This blog has been created in hopes to encourage anyone who has undergone brain surgery. After undergoing a ten hour brain tumor surgery to remove a grapefruit-sized tumor in my brain’s ventricles, I searched high and low for anyone who has gone through a similar situation. When my search came back “low”; I found myself desperate and alone, and especially confused more than I could muster up in words. I “woke” up next to my husband of ten years – not in our bed, but this time, in the passenger’s seat of our SUV. He was driving us somewhere; yet, I couldn’t understand where we were coming from or traveling to. Everything was confusing. All I knew was the safety and comfort I felt in the presence of my husband. I couldn’t recall the details of what was happening around me. Everything seemed surreal – as if my spirit was hovering over my physical body trying to gauge what was happening in the moment. I couldn’t wrap my head around it. I knew I was married; had run a successful online business; and believed and worshipped a God. I can’t remember His name. Oh! It’s Jesus F-ing Christ. Gosh, why do I keep thinking of His name in a cursed way?!? The devil must be playing with my mind. Even if God was real, He certainly doesn’t care about you; otherwise, He wouldn’t have allowed all of this trauma to overtake you. Why am I here? Wasn’t I living in Northern Virginia? Where are we now? God, help me! These were some of the first thoughts I had after undergoing a ten-hour brain surgery to remove a (benign) grapefruit-sized tumor lodged in my brain’s ventricles. The year was 2014. I had just finished running a 5K hosted by the city for the annual Thanksgiving “Turkey Run”. It was a short and fun run around the city. My husband, our little girl and I participated in the annual run, although it was mostly a walk for us, given that our little 6-year old had joined us that year. This is my story of Christ’s redemptive grace; and how His mercy can guide us all through the storms of this thing called, “life.” May Christ’s name be glorified and exalted through the words transcribed through the broken memories.
7 responses to “This blog has been created in hopes to encourage anyone who has undergone brain surgery. After undergoing a ten hour brain tumor surgery to remove a grapefruit-sized tumor in my brain’s ventricles, I searched high and low for anyone who has gone through a similar situation. When my search came back “low”; I found myself desperate and alone, and especially confused more than I could muster up in words. I “woke” up next to my husband of ten years – not in our bed, but this time, in the passenger’s seat of our SUV. He was driving us somewhere; yet, I couldn’t understand where we were coming from or traveling to. Everything was confusing. All I knew was the safety and comfort I felt in the presence of my husband. I couldn’t recall the details of what was happening around me. Everything seemed surreal – as if my spirit was hovering over my physical body trying to gauge what was happening in the moment. I couldn’t wrap my head around it. I knew I was married; had run a successful online business; and believed and worshipped a God. I can’t remember His name. Oh! It’s Jesus F-ing Christ. Gosh, why do I keep thinking of His name in a cursed way?!? The devil must be playing with my mind. Even if God was real, He certainly doesn’t care about you; otherwise, He wouldn’t have allowed all of this trauma to overtake you. Why am I here? Wasn’t I living in Northern Virginia? Where are we now? God, help me! These were some of the first thoughts I had after undergoing a ten-hour brain surgery to remove a (benign) grapefruit-sized tumor lodged in my brain’s ventricles. The year was 2014. I had just finished running a 5K hosted by the city for the annual Thanksgiving “Turkey Run”. It was a short and fun run around the city. My husband, our little girl and I participated in the annual run, although it was mostly a walk for us, given that our little 6-year old had joined us that year. This is my story of Christ’s redemptive grace; and how His mercy can guide us all through the storms of this thing called, “life.” May Christ’s name be glorified and exalted through the words transcribed through the broken memories.”
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Thank you Jey! I’m honored that you enjoyed my very first post! Second one is up. Hope you’ll find it interesting. Thank you!
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Thanks Denley! Second post is up.
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My sinceriest prayers for you and your family and you continue your journey. It definitely will be a process that was certain ordained specifically for you. I pray continued blessings!
Keep being amazing, I look forward to your next article! ❤️
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Hi Alexis! Thank you for your kind words of encouragement. I’ve been under the weather a bit but I do plan on posting every Monday. Please, be sure to check in every now and then. My mission is to share God’s love and sovereignty through my blog and the adventure He’s walking me through. Be blessed and thanks!
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Hope all is well! Truly an inspiration to keep going. Thank you for sharing and I hope things continue to fall in your favor.
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