Calling ALL Prayer Warriors!!!

This time last year I KNEW something was going on with my back. I fought hard to ignore and try to downplay the pain. Most of you know how hard I fought back surgery, and when I FINALLY allowed God control of my health I was only disappointed that I didn't listen earlier. Back surgery/recovery was tough. But what was "tougher" was being told 10 weeks later that I didn't have enough disc left to "heal/cushion" my spine, and I needed a spinal fusion. That was also when my amazing group of prayer warriors allowed God to SHOW OFF!!! I'll never forget the day I called the doctor's office to cancel my MRI and back surgery #2 (spinal fusion) appointment. I'm sure the lady who answered the phone thought I was crazy (not that she was wrong in thinking that)!! " I need to cancel my appointment. God has healed me and my pain is manageable!"  

God is the ultimate physician! There is nothing he can't heal and no pain that he can't take away!! I've experienced it first hand with my own experience, watched as he healed and protected my amazing nieces with brain disorders, and always amazed with his miracles that I hear about constantly! 

I literally smacked myself right in the forehead around 3:30 this morning. I've always been "the stubborn child" (just ask my parents)! When will I learn?!? Here I go again... I noticed some familiar back pain weeks ago. My mind went straight to "ignore it. It's nothing. It will go away if I pretend it's not there". That helped A LOT, says no one EVER!! 

I have some very exciting things going on in my life right now and this Back pain might be Satan's way of trying to steal my joy. Not this time!!! So, here I am once again calling my awesome group of prayer warriors asking for help!  Please help me pray this pain away!!  I serve the ONE who hears prayers, heals, and always helps!! Love you all!!! 

It's Storming... But, I'm still praising...

When it rains, it pours. At least that seems to be the case lately. I feel like I have been on an emotional roller coaster and I want nothing more than to get off this ride!! One minute I'm going up hill excited with my arms in the air and before I know it I am hanging on for dear life, falling face first being slung in all different directions. Right before I think I'm climbing the mountain to "calm-ness", and almost ready to be able to enjoy the view-BAM!! I'm being thrown down by that stupid roller coaster! The past week I've been let down by more than one person, stressed, exhausted, heartbroken, etc. Today, when I woke up I had big hopes of this week turning around. It's hump day and I'm ready to see that mountain top view. Whoa! Was I wrong! Today life as I've known it was completely turned upside down. I get in the car and "Praise You In This Storm" by Casting Crowns was on the radio. Less than 30 minutes later the rain was pouring and the thunder rumbling. During that storm, I was right where I needed to be doing exactly what I was supposed to be doing. All though, I can't see or understand it right now, I was also exactly where I needed to be 30 minutes before, yesterday, every other day of the past very disappointing week, and even before. Lately, I've been let down and disappointed by people, but I've also been blessed by many others. I've been frustrated and even heartbroken by situations, but I've been prayed for, loved on and supported. I've been exhausted, worn out, and stressed, but also felt a certain peace, relaxation, and strength. My life wasn't turned upside down today, even if it felt like it. Today was the reminder I needed and push of God saying, " Let Go! Arms high and enjoy the ride! Surely you know by now that I've already got this"!