The word gratitude is about all that comes to mind when I think of where I was a year ago to now. In early August, 2017 I had my “Mayo Vacation” in MN to see several medical specialists in hopes of getting to the root of my year of health issues.
I’ve shared other medical updates, so this is just meant to be a general gratitude post highlighting some of the ways God’s blessed me with greater health over the last year. Everything wasn’t solved at Mayo, but we did have several answers, and a year later, I feel like a completely different person in regards to my energy (the main issue of 2017).
Today, I have energy to walk at a grocery store for as long as I need to (last year I shopped at Walgreens quite often bc that was the best I could do), I can run down the stairs as I head out the door (some days last year I could hardly make it up my stairs), I even have energy left over after my work-week and have added up to three 30-45 minute aerobic work-outs some weeks, I’ve slowly been able to resume many of my volunteer commitments I love, I’ve ben able to travel to spend time with friends, I was able to get off the medication that caused all the weight gain and have now lost about half of that weight, and overall I’m enjoying greater health and energy than I’ve had in over 18 months.
I finally feel like I am thriving in life again, instead of merely surviving.
I’m reminded of the lyrics:
So much You have given, Lord unto Me. Your love and Your kindness, and Your faithfulness. So much You have given, Lord unto Me…
I’m so grateful for God’s faithfulness in the last 2 years. Through the highs and lows- He’s always been faithful to see me through. One of the greatest lessons God taught me in the last 2 years is to be patient with the process. Healing isn’t always instantaneous; sometimes it’s a journey.
My healing journey isn’t over. My Dr. still says I’m in the recovery phase of Adrenal Fatigue, but I’m SO much better than I was a year ago! I still can’t run or do high impact cardio and I can’t fill my schedule every night of the week, but I’m learning to appreciate what I CAN do and delight in the blessings of each day.
Wherever you’re at in your journey, whatever process you’re in the middle of, I hope and pray that you’re practicing gratitude, listening to God’s whispers and lessons, and finding joy on your journey! 🙂
GratefulOne 