Well, surgery went very well! Sorry for no sooner posts, but the energy level and just mental clarity wasn't there! I am so excited to say that today was pain free. Bent down to pick up something and didn't grab my incision. WOW!
As many of you know, on the 14th, I had my gastric bypass surgery. So grateful for my friends and family who supported me 24/7 for the first week! There is NO way I could have made it alone! The food brought over and cooked in my home has really blessed my family. The people willing to come and help me walk, shower and keep sane, I Love You! God has truly taught me alot, about myself, my family and even about my friends. What a blessing, what a season of just letting go, what a time of quiet. Lord, thanks for the times of chaos and the calm.
Last weekend was really rough. Found myself in a place I wasn't prepared for. As a Mom of 5 and a love for serving my husband and children, I was really frustrated to have to know that I just couldn't serve them right now. But you know what, my precious hubby reminded me for two days that this was going to pass and was just temporary. Everyone survived the last 3 months I was pregnant with the twins and the months following when he held down the fort alone and we would get through this as well! He told me I should write a book, I really think he should: 5 pregnancies and 2 surgeries in less than 6 weeks and he's still smiling! WOWOWOWOW and here! What a testimony!
Well, more details to come! Just wanted to post something tonight. Back getting tired. May everyone who reads this realize those around them they should/could say thanks to!
Much love!
241lbs! and counting!
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Those who plant in tears will harvest with shouts of joy. Pslam126:5
Those who plant in tears will harvest with shouts of joy. Pslam126:5
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Wondering why....let me tell you!
I know some of you wonder why I am doing this, especially sense I have successfully lost 33 pounds in 3 months. Well, it really all began 10 years ago now after the twins were born. I was, OMG, 327 lbs. Didn't realize I had gotten that way. No, you can't blame the twins, gained only 32lbs with them and dropped more than that after they were born, okay do the math, that really tells you how much it was, OK! After talking to my doctor, he had some tests he wanted me to do and sent me to a surgeon for my surgery. Did what both wanted me to do and did loose 90 lbs, and decided not to pursue the surgery route at that time. Discovering some heath concerns that would have to be addressed beforehand anyway, showed me that it wasn't time anyway. But, now I know it is time! God has laid it all out for me.
Over the last 6-8 years, I have gone up and down and landed at 285 this year. Knowing that has been an issue for me my whole life and my thyroid isn't going to change, made choices very clear for me. Yes, Gastric bypass is a huge choice. One not to be taken lightly or without lots of research and prayer. And one, I definitly wanted comfirmation on! That came this year!
This semester Pastor Kerri and her staff chose for us to study "Can I have and do it all, Please?" by Christine Caine for Sisterhood Mornings at Celebration Church. There was so much in that study that ministered to me but, the week Ms. Glenda (Momma) and I went over to hear Pastor Kerri speak about Endurance, well, I knew that was it! God has called each us to do great and mighty things! With the five children I have, that alone is a reason to want endurance but, I am very aware that God has so much in store for the minsitry He has for me to come. Shabah!
I knew that it was time to take my temple into the care and consideration it needed and that it was going to be the key to my endurance. Getting ready for the race I am to run! So, Momma and I headed to Dr. Orallo for my thyroid check up and I asked for a referral. Without hesistation or conversation, he said YES! Told me who and we were in the process of getting my referall! So much so fast, yes! Knew it was God!
My appointment with Dr. Yaserabi was the Monday after Shine! Funny, every year I come to serve and do so love it! Can't wait to walk up to that table to pick up my shirt next year and ask for something other than that infamous 3x!
But, boiling it down, I am ready to run! Run my race! and be able to keep running! To know that my body won't be the reason to pause. To know that yes, I will be able to do what he's called me to do. And to be an example to help others prepare and run their races too! Knowing that God has called me to help women, to open doors for them, I realized I had to open this one for myself!
September 14 will be a big day and one that will forever change my life! I trust that as my temple is opened and changed, God will come in and do a mighty thing! As I prepare for this, I cling to God's word and cherish my daily devo! Join me in prayer for those whose doors are closed so tight they can't see, and that they will see the light only an open door can allow in!
Thank you Lord for a voice and time to share! Hope it touches someone and opens a door or window for someone!
Over the last 6-8 years, I have gone up and down and landed at 285 this year. Knowing that has been an issue for me my whole life and my thyroid isn't going to change, made choices very clear for me. Yes, Gastric bypass is a huge choice. One not to be taken lightly or without lots of research and prayer. And one, I definitly wanted comfirmation on! That came this year!
