C
centuryltd
Can't believe it has been a year since my surgery. I can't even begin to tell you how my life has changed since then. For one, I feel great. I was not feeling well most of last year due to the endocarditis, the surgery, the 2 TIA's, etc. Then 6 weeks after surgery I developed and anal abcess (I know, gross). The months of antibotics I was on left me with a low red blood count and susceptible to infection. Mentally I did not do well with this, the last thing I needed was an infection again, I feared it would go to my new valve. July, September, and November I had surgury for the abscess and resulting fistula, all while on coumadin, plus more antibiotics and the havoc that played with my INR. Most of last year I was being tested every week. Through it all I learned that God's grace not only kept me alive but also used these experiences to guide me in so many ways. I learned to trust in Him and came to realize I can't do anything on my own, I now try to do His will to the best of my ability. When I stumble, I pray that He, through the Holy Spirit will stengthen me to carry on. For the first time I am actively involved in our church (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod). My wife had been a member her entire life and stuck with me even when I didn't want to have anything to do with God. God sure worked through her and the church to give me a peace I had never known. A year ago I never thought I'd say my illness was the best thing that ever happened to be but it sure was. I'm also thankful for the fine people on this forum who gave me advice during the past year. Know, that you are all in my prayers. Be well, and thank you again.
Steve
Steve
Marguerite
