Dear Kay & John,
Can you also send this to the prayer ministry who has adopted us?
I write to let you know I was in hospital for three days. I've lost a lot of sensation in left side and my left extremities are weaker than right.
By God's grace, CT scans ruled out a stroke, brain bleeds and lesions. Both MRIs of brain and neck with and without contrast have reconfirmed that and also showed no signs of tumor growths or brain & physical spinal abnormalities like pinched nerves
Or herniated discs along the spine.
Yesterday, I had a spinal tap done and the fluid will be looked at for Multiple Sclerosis and other autoimmune disorders that attack the spine. The fluid, initially, looks very healthy and has perfect numbers of proteins and other measurable factors.
! I have peace and joy. Jesus Is alive and heals!!
I was released and am now home! Results are still pending on spinal tap to rule out some stuff but it initially looks nothing imminent or life threatening. Lupus and some other disorders ruled out. again, MRIs and CTs showed no stroke or tumors.
Waiting on a couple other tests on spinal fluid , mostly Multiple Sclerosis which is what Dr Harris, hospital neurologist, is leaning towards... I Need to rest and was told to restart working out next week. He will refer me to another neurologist who has a clinic because he only works in hospital.
But, he said that he can read me results in person if I come see him at hospital or call him Friday. The neuro appt will take several weeks before I can get something set up.
The prayer is that it is only stress induced. Curtis Sergeant is convinced this is all spiritual warfare. I agree which is why I ask for your intercession. I am due back in PeruApril 7-14th and was about to agree to help colead a large group of 60 to Costa Rica this summer; this church in Austin is trying to inject CPM & missional living DNA in it's church. I need to decide this week.
Tomorrow I am scheduled to meet and pray with leaders to set up a CPM strategy for Mexico, one of the darkest nations right now. I also am now in San Antonio and will meet with e3 missionaries from here as we hear up to host w3's first USA trips. The enemy has been persistent the last year in trying to keep me off the field, with cancer scares, terrorist threats in the region of Peru I serve, etc.
the moment I reposition myself, this happens. Still, our God is sovereign and faithful. I look to Him for He is mighty, Healer and I live for Him, as He alone numbers my days on earth!!! My life is not mine...
I've gained some strength and sensation back on upper arm after two IVs of steroids ----left leg is still weak, but stronger than last couple days. I still have numbness on all left side, sometimes worse than others.
Now it is just a waiting game but Dr said to stay active, listen to my body, eat and drink well and rest -- a lot. :-/
He said if I do have a disorder like Multiple Sclerosis, that it will be manageable, not life threatening. It will alter my travel schedule and lifestyle but is very manageable... And just to cross bridge when and if we get there. My prayer, and desire, is that I will never cross that bridge; that Jesus will heal me of all this, even if no explanation. Of course, I submit myself to His reign and will and ask Him to strengthen me to bless, worship, follow and proclaim Him no matter what may come. I can trust Him.
I have friends who are CHRISTIAN holistic doctors (chiropractors & doctor of osteopathy) & practitioners who have positioned themselves and committed to me to researching all alternatives once we have a definite diagnosis. I am overwhelmed with God's grace.
Thank you so much for your prayers and love!!! I am mobile and had lots of energy today ... could be the steroids, even though i am still numb. Then, I got bowled over with bouts of fatigue and took a long nap, which is not like me. I almost never nap. Up and down, touch and go. Still, He is my Lord!
Thank you so much for interceding for me!
PLEASE LET ME KNOW HOW I CAM PRAY FOR PRAYER POWER MINISTRIES. CURTIS, HOW CAN I PRAY FOR METACAMP?
As I find myself resting, I insist in fighting spiritually on my knees. I have had sweet, long and tiring hours with The Lord pleading for His kingdom on earth. It would be a privilege to lift up your specific needs to Him!
Love, Veronica