When God had Other Plans

I was scheduled for heart surgery the day after my birthday. I had given up pushing back on it since I feel I need it. I always felt though the timing isn't right.

I had a hard time recovering from my two heart surgeries 12 years ago. I had complications and felt I never went back to "normal". So, you can't blame me for being paranoid. 

I focused my time on building confidence and the will to be strong. We did tests to ensure that my body was ready. My doctor even prepared my admission.

I still had doubts, so two weeks before the scheduled surgery we decided to see my primary doctor. I was dressed and ready to brave the traffic.

Lo and behold, I missed a step and fell from the stairs. I don't even recall falling. I just found myself on the floor and my leg was in pain. Luckily, I didn't hit my head. The top half of my body was cushioned by a bag I just made. It was fluffy because it had a jacket inside.

We still made it to my appointment. We borrowed a wheelchair at the hospital. I immediately iced the areas in pain, so I was still cheerful and managed to discuss my concerns about the surgery.

My doctor listened intently and understood where I was coming from. He said it's best to iron out the issues first and said I need to recover from my fall first. He postponed the surgery and made arrangements for me to see an orthopedic doctor.

I had been praying for a reprieve. Heart surgery is no walk in the part and I know I need to be fully prepared for it. I prayed for a clear sign whether I should proceed. I'm really careful when I use the stairs and usually have Sweetie or Miggy watching me when I use it. God has other plans for me. I'm still recovering from the fall. Still bruised and I still have some pain. Doctor has ordered tests to see if anything needs to be done.

Let's also pray today for the success and safety of everyone attending the protests. I'm there with you all in spirit! 🙏 

#BeKind #StaySafe

Miracle Sundays: Ask and You Shall Receive

After a recent meltdown, Sweetie asked me if I was still praying for healing. I realized I had downsized my prayers to be stable everyday and have the energy to at least water the plants. I had been praying for more stamina so I could do more chores at home. I did start to have more energy last month but I was plagued with food poisoning, twice. That started me going on a downhill trend. It culminated with a meltdown. 

It took almost two weeks before I fully recovered from food poisoning. I was flat on my back for a few days. The consequence was retaining more fluid and my legs started to swell. It is painful and you have to act fast so it doesn't end up in CHF. I knew the drill and focused on praying. I fervently prayed to be healed, most especially since we had a scheduled vacation coming up. 

I was able to sustain my stamina throughout the vacation (with naps when needed). I was happy because I wanted my boys and my friends not to worry. One thing i was concerned about though was leaving my plants without water. Miggy and I experimented and prepared a self watering system for our potted plants. It took two weeks before we found a solution that worked (read about it on yesterday's blog post).

The summer heat though has been unbearable. We also only covered the potted plants. We watered the bigger plants diligently and I asked God a favor - to provide some rain midweek so the plants won't die. He did not only send rain, but He sent the first typhoon of the year. It's been raining everyday since Wednesday. The plants are well watered and the potted conserved their bottled water. 

I realized, don't minimize your asks from Him. I only asked for some midweek watering, but He gave much more than that. It made me realize that I should not lose hope, no matter what my doctors say. I got so excited about it and sent my cardiologist a photo of me paddle boarding. He had told me many times that he is amazed with how I could bounce back. It is a miracle, he said. That memory makes me smile because I know he isn't a religious person.

Ask and you shall receives. :)

#BeKind #StaySafe