For the most part, other than fairly typical childhood illnesses, I have always been pretty healthy. I caught the occasional cold or virus like everybody else and other than the "stuff" you get during pregnancy I have always been "healthy". So when I started getting sick a few months ago...meaning more often than I ever have been...I began to get a little worried and finally went to the doctor.

Now like most doctors they ask you about your habits and since I have not drank in over 3 years and quit smoking almost a year ago he could not fuss at me for those. I had on my own cut my caffeine consumption by like 80% so when he suggested I cut down on it I politely told him I already had. I started eating healthier and less. So, why was I sick all the time, feeling poorly all the time, and gained almost 60 lbs in less than 6 months. He had no idea so off for tests....

After being poked and prodded in almost every part of my body the "found some things" and sent me to be poked, prodded and somewhat "invaded." I began to get a tad worried because there is some history in my family of several different types of cancer, heart problems and the like. So of course I began to think the worst. But then I realized that God had been keeping me around for all these years and even kept me from death many times. Why would He keep me around only to take me out now? I began to pray and have faith that God would intervene.

Strangely these "things" they found in previous tests seemed to have mysteriously disappeared. This leaves the doctor baffled and scratching his head. But me, I am smiling. Because I know my God has once again intervened so that I can continue His work. I think I just needed a reminder and this was his way of making sure I had His full attention.

God has indeed had my full attention over the last year. He has brought me through so much and given me a powerful testimony to share. I still have a couple of tests to get results from and a visit to one more specialist but I am certain that my God's plans for me do not end here. I have come too far to let it all go now and no matter what the devil has planned...God's plans are far more appealing to me.

The next time you find yourself faced with this type of situation, remember that God has a special plan for your life and not matter what happens He will have the victory and glory in the end. And if He is ready to bring us home it has to be a far better place than we are now. Being faced with this reality of "something is there" and we need to run more tests only pushed me closer to Him and gave me more faith that He would take care of it. And He did.

Have faith...He heals!

God bless.

Acts 10:38