Rain Scent (Sent)

Since my surgery, everything seems more vibrant in my surroundings; colors, sounds and even when watching a movie for what would be the millionth time, it is like I am understanding the story in its entirety for the first time.  My surroundings have been amplified.  My speech therapist did allude to that fact and encouraged me that sometimes it may be just a little too much, but that it will subside to where it will not overwhelm me; the brain is such a delicate and fierce organ.  I wake up every morning thanking the Lord for his ever present mercy on me and my family, even my two precious dogs.  My words could never express how grateful and blessed I am.

I do think about the most silliest things in my life, and what an interesting life it is.  God has been faithful.  He has given me the outs when things were discouraging and dark.  He has shown me to be thankful and joyful in the midst of pain.  There have been times I would think and ask, "What did I do?"  I have felt the separation from God, but only to sense His presence return and not let go of me.  I have cried out and felt His strength when he lifts me up and carries me through the heart break.  He has provided the most amazing people in my life who have given without reservation.  I believe that the Lord will continue to see me through whatever comes my way, and I do pray that my gratefulness and service to Him will never end.  Thank You, Father.  Thank You.



The lessons of Faith

Well, I do not know if anyone is reading this blog, but if you are and check into any entries once in awhile.  I just want to apologize for not writing in the last several months.  A lot has happen especially in the month of June 13, 2013.  I suffered a brain aneurysm.  God is good and I am so grateful for listening to Him speak into my heart to call 911.  I had emergency surgery and the surgeon was able to clip the aneurysm which saved my life.  Thank you, Father for speaking into my heart and thank you Father for the surgeon who you used to save my life.  I am still recuperating with physical and speech therapy.  I have all my functionalities. Praise God!  I have to build my strength because I still have two more clots that need to be taken care of, so I have surgery in the near future.  Am I scared?  Not really scared, just concerned.  The second and third surgery will not be as invasive, but I still pray that the Lord would intervene and remove the clots himself.  It is in His hands, not mine.  Through all this insanity I have been blessed.  I am thankful to my friends who take me to appointments, bring meals, offer to clean my home and it goes on and on.  I love them so much!!!!! I am truly blessed and honored to have such wonderful people in my life.  I truly am blessed!!!!

I have a journey to take in reference to my healing.  I miss my walks and hikes, but I know I will get back to that in the near future.  I miss my drives and just living, even vacuuming my home is a missed blessing; believe it or not.  I know I have the prayers of loved ones and I also have their support.  Father, please bless all those who stepped up and have covered me with their prayers and love. Father, bless the surgeon and his family and all those who are involved in the medical field.  Father, bless the EMT's who asked the right questions on the day of my aneurysm and did not take "no" from me, but insisted in me going to the emergency room.  Father, I especially want to thank you with all my being for loving me and giving me a second chance.  Thank you!!! Thank you!!!  Blessings to all!!!

 

Grateful for God's mercy on me.