God is SO Good!

Tuesday was a busy day for me! I started the morning with blood tests at our local clinic to check my blood sugar and cholesterol levels, ate breakfast in the car on my way to work (teaching 4K), then headed to Sheboygan for the rest of my immunizations. Luckily I have not experienced any side effects from the immunizations. (I seem to have the tendency to be part of the 1% of the population who gets all the strange side effects, so I was worried- but God is so good!)

On Wednesday I returned to the clinic to get the results of my blood tests; for the first time in a year everything came back wonderful! The doctor has taken me off of ALL medications! My blood sugar levels are normal and my cholesterol levels came back less than 1/2 of what they were in December. The doctor was amazed and said she didn't know how I did it. I know how it happened; it was not by my power, but God's. he has given me the strength and will power to change my eating habits. It's amazing the effects of eating a few fruits and veggies instead of junk food can have on your body!

The doctor has given me a clean bill of health! For those of you who do not know how amazing this is for me, let me give you a quick review of my health this past year. June 12, 2009- Nick and I were married; June 19, 2009- emergency gall bladder surgery while on vacation in Oconto Falls (allergic reaction to Vicodin); July 6, 2009- blood clots all the way from right wrist to shoulder due to IV from gall bladder surgery (I was on blood thinners and numerous Dr. visits until December- allergic reaction to 1st blood thinner); December 2009- diagnosed as pre-diabetic and high cholesterol (reaction to medication). As you can imagine, I was afraid to go back to the doctor, and was afraid what would be next! Planning this missions trip to Ghana has been a struggle for me! I can't help but wonder what will happen with my health. But, I feel this is God's plan for me and I cannot ignore God.

It is now time to focus on preparing for my trip. We leave in less than 7 weeks and there is so much to do! First on my list (after prayer) is finding luggage. I have been reading books about Ghana, missions, and the binder from SEND, and I feel I am as prepared as possible. Although, I will continue reading as much as possible before leaving (and possibly take a book with me to read on the long flight).