Surgery & Health Update

As many of you know I recently had major surgery on Sept 7Th. It all ended up being more intense then I ever anticipated. What was meant to be a 8 hour surgery turned into over 10. They had to stop the surgery before it was completed due to the risks. I had a very bad reaction to the anesthesia and being under that long. The pain and recovery was much more then I have ever experienced or planned for. Let’s put it this way, the doctor said in his 31 years he has never had such an extreme case on every level. It was pretty scary but through people praying all over the world, and the help of two amazing friends who where with me I pulled through. I was told soon after by the doctor that I would need another surgery in a few weeks to complete the last one.  After a week in Honolulu I was able to come home to Kona, but soon after developed an infection in my incisions. Then last Sat night I was taken to the ER due to another infection in my stomach area. I was admitted and after several cat scans I was told I would need emergency surgery to remove the many infected areas of my stomach. Once again prayer shifted things and I ended up not having surgery but a minor incisions was made to drain the infection. One of the scariest nights of my life.  I do not have insurance so I am praying for a miracle for the ER bill.
Then to my great surprise my friends raised the funds for my next surgery. Thank you to all who where apart of giving to that. I was so overwhelmed by LOVE!!! I have never been more undone by people doing something this big for me!!
Now I am waiting to see how I heal to find out when I will be able to get the next surgery. We are praying they can do it all in just one more, but due to the complications and what needs to be done, it might be two. So please pray for me!! I have been dealing with some PTSD due to all the trauma as well as having to prepare myself to go through this all again.
The other issue is everything is on a time line for Pasadena so trying to plant and pioneer a base and DTS while going through all of this and move maybe the craziest thing I ever attempted. I know the prayers and love of others and the grace of God is getting me through. My story of OVERCOMING is still being written.  I know one day it will all be worth it. Jesus glories in my weakness everyday.

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