Blog is filled with pre 3rd brain surgery, and walking thru the 3rd awake brain surgery. Also I've been fighting severe body pain for over 7 years. Amazing what your brain misses when gone. It has almost been 8 years since my 3rd awake brain surgery. I have taken myself off the extreme pain meds (4) and only on once and a great while. God is in control!! My Goal is to help others!
1 Corinthians 10:31So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the GLORY OF GOD!
Whether lying in the hospital bed-with wires in your brain, or at home having seizures, or medicated to exhaustion, or thru 3rd AWAKE brain surgery-with success thru Christ-- I do everything for HIS GLORY. Use the tough times--seeing His Light! Reaching out to others-knowing HE HAS PLANS FOR ME, FOR YOU!! And not to dwell on the hard times, but to be thankful-excited-knowing His plans, whether seizure free to come or not-have a positive outcome for myself-you-many!! ALL FOR HIM IS THE BEST PART-- as we lean on Him with Trust!!!!! So no matter what we are doing in our day-- do it for His Glory. What the outcomes are-just surpass our understanding of How Marvelous, and Wonderful HE ALWAYS IS-- as we seek to see that, every moment, every purpose. He loves you, even thru the struggles, to take this thorn, and turn it into something amazing that will change lives! It is just TRUST. The moment I found Him, and surrendered all my control.. and gave HIM ALL MY TRUST... He took it all full force- His way- His timing... and years go by... brain surgeries go by... and finally- the MOST AMAZING -- AWAKE BRAIN SURGERY WAS DONE!!!! And I AM EVER SO GRATEFUL!! As for I haven't felt so alive since I was 22!! I may have a headache-- but He blessed me with an early appointment today--to get my staples OUT-- AMEN!! I will continue to praise Him and share His amazing way-- of guiding me down this path to wellness- with AMAZING DOCTORS AND NURSES AND STAFF-- AT MAYO HOSPITAL HERE IN PHOENIX, AZ... THAT DON'T QUIT!!! EVER!!! FAITH!! Blessings to you all!!! Live for His Glory!! Cheers to that!
In His Love and Grace, Heather @AliveinMe @EpilepsyCures
Hebrews 9:28 so Christ, having been offered once to bear sins of MANY, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for HIM.
Who out there has been praying--asking--begging to be seizure free? Whether several months, years, decades... I know so many. I sure have been one of them. I was born with epilepsy basically. Five months old was the first, one year old was the medicated time forward. All my childhood, they were NEVER controlled. But they were a type that had a HUGE aura, warning, to tell me when to be in a safe place. As a child who is busy, living on the edge, that was a blessing from God. They were under control completely for the first time when I was 17-22. Then about 22, due to stress in my first marriage, my seizures began to change some--from atypical absence seizures--to complex partial seizures. And then I got pregnant...and they really hit a doozy. Talk about worsening. BUT ALL FOR AN AMAZING GIFT...my child Tory...never would I change a thing. Thru all that, and a rough marriage, led to multiple brain resections. For that I am ever grateful. I learned the hard way how to find Jesus after my first brain surgery...worth every bit of suffering to find out THE REASON WE ARE HERE! Then, when found Him.. struggled thru addictions to numb pain--until I REALLY REALIZED it was to give ALL TO HIM... HE HAS ALL PLANS... that was when all things began to unfold for good!! In hard times, HE BROUGHT GREAT RESULTS...with trust and patience!! And I am forever grateful. I was able to reach out help others thru my tough times, and learning. I was able to keep my light burning bright FOR HIM--thru ALL CIRCUMSTANCES... knowing He has awesome plans for you thru ALL-- ALL... just hold on tight with TRUST.. love Him and be obedient! HE HAS MORE TO COME! And with all our stuff we touch peoples lives... some we know, some we don't. We help bring others to our Lord and Savior. We help others turn back to Him. We have others begin to wonder!! Planting of the Seed! We shouldn't dwell on tough times...be glad! As for He has plans for it all-- for HIS GLORY!! Be honored!! My 3rd brain surgery just amazed me!! The surgery didn't. How HE watched and guided the surgeons, had everyone praying, kept everyone calm...HE AMAZED ME!!! Awake brain surgery. Only Christ could have someone be like me... so CALM and excited to be awake during brain surgery. He just amazed me... and I am sure ASTOUNDED my neurosurgeon, for me being so laid back and calm!! He is one amazing God.. why worry!!?? Know... He was and is there every step of the way. I KNOW THIS FACE TO FACE FOR IT ALL... AND DURING AWAKE BRAIN SURGERY!!! As I sit here typing seizure free still... I am twice as grateful. He just amazes me more and more every day... but I do know, prayers never stop. And I am here for answers, and prayers for all. Know that... @AliveinMe and @EpilepsyCures As for I am forever grateful!
Blessings... know HE IS WITH YOU, ALWAYS!
In His Grip,
Heather
Isaiah 58:11The LORD will guide you continually, giving you water when you are dry and restoring your strength. You will be like a well-watered garden, like an ever-flowing spring.
