"You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from afar...in your book were written, every one of them, the days that were formed for me, when as yet there was none of them." Psalm 139:2,16b
Little did I know that the days that God had formed for me shortly after returning from Cambodia would hold suffering from a vertebral artery dissection and minor stroke. As a 29-year-old, having a stroke and having to be out of work for 6 months was obviously not anything I would have ever imagined would be in my immediate future. While I still don't know why my vertebral artery dissected two years ago, I do know that God, in his sovereignty, protected my brain and has brought me to a full recovery.
Yesterday, I had my two year follow-up MRI and, today, I met with my neurosurgeon. He said that my artery is completely healed...not even the scar is left!!! There is no sign that it even ever occurred and I have no reason to follow-up further with the neurosurgeon!! I give God the glory for this full healing!!
I could not be more thankful for all that God has taught me through this process. I know he will continue to help me understand His purposes for these days. It's hard not to look back at that time and see a very clear "STOP" sign. I believe God intentionally slowed my life down to lead me in a new direction...one that included meeting an amazing guy named Chad! I can't wait to see what else is along this journey that God has me on, but my prayer is that I will always remember no matter what highs or lows my days bring that God formed each one of them for me and for His glory.
Yesterday, I had my two year follow-up MRI and, today, I met with my neurosurgeon. He said that my artery is completely healed...not even the scar is left!!! There is no sign that it even ever occurred and I have no reason to follow-up further with the neurosurgeon!! I give God the glory for this full healing!!
I could not be more thankful for all that God has taught me through this process. I know he will continue to help me understand His purposes for these days. It's hard not to look back at that time and see a very clear "STOP" sign. I believe God intentionally slowed my life down to lead me in a new direction...one that included meeting an amazing guy named Chad! I can't wait to see what else is along this journey that God has me on, but my prayer is that I will always remember no matter what highs or lows my days bring that God formed each one of them for me and for His glory.
"Now may the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, equip you with everything good that you may do his will,working in us that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen." Hebrews 13:20-21, ESV
