I know it has been a while since I last wrote anything, but life has been busy and many changes have happened. So I apologize for that. About 21 years ago, my world was rocked. I had been experiencing what they thought was carpel tunnel syndrome but after further examination they discovered that I had a bulging disc in my neck. I was 23 years old at the time.
I talked with the Orthopedic Surgeon and a Neurologist who simply explained to me that I was too young to have surgery on it. To let nature take it's course and when it got to the final point they would then operate on it. I had multiple injections in my neck which worked for a little while, physical therapy, a tens unit, plus the many medications they would try to regulate my pain. There were days that I would just lay in bed and cry because it hurt so bad that I couldn't get up. I continued to do my job in the military for the next 3 years. A lot of heavy lifting and strain to my neck.
At the age of 25, I found out that I was pregnant and going to have my first child. I was so excited! All through this time, I continued on my medical program. When I separated from the military at the age of 26, the doctor told me that if I was lucky I would be able to walk at age 38. That didn't sit too well with me! I now had a kid to raise and something to look forward to. As my son was growing up, he would often ask me why I would cry or not be able to play with him. I explained to him early on what was wrong with his mommy. In 2004, I graduated from college after many years of health struggles and had added a daughter to our family. At that time, my son was 8 years old and on my graduation from college day he asked me if I would be able to walk when he graduated from high school.
Here is the promise that I made to him, "Lord willing, I will do everything in my power to make sure that I will be walking when you receive your diploma!" In 2004 I met a man who said he could help me. I was so afraid but had only one goal in mind, keeping my promise. Fast forward to 2014, in 2 days that promise will be fulfilled! After many bottles of essential oils and lots of prayer, my goal will be complete. It hasn't always been easy and to look at me many people don't even know that anything is wrong. Even now as I sit here typing this, I still have a pain that is manageable. My fingers don't always want to work but I am able to get out of bed and walk. Only God could have orchestrated this plan! Count your many blessings, name them one by one!
