About Me

In March 2009 I was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy - Heart Failure. Within two months, it progressed to end-stage. In August 2009 I had a Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) implanted to help my heart pump blood. Then in December I was placed on the heart transplant list. On January 11, 2010 a heart became available for me and I was taken to the operating room. While on the table, the surgeons found that my own heart had began to heal. I didn't get that transplant and subsequently had my LVAD removed in September 2010. Today, I have a new appreciation for life and am learning to take each day one step at a time.

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Still Goin Strong

"Life is hard, but God is good." That was the topic of the sermon on Sunday, and it is so true. Things have been going pretty well lately. My legs are still doing okay, my stomach is only upset every now and then, and I am able to get out of the house a little each day. Tomorrow I go to the Heart Failure Clinic and I am hoping that they will up the dosage of my heart medicine since I seem to be doing so well (haven't been in the hospital for almost 3 weeks). :-)

Another story God has been using to touch my life lately is Peter walking on water. He saw Jesus walking on water and God told him to step out of the boat. On faith, Peter began walking on water. But, the second Peter took his eyes off of Jesus, he began to sink. This has been exactly how my faith is lately as well. When I take one day at a time and stay focused on God and His love for me and His ability and promise to heal, I can walk on water. But the minute I take my focus off of him and begin thinking about all the complications, possible side effects, possible outcomes, etc., I begin to sink. It is helping me to trust God one day at a time and to be thankful for each second I have with those I love.

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  1. Hi Melissa - So glad to hear that you are doing better. You are always in our thoughts and prayers. Hope you continue to get better.

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