It’s been a long and windy road. Many detours, crashes, fires, and explosions. Yes, this has been my life since about 6 months before I got married.
It probably started years ago when I never went a day without a stomach ache, bloating, cramping, or stool issues. It all came to a head the day after Doug proposed to me on May 20th, 2018. I look back at it now as a gift to me; funny how immense struggle and challenge can teach us so much about what needs to change.
I won’t go into detail in this blog about the hundreds of supplements, multiple doctors and healthcare providers, hundreds of tests, and thousands of dollars spent. But I will say I have had one simple prayer.
PLEASE> HEAL ME. PLEASE send me some answers, clarity, healing…something, LORD! I can’t live this way. I have had many challenges in my life like everyone, but when you lose your physical health, there is not much you can do. Your. heart may still be beating: life, but you are not living life. You are functioning; subsisting; operating below zero. It’s NO WAY TO LIVE. But in the process, you realize all the things you have taken for granted.
Now, let’s fast forward to December 2023.
Miracle number one: I got a diagnosis of colitis from a long awaited colonoscopy. I had never had biopsy from. my colonoscopies, so I don’t know how long I have had this inflammation. Suffice it to say, it explained a lot. BUT, there was more in terms of diagnosis that my next Miracle IDENTIFIED>
Miracle number two: This lead me on a path to find some distinct help. Not another naturopath; not another supplement regimen; not a new way of eating; no, it would be something completely different. I came upon a program through a past podcast I had listened to, and the Holy Spirit had told me to listen again. I made an appt for a discover call, but in the midst of that, I found someone else. He fascinated me! His program: The mind-gut-immunity protocol. Hmmmmm, another promise? I booked a discovery call with him, but he required $50. He wanted SERIOUS folks. Dr. Chanu Dasari. He was a real intestinal surgeon, Hmm….again, was this happening?
I also was assigned a trauma specialist.. MIND-GUT…it’s all connected.
Miracle number three: The call was amazing. He even said that he expects full healing within 6 weeks, and money back if not. Never has he had to give a refund. He’s based out of Las Vegas, and his passion stems from his own suffering of colitis and the failure of western medicine. Doug and I had prayed for someone who was not only qualified ( an MD), but someone who had compassion due to suffering themselves.
Miracle number four: Dr. D and I communicate daily. Our first meeting, he identified my THREE areas of issues. Isolated. Focused. and now. ATTACKABLE
Gut dysbiosis, chronic hypo caloric restriction, sleep disorder.
BOOM. Just like that. All the years I have damaged my body have now caught up to me, and NOW I HAVE BEEN GIVEN A SECOND CHANCE AT LIFE WITH GOD and DR. D’s HELP.
Yes, he calls ME even when we were trying to solve one of my health issues. He figured it out! He also told me to STOP apologizing for using his time. He told me he gave up 1/2 his practice because he LOVES to help people with these issues and SOLVE them. He’s dedicated to making this happen. Wow. I’m not just another patient with a stamped program. AND he doesn’t own a supplement company to sell me anything.
Miracle number five: God has used all these people too: 1. Doug. My sweet husband. He’s stuck by thick and thin, AND he’s been completely part of every inch of the journey. He does EVERYTHING for me. 2. Tatum; She gives me about 100 hugs a day, and tells me multiple times how much she loves me. WOW. Total compassion and love. 3. My mom: She may not know everything about my journey, but she loves me. 4. The Banner Health PA, Jeanie. She had the same ear issues I had, and knew exactly what to do for me. Not a coincidence that all of these people are in my life at the EXACT time I have needed them. So many others, but I see GOD’S hand in all of it. Man, answered prayers.
GOD WINK right after. A minute juicy heart-shaped strawberry.
I’ve got you, and I Love YOU, Steph
I’m not out of the woods yet, but for the first time in years, I have HOPE of COMPLETE recovery. 2024 will be the NEW and IMPROVED Stephanie. Fighter; Perseverer; LOVER and? I AM HEALING.
AND, do you know what else? Every challenge is setting us up to HELP SOMEONE ELSE> these lessons we learn from adversity are not wasted; God uses every single thing, yet when we are in it, it’s hard to see this.
The difference now is that I’m probably TRULY ready for healing. My mind and gut are available and willing. I’ve also been given a provider who GETS me and is 100% committed WITH me.
Stay tuned!
Thank you, Jesus. Thank you. I believe.