The love of my life and I are engaged!! We are planning for an April wedding next year. Not only have I been blessed with a wonderful man, I have also recently battled against my body to complete the Indianapolis OneAmerica Mini Marathon. My friend and I were able to complete it in 3 hours!! Training was a difficult journey and this was a big accomplishment for the both of us. Those are the two main blessings I have to share, but the Lord continues to bless me daily with multiple little blessings.
Since my last message I have decided to have surgery. Only two more months left until my life will be changed forever...unless...
Ok so here's the thing, I recently was told about this book called "Breaking the Vicious Cycle: Intestinal Health through Diet." Many readers of this book report that they are free from symptoms of Crohn's and are off their medications. This diet is very strict and will be very difficult. I know if I can survive flare ups and minis marathons, that I can be disciplined enough to try this diet out at least for two months. If it can help me enough to get on a lower dosage of steroids before August, then maybe, just maybe, I can avoid or at least post pone having surgery. This book has given me new hope of a more normal tomorrow. It will mean a lifestyle change for me and my future husband, but I know we are strong enough to make it through this challenge as well. I will lean on the strength of the Lord and the knowledge he has plans for my prosperity. I had thought I was ready to give up the fight, but maybe there is something still worth fighting for. The most difficult challenges we go through in life, often turn out to be the best things for us.
I will keep you posted on my journey these next two months.
Jeremiah 29:11 (New International Version)
11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
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