I cannot begin to express how fabulous I am doing! :)
I wake up in the morning with just a little pain..., I disconnect my feeding tube around 10 am, and then enjoy the day--munching on whatever my little heart desires! In general, my heart is desiring mostly low-fat foods in small portions. For example, I have 1/2 a turkey sandwich with some applesauce. I also really like cottage cheese, I just had that yesterday. I ate 10 cherries the other day!! :) I am keeping a food log, monitoring each thing that goes into my body, counting each calorie, hoping that sometime I can lower the tube feed--eventually decreasing it to NOTHING. :)
For right now though, we can celebrate that I finally have energy!! I have been running and jumping and playing!! Marcus and I joined his family in Sun River for biking & hiking. I even played some frisbee!! :) It is so nice to feel alive again!!
I am still having some surgical pain, but it is fairly minimal. I go see the surgeon one more time on Thursday, and she'll check to make sure that everything looks good, and is healing well.
That's all for now. Thank you for your continued prayers! :) Praise God that I can finally share this good news with you! I am so glad to finally have something to celebrate with you all!! (11 months later..... sheesh!!)
Hugs and love!
brelin
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Hi. I work with your mom at the ESD and ever since I heard about you I have not been able to stop praying. You are an inspiration to us all and I am so thankful to God that you are doing so much better. I can not even begin to imagine what you are going through and as I read along in your blog, you seem to take everything with so much peace. You are a very strong woman and my prayers continue to be with you and your family. Thanks for being the inspiration that you are! -Maggie
Hi Brelin and Marcus,
As I read this incredible good news report, Psalm 23 came to my mind - these following verses:
"The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Even though I walk
through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil,
for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." When you mention running and playing again it reminded me of the little sheep who are safely under the watchful care of their Shepherd. Even though they have been through treacherous times in the wild, they can still trust in the care of their Shepherd and they can enjoy life to the full. I pray your days are lived resting in green pastures, nourished by the quiet living waters and that you continue to experience renewal for your souls... it's been a long haul but faith has been your platform and I pray you remain securely on your ROCK! PRAISE to GOD - may His name be glorified!
so pleased for you! enjoy eating again! lots of love from over here xxx
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