My “Healaversary”
Nine years ago today, God changed my life forever. I was born with a defective liver which was later discovered to be an autoimmune disease called Autoimmune Hepatitis Type 1. My liver fought itself although I had done nothing to cause the condition. I had treatment after treatment and I was in Stage 3 liver failure from 2010 through most of 2012. Then, in April 2012 my liver slipped into Stage 4 cirrhosis of the liver - end stage liver failure and I did not qualify for a transplant.
Although the reality was hard to swallow, I called my pastor and his wife, other very close friends and family to tell them there was nothing more that could be done, I began planning my funeral, and I was preparing for talks about hospice. May 19, 2012 a final radar abdominal ultrasound confirmed Stage 4 cirrhosis. But, in the early morning hours of May 22nd, 2012 a little after midnight I felt excruciating sharp pains in my upper right quadrant of my abdomen (where the liver is located) and begged God to take the pain away. After about 30 minutes of pure discomfort the pain subsided and I woke up that morning to go to the hospital for my final liver biopsy. I had the procedure but I felt unusually well that morning and I couldn't explain the energy I had.
The next evening my doctor called me out of the blue and told me that.....
I was no longer in Stage 4 cirrhosis, that I was no longer in Stage 3, that I was no longer in Stage 2, but rather I had nothing but what is attributed to a Divine miracle of God for I was now in Stage 1 and had a 95% healthy liver! She said, “It looks as if someone has given you a new liver although we know that’s not the case!” She went on to say these exact words: "There are some things that even science cannot explain but rather they can only be attributed to a miracle from GOD!”
Y’all, to this day, May 22nd, 2021, I AM IN STAGE 0! God healed me miraculously and doctors to this day cannot explain it medically, but I know that Jesus is my source and I am eternally grateful. I do not worry about what could happen in the future to my liver, for I enjoy the moments and live each day with intent and passion.
My life is wonderful. Sure, it has its ups and downs, but whose life doesn’t? My glass isn’t half empty or half full - it is OVERFLOWING! Although God has performed miracle after miracle in my life, I am no better than anyone else. But, I do know that there is a plan for each and every person’s life and, yes, that includes - YOU.
Regardless of your challenges, REMAIN ENCOURAGED and KEEP GOING! Because you are still alive, that means your work and mission are not finished yet on Earth. Sometimes it seems like life hits us hard nonstop, but believe me God's got it...I'm telling you. Regain and hold on to your faith. I'm telling you, God is real...God IS real. Don't rationalize; that's why it's called faith. Believe. Hope. Trust! I love y’all. I do.