November 24,2007

As I am sitting here thinking of all the trials I have endured in such a short time, I am reminded of the famous poem "Footprints". I am quite sure all you are aware of footprints and the story that is told. I feel as if I am that very soul God carried when I was unable to walk. I am pleased to say that I have been through some very hard and trying times but God has saw me through all of them. At times I felt like no one would understand or should I say could not understand what I was going through, but God gave me the strength and power to speak to the devil with much authority. I am so thankful for all of my friends here on OH because without the prayers and comforting words of encouragement, I am not for sure what the outcome would have been. I am sending my THANKS to each and everyone of you.  I am here to tell anyone that may be going through a hard or difficult time, to just hold on and let God be the one to do what is required. I have learned that it is not just enough to say we believe, we must put belief into action. Saying I am trusting God but having a doubting spirit is not the answer. We must take our problems to throne of grace and leave it there. Learn to worship God with your whole mind, body, and soul. Sometimes all I had was a praise in my heart. But that praise kept me going. My husband, son and I are doing much better than we were a month ago and things are looking up just as God promised they would. We should be moving into our new home within a month or less and my husband's health is better as well. I know I do not say much about our son but believe me, he is spoiled rotten(in a good way)! He is a good child that sometimes need the rod of correction but overall he is loving and compassionate about life like you would not believe. I try to keep him grounded in church at an early age so that when he grows old he will not depart from it. As far as me and surgey...I am more passionate about it now than I ever was. I had to lay things down for a while in order to take care of my husband but I am ready to journey on to the loser's bench. I was so happy when I found out that our insurance did not change for Obesity surgery. I just pray that next year this time I am sitting here at least 50 lbs. lighter.Eventhough, I have not been posting, I have been on the boards and keeping up with everyone's progress. I am so proud of each and everyone one of you that have had surgery!!! To God Be The Glory!!! Again, thanks for all of the prayers and encouraging words during my difficult time. Always remeber that there is nothing too hard for God. Continue to pray and put God first in all that you do and the rest will be added unto you! May God continue to bless and keep each and everyone of you in his care. 

Always pray until something happens!

Shirley Ann