I know this is not that big of a deal to others, but it is to me, so I'm going to write about it for a minute! For complete details, you can look here. I have been blessed tremendously! While sitting in Sacrament meeting today, I thought back to where I was last year. I was in an operating room, having a young surgeon trying things, that hadn't been done in decades, to save me. It worked! I know that he was guided by the Lord in doing what he did. It hadn't been done since before he was born. How amazing is that!
As I've contemplated what happened and how I can see the Lord's work in every step of the way, I am overwhelmingly humbled! Everything in my life changed, everything! I gained a greater appreciation for everything and everyone. Small things changed, like my hair. It used to be brownish-reddish, now it is black (not that you'd really know by looking at me :)) When playing with the kids, I frequently had to take breaks, due to having stomach issues. Now, I get to play! I love it! I can sing better, because I can breathe deeper. Bigger things changed, like I can eat anything, besides lettuce, and can go out to dinner and a movie without stomach issues, when prior to this, I would have stomach issues a couple times during each meal, and then not trust going to do anything else.
I've gained a greater faith and a greater understanding as to why I'm here, and what lies in store for me. I don't know what, but I do know that Heavenly Father has a plan for me!
Last night Mom, Collin and I went out to dinner before going to the ReAL game, and Collin said, "Happy New Birthday!" which is exactly how I look at it! Heavenly Father, through Dr. Varela's hands, gave me a new lease on life, and I am beyond grateful for that!
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I love this! I love that you are such an amazing person and are looking at the bigger picture. Even when you were sick, you rarely let it slow you down. Now you are running faster than ever! I am so happy for you!
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