Two years ago today…

             Lying in a hospital bed, on the verge of bursting into tears for the hundredth time, I got a call from my sister. She told me that a bunch of our friends had gone together to get me something, and that she’d be bringing it over pretty soon. I had some ideas of what this something might be, but boy, was I in for a surprise.

Backing up real quickly… May 10, 2008 I was taken to the ER because of a Crohn's flare-up and major dehydration. To make a long story short, this 10-day visit included: countless tests, ICU, an NG tube, avoided surgery, a PICC line, restless nights, pain, and much more. Thankfully, through all of this, God supplied His grace to me and my family. My dad and mom were able to take turns staying with me, so that I was never alone (parents are amazing).

            So, in came my sister and a few representatives; flowers, balloons, cards…and a little tiny box. I opened it up and was flabbergasted…

...it was an i-pod!!

{i like cards with lots of words}

{flowers...and a ribbon which I still have}

:) 

To sum up the past two years... I was let out of the hospital, spent the summer recovering, had some pain here and there, but have been mostly pain-free this whole year. :) I am so blessed to have family and friends who care about me. God has taught me a lot through this experience, and I am constantly reminded to rely on Him for…everything really. Thank you again to all of the ones who made this happy memory possible!

{Happy 2nd Birthday to my little friend}

“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above…”

~ James 1:17a ~