pre-school :)
*i had my first gardening adventure since my avm
*we celebrated our first new home with our wonderful family & friends
*my friend gave birth to a gorgeous, healthy, bouncing baby boy
*i've begun to pick up therapy cones with my right hand in occupational therapy (with the aide of finger bands that help to cup my hand) & physical therapy is moving along (i even tried jumping on the trampoline the other day, in between the parallel bars)*my two year avm anniversary came & went like any other day (that's how excited i was about this next miracle)
*my first beach trip since my avm & the first time i walked into a pool (all with help, of course)
(as you can see, the miracles out weigh the mayhem & i didn't even include birthdays, even my own & other anniversaries, which are all blessings)....
it's been a busy four months & now i have shared with you the up's & down's of my rollercoaster life (oh, & i can't forget the major loops in between)....
where i'm uncertain & lacking, He fills the empty spaces with hope (& miracles)....
where there is mayhem, He brings peace....
"Never be afraid to trust an unkown future to a known God." -Corrie Ten Boom
(i hope you enjoy some of the glimpses of the miracles, until the next series of them)....
God bless....
