During the early Sunday morning of Memorial Day Weekend 2008, I had a fainting spell and suffered seizure-like symptoms. After being taken by ambulance to the Emergency Room and put through several tests, it was decided that I had been dehydrated and that I should drink plenty of fluids and increase my salt intake to keep my normally low blood pressure elevated. After a few days of continued weakness and dizziness, I exhibited some mild stroke-like symptoms. Again, I was taken to the Emergency Room by ambulance. There I had several more tests and an MRI and was put on a 48 hour seizure watch. Over the next two days, I made a few phone calls to doctors and had one appointment. I was told that there was really nothing wrong with me and was told that I could drive and go on the silent retreat that I had been planning to attend that weekend. While at the retreat, I again exhibited seizure-like symptoms. When I returned home, I made another call to my doctor. Still, she thought there was nothing wrong with me. But, despite what the doctors were saying, I knew there was something very wrong with me. I lay on the sofa and prayed, "God, I want to be well." I was surprised, but comforted, by what God spoke to my heart: You are a very sick little girl, but you will be well. Pick up your mat and walk. Recognizing God's Presence immediately, I knew exactly what He was telling me. God made it very clear to me that I would be well, but my healing would not be instantaneous. I needed to do the work to get well. Not knowing how to even begin, I prayed again, "God, I will do whatever you want me to do. Please put the right people and things in my path." And He graciously did. I was led to a path of Holistic Health by my sister. God then led me to several doctors who support homeopathic forms of treatment. Over the next four months, it was determined that I suffered from a weak heart, seizures, mitral valve prolapse, early symptoms of MS, CFS, fibromyalgia, severe arrhythmias, severe arthritis in my lower back and hips, kidney stones, Hypothyroidism, Systemic Candida, NMH, IC, allergies, a weakened immune system, low blood pressure, and more. Now, after two years of doctors' appointments; research; support from my sister, family and friends; vitamins and supplements; walking, sunshine, and fresh air; a "caveman diet" of mostly whole, raw, organic foods; and much prayer and trust in God, I have recovered from my many ailments. When I asked God why the doctors who treated me in the beginning didn't recognize the seizures and my other health issues, He said to me I closed their eyes to keep them from maiming you. My current cardiologist confirmed this. Had the doctors really known what was going on with me, many drastic measures would probably have been taken to treat me, including putting in a pace maker. I am abundantly grateful for the Love and Direction that our Lord has given me and continues to give me. Pick up your mat and walk. These words have forever changed my life, not just in my physical health, but in all areas of my life. In the Gospel according to St. John (John 5: 6-9), Jesus asks the man who had been ill for 38 years, "Do you want to be well?" He asks us the same thing... Do we want to be well? If so, we need to "pick up our mats and walk". Complaining, blaming, and staying "stuck" won't heal us. Do you want to be well? Do you REALLY want to be well? If so, then take back your life! Pick up your mat and walk!!! Follow our Lord on the path to wellness... mind, body, soul, and spirit.
Monday, May 31, 2010
Pick Up Your Mat... and Walk!
During the early Sunday morning of Memorial Day Weekend 2008, I had a fainting spell and suffered seizure-like symptoms. After being taken by ambulance to the Emergency Room and put through several tests, it was decided that I had been dehydrated and that I should drink plenty of fluids and increase my salt intake to keep my normally low blood pressure elevated. After a few days of continued weakness and dizziness, I exhibited some mild stroke-like symptoms. Again, I was taken to the Emergency Room by ambulance. There I had several more tests and an MRI and was put on a 48 hour seizure watch. Over the next two days, I made a few phone calls to doctors and had one appointment. I was told that there was really nothing wrong with me and was told that I could drive and go on the silent retreat that I had been planning to attend that weekend. While at the retreat, I again exhibited seizure-like symptoms. When I returned home, I made another call to my doctor. Still, she thought there was nothing wrong with me. But, despite what the doctors were saying, I knew there was something very wrong with me. I lay on the sofa and prayed, "God, I want to be well." I was surprised, but comforted, by what God spoke to my heart: You are a very sick little girl, but you will be well. Pick up your mat and walk. Recognizing God's Presence immediately, I knew exactly what He was telling me. God made it very clear to me that I would be well, but my healing would not be instantaneous. I needed to do the work to get well. Not knowing how to even begin, I prayed again, "God, I will do whatever you want me to do. Please put the right people and things in my path." And He graciously did. I was led to a path of Holistic Health by my sister. God then led me to several doctors who support homeopathic forms of treatment. Over the next four months, it was determined that I suffered from a weak heart, seizures, mitral valve prolapse, early symptoms of MS, CFS, fibromyalgia, severe arrhythmias, severe arthritis in my lower back and hips, kidney stones, Hypothyroidism, Systemic Candida, NMH, IC, allergies, a weakened immune system, low blood pressure, and more. Now, after two years of doctors' appointments; research; support from my sister, family and friends; vitamins and supplements; walking, sunshine, and fresh air; a "caveman diet" of mostly whole, raw, organic foods; and much prayer and trust in God, I have recovered from my many ailments. When I asked God why the doctors who treated me in the beginning didn't recognize the seizures and my other health issues, He said to me I closed their eyes to keep them from maiming you. My current cardiologist confirmed this. Had the doctors really known what was going on with me, many drastic measures would probably have been taken to treat me, including putting in a pace maker. I am abundantly grateful for the Love and Direction that our Lord has given me and continues to give me. Pick up your mat and walk. These words have forever changed my life, not just in my physical health, but in all areas of my life. In the Gospel according to St. John (John 5: 6-9), Jesus asks the man who had been ill for 38 years, "Do you want to be well?" He asks us the same thing... Do we want to be well? If so, we need to "pick up our mats and walk". Complaining, blaming, and staying "stuck" won't heal us. Do you want to be well? Do you REALLY want to be well? If so, then take back your life! Pick up your mat and walk!!! Follow our Lord on the path to wellness... mind, body, soul, and spirit.
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Happy Mother's Day
To all of the moms out there, to those who have played a "mothering" role, and in memory of the moms who will forever be in our hearts, have a very blessed and joyful Mother's Day!
The most important person on earth is a mother.
She cannot claim the honor of having built Notre Dame Cathedral.
She need not.
She has built something more magnificent than any cathedral --
a dwelling for an immortal soul,
the tiny perfection of her baby's body...
The angels have not been blessed with such a grace.
They cannot share in God's creative miracle to bring new saints to heaven.
Only a human mother can.
Mothers are closer to God the Creator than any other creature;
God joins forces with mothers in performing this act of creation...
What on God's good earth is more glorious than this: to be a mother?
Joseph Cardinal Mindszenty
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