Last spring I began a journey watching God open doors through insurance approval,financial assistance from out of the blue, encouragement and love from others and clear direction at every turn.
The first door that opened was my husband's encouragement. Strangely.... I always expected doors to shut, and hammers to fall because of my history with weight loss//gain. Maybe I should be required to gut it out, or reap the results of my behaviors thus far?
But no! what God is teaching me about His grace is astounding. Which it should be.
I have peace and hope as I let God rescue me.
Brief background ....This last couple years I have seen how obesity (oh how I hate that word) is affecting my physical health, and being only 46, it has been very difficult as I have fought weight for my whole life. I have also experienced most every mental, emotional and spiritual ramification it could present to me. My husband of almost 25 years has had to live with all of this intimately, as well. Just in the last year I have begun medication for high blood pressure, and was diagnosed as borderline diabetic, and have begun medication for gastric reflux and have scarring in my esophogus.
My surgery was on Oct 19th. I had 80% of my stomach removed...and I have lost 60 lbs so far. I'm sure I will share some more lessons along the way, but for now, I am simply in awe.
I am so happy for you!! I had my surgery July 2011 and I'm 7 months out. I really understand how you feel about God opening doors and how His grace has been overflowing in this situation. The same has been true for me. I credit God with everything from start to finish. Congratulations on your success!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Holly! I'm happy to have found you out here. :)
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