It’s time for a story of healing and restoration. I contemplated sharing this but I keep feeling this gentle nudge to share . FYI, it’s a long post but the end is the best part:)
About four years ago I was diagnosed with endometriosis after having exploratory surgery. At my two week post op appointment the doctor told us that I had a very severe case and that they couldn’t get it all. The doctor let us know that she had to leave about 50% of the endometriosis there because she was worried about damaging other organs. The possible treatments offered would be harsh on my body and prevent us from growing our family. That was not the news we were expecting or prepared to hear.
Over the past 4 years ,my endometriosis spread rapidly and aggressively. It felt as if the pain was increasing by the day causing me to be light headed , dizzy and exhausted by it all. All while dealing with infertility. After multiple doctors that could not help , my sister Melissa referred me to a specialist in Seattle. And this is when things really started to change for the better.
This new doctor knew what the right tests to order and we were finally getting answers. This time , although the results from my ultra sounds and MRI showed an extensive amount of endometriosis and other conditions, I felt peace that things would get better.
After deep consultation and prayer we opted for the most invasive option given to us with the best outcomes for me : endometriosis excision surgery and a hysterectomy.
This would end all the biopsies/tests and really increase my way of life and health overall. This was not met without deep sorrow and heartache. But God met us in our heartbreak and carried me through it and continues to do so.
Now, I’m two weeks post op and I’m healing each day. The post op report showed endometriosis in 11 parts of my body including two arteries , multiple organs and was sticking everything together.
BUT here is the GOOD NEWS : They got it all! Where there could have been ruptured arteries and internal bleeding , there was none. Where there could have been serious kidney damage there was none. Where other organs could have been damaged and in need of repair, there was none! AND they got it all. Left none behind.
That is my testimony of healing and Gods protection over me.
The days that I thought my body was failing me, God was protecting it.
The Lord sent amazing family and friends and that have loved us so well and taken care of us.
My heart is overflowing because of you all.
And a shoutout to my husband Michael Mott for your constant love and telling me each day how brave I am. And to my parents for flying out to care for me, while I recover.
So tonight I’m allowing the Lord to lead me to quiet waters to continue to restore and heal my body and soul.
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