This semester Pastor Kerri and her staff chose for us to study "Can I have and do it all, Please?" by Christine Caine for Sisterhood Mornings at Celebration Church. There was so much in that study that ministered to me but, the week Ms. Glenda (Momma) and I went over to hear Pastor Kerri speak about Endurance, well, I knew that was it! God has called each us to do great and mighty things! With the five children I have, that alone is a reason to want endurance but, I am very aware that God has so much in store for the minsitry He has for me to come. Shabah!
I knew that it was time to take my temple into the care and consideration it needed and that it was going to be the key to my endurance. Getting ready for the race I am to run! So, Momma and I headed to Dr. Orallo for my thyroid check up and I asked for a referral. Without hesistation or conversation, he said YES! Told me who and we were in the process of getting my referall! So much so fast, yes! Knew it was God!
My appointment with Dr. Yaserabi was the Monday after Shine! Funny, every year I come to serve and do so love it! Can't wait to walk up to that table to pick up my shirt next year and ask for something other than that infamous 3x!
But, boiling it down, I am ready to run! Run my race! and be able to keep running! To know that my body won't be the reason to pause. To know that yes, I will be able to do what he's called me to do. And to be an example to help others prepare and run their races too! Knowing that God has called me to help women, to open doors for them, I realized I had to open this one for myself!
September 14 will be a big day and one that will forever change my life! I trust that as my temple is opened and changed, God will come in and do a mighty thing! As I prepare for this, I cling to God's word and cherish my daily devo! Join me in prayer for those whose doors are closed so tight they can't see, and that they will see the light only an open door can allow in!
Thank you Lord for a voice and time to share! Hope it touches someone and opens a door or window for someone!
Drawing near...
As I sit and reflect over the last 3 months, I see lost of changes that have occurred along this process. You know that things are going to change in life, you open doors that allow change to come in and you close the ones you want to stop or hinder. But, this process has shown me the little cracks in the walls and foundation we don't often tend to! I have found that food has and probably always will be a huge part of my life. Hospitality is a huge part of my gifting and being. But, to know that I can change how I look at the abundance God has given us in this and use that to greatly influence those around me through it. To encourage openness, serving, understanding, and even the times of grief, pain and change. Amazing how quickly we as women will open up over a simple cup of coffee, in paper cup or a huge mug! Seeing myself in the kitchen has always be a comfort for me, realizing the power we kitchen people wield is, well truly overwhelming! We can feed our people the things that will nurture them or the things that will not. We can do this in both spiritual ways and literally with our food choices. Coming to realize the mood of the core of our homes flows out into all other areas of our lives and those we serve w/in our own houses.
God fed His disciples on the beach up his return from the resurrection. Do you sense the power in that, our own Savior! He took His nail scared hands and cooked for those near to him. Can we not do that for those we love. Serve them with the Love of Christ. Serve, well, because HE did!
Also, along the way I can already see changes in my own spirit. A cleansing if you will. My first surgery opened that doorway. Showing me that, INDEED I can stop and rest. I can let things go. And yes, things will get done and keep going. No matter if they are done MY way or not, releasing that to God, and KNOWING He's in control and well, as a quote I rec'd this week says:
"You remember the bus, well some have to get off, so others can get on." Okay, sometimes we just have to get off the bus so others can get on. If we decide "we" are the only ones who can do, well the flesh takes over and kills what ever we touch. Not only that, we don't release others to move in their own giftings and callings. Who in the world are WE to decide....to no allow others growth? WOW, what a reve!
Know that God is in control of it all!
Thanks for listening to me ramble, hope it touches someone! Even my heart!
Regina <3
God fed His disciples on the beach up his return from the resurrection. Do you sense the power in that, our own Savior! He took His nail scared hands and cooked for those near to him. Can we not do that for those we love. Serve them with the Love of Christ. Serve, well, because HE did!
Also, along the way I can already see changes in my own spirit. A cleansing if you will. My first surgery opened that doorway. Showing me that, INDEED I can stop and rest. I can let things go. And yes, things will get done and keep going. No matter if they are done MY way or not, releasing that to God, and KNOWING He's in control and well, as a quote I rec'd this week says:
"You remember the bus, well some have to get off, so others can get on." Okay, sometimes we just have to get off the bus so others can get on. If we decide "we" are the only ones who can do, well the flesh takes over and kills what ever we touch. Not only that, we don't release others to move in their own giftings and callings. Who in the world are WE to decide....to no allow others growth? WOW, what a reve!
Know that God is in control of it all!
Thanks for listening to me ramble, hope it touches someone! Even my heart!
Regina <3
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