"Life is just like an old time rail journey ... delays, sidetracks, smoke, dust, cinders, and jolts, interspersed only occasionally by beautiful vistas and thrilling bursts of speed. The trick is to thank the Lord for letting you have the ride." Gordon B. Hinckley

Feb 1, 2009

I am so blessed

Today is fast Sunday, one of my favorite days of the month. I didn't get to go because I have kids sick with croup, not fun at all. But I am feeling this strong spirit by my side today and it has been there for so long, for as long as I have needed it. I feel so close to that spirit it is almost like a partner who walks by my side leading me around the house to get things done everyday. I am so blessed, I really am. There have been times in my life when I have thought I really cannot handle one more thing, the load is too heavy and my backpack is going to break. But the Lord takes a few things out of my bag for me and lightens my load and lets me know I am loved and that he is here. I don't know how I take care of my family or myself some days I know without a doubt that I have help with me each and every day. The warm feeling of love that follows me is so real and so near to me. I know that my Heavenly Father lives and loves me so much. My prayers are answered in ways I cannot explain. I have so many good people in my life who always know when to call or when to stop by, I am so blessed. I have such a strong testimony and through trials it becomes so much stronger. I look at other people's trials and think to myself "mine are so small I can handle them" but to me they seem so big at times. I think the Lord never gives us more than we can handle and I am a testimony to that. I am still going and I am still taking care of my family and myself and it is because of the Lord by my side every day, it is absolutely amazing to me. I have no doubt that he has not left me alone not even once or there is no way I could have taken what he has given me and kept going. I am so blessed! I have such a good family and extended family who I love so much and who take such good care of me, I was born into a wonderful family, I am so blessed. The love that is given to me by neighbors and friends is worth crying over every day. They are all so good to me and honestly I could not do what I do without you. I feel so blessed today and everyday. I am so thankful for my testimony that as a young girl was made very strong by good young women leaders, family, and friends. I am so thankful my testimony had a good foundation so when the storms came in my life my testimony stayed firm and grew amazingly strong. I love life and I love what I have been given because it has made me who I am today. I have the faith that is needed to make it through this life.

My plan this far for those of you who have been following my crazy medical stories.

Blood thinners shots once a day for a week to thin the blood and get rid of the blood clots in the liver.

Vaso dilators once a day injected into my blood stream for who knows how long to try to open up the vessels in the liver and keep them open so the blood can run through properly and so my body will be able to function normally again. After time the vessels should learn to stay open unless they are too damaged, then I am in trouble, but that just isn't going to happen.

Once they get the liver fixed the gall bladder has to come out!

So many worries yet so many blessings and prayers and most importantly FAITH to know it will work!

11 comments:

Josh and Krystal said...

Natalie, Have I ever told you that I think you are amazing. I used to sit in YW and listen to your mom give fabulous lessons. You are following in her footsteps and doing a wonderful job with her family and trials. I feel strengthened when I visit your blog. Thank you.

Michelle said...

Natalie,
I am glad some answers are coming for you. Your treatments sound icky . . . but you have such great faith! Keep your chin up :) Many people love you and are praying for you!

Michelle

SueAnn said...

I am so glad you have some answers and a plan to go forward!! The Lord does love you and is very mindful of us all. Good Luck!

Amber said...

I am so glad you finally have some medical plans in place. I am really glad it doesn't involve immediate surgery. I missed you at church today and I hope your girls feel better soon.

I have been so worried about you and think about you all the time. When I am having a bad day I just think about what you are going through and realize my problems aren't that bad. You are always positive and happy and it is such a good example to me!

Elena said...

My goodness, you have been going through the ringer. Thank goodness for testimonies.The sure do help pull us all through the tough times. I'll pray that these treatments work and that you will start feeling better soon.

Anonymous said...

Wow, that was better than any testimony I heard yesterday :). You are so sweet Natalie and everything will be OK because you are so strong. I'm glad you got some answers and I hope everything works like it should. I really look up to you :)

Unknown said...

YOu have a way with words! I agree with Stacey- I didn't hear that strong of a testimony yesterday! Thank you for sharing your sweet spirit with us through blogging! I really hope your burdens will be lifted once again, and these medical problems will be gone! You are a strong woman! :)

Judy said...

Nan, you are so amazing. I am so blessed to have you in my life. I marvel at your faith, and determination. I pray for you daily. Thanks for the example that you set for all of us. Love you Kiddo!

Lynn said...

WOW! That was an amazing testimony! Thanks for sharing that. It is so true what they say about sharing one. It lifts up another person.... Yours truly lifted me up. You always manage to do that, when you have SO much on YOUR plate! I am truly happy to hear that you feel the spirit by your side. I pray for that often. For you. Much love and hugs!

Becky said...

Thanks for sharing Nat! I hope these things get you back on track quick and you get all fixed!! I really wish we were closer to help out in some way, but know that you are in our prayers!

Robyn said...

Nat,you re such a stong person and you can always concur all that comes your way. Through my trials I have had the Lord was by my side all the way. Praying is the most important thing we can do in our life to receive the help and comfort we need. Our growing testimony has always been the one important thing that as a member of the church we can always lean on for comfort and guidence each day if we stop and ponder it. love ya and keep on getting better .