Giving God the Glory!

Christmas Eve, 2003 Give God the glory and praise for his wonderous love. What a week.....let me share a little, the scriptures say that "Joy cometh in the morning"....and I truly believe it today. In all the parties and excitement, family "get-togethers", and such....I can confidently say that I am pooped out with the "Holiday spirit"....hahahahaha. Our home has been darkened with the news a couple months ago that my best friend, soul mate, sister of my heart....was dying of terminal lung cancer. No hope they said, and honestly....she has been slipping alot these last couple of weeks. Tears have been cried, prayers have been begged, a sad heart turned towards heaven wanting, wishing....hoping for a miracle. And today, Christmas Eve 2003 we got it. The tumor has disappeared, her blood work is noncancerous and she is in complete remission. My heart has been so lifted, I thought surely that no other gift for Christmas could mean so much to me. The tears of laughter and joy have propelled me all day now. Other news that had been somber was my denial from Aetna. They said I had to submit my letter of appeal (which I wrote myself) and a new letter from my physician within 15 days to make the window for the appeal process. I wrote and faxed my appeal letter in the very same day I received my denial but was waiting for my PCP to write his half has taken 10 days and I just got it faxed at the last moment this afternoon from his office. I breathed a sigh of relief afterwards, my husband absolutely wanted to hire an attorney if we were denied again, I decided not too....I wanted to leave it in God's hands, there just was too much sadness and stress in my life right now. So on the way home from the PCP's office a couple hours ago, I looked through the mail and a huge stab of pain shot through my chest, because a letter from Aetna was waiting for me, and they had not called to say that I was approved from Dr. M's office, I just knew it was denied again. A couple tears fell as I looked at my husband and smiled...and said, "I just don't care, my Anita is going to live and is in remission, that's all the miracles I need for awhile" and then opened it. They have approved me. Four little words, seems strange....how I've waited and waited. Christ has opened the heavens once again and poured his blessings out on the sinner, how can "I love you, my Lord" ever be enough? The great part was, the whole 10 days of wasted worry, tears, hours today BEGGING my PCP to write this letter BEFORE Monday because my 15 day window was closing fast. Turns out....they approved me the day after I wrote my appeal....it didn't even take the physician's letter...mine was enough....and I feel good about that. They approved me within 24 hours of receiving my faxed appeal letter. They just never let Dr. M's office know yet, guess I get to on Monday....never called and called and bugged....I wanted to wait on God. TODAY I want to thank you, my precious Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Knowing that you love me has been the best Christmas present I could ever receive, but I thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the wonderous miracles you perform every day of our lives, even though you don't always get the credit. Come what may with my surgery's outcome, I know that it is in your will that I do this and now I can let my spirit rest. Christmas dinner here I come.....after that.......rebirth. God bless you every one!

Katherine, I"m so very happy to hear your good news and that of your dear friend. What a wonderful Christmas you will have!! Happy Holidays, Alisha (post-op 120903 and -20 lbs)

Did not have the surgery. Just wanted to say hello from new jersey and wish you all the luck in the world with your recovery and health. I know the journey is worth it and you have support here. I can listen if you need to chat. Laura

Hello Katherine! My heart just jumped for joy while reading your post! What a wonderful blessing just to read this. I am so thankful to God for your miracles this Christmas Eve!!! He has blessed me and my family in so many ways and I am so fortunate that he loves me!! May your holiday and New Year get even better!!! Take care, Barbara

Hello Barbara! I am so filled with happiness and Christ's love tonight, I swear I could float! Hahaha.....if God be for us? WHO CAN BE AGAINST US.......not even the insurance company! Hahahaha Love you! Katherine

I read your post and just couldn't help singing, a favorite song of mine came to mind," I will lift my voice, in honor to the Lord, for His mercy and grace deserve the highest praise"... He is with you every day, and will see you through it. I'm glad that you are feeling His touch and know that all will be fine. Rachel

Congrats and God Bless you! Your posting is inspirational! Sincerely, Bobbie Tate

Thank you so much for your post ! The links are very helpful and I'll check in with my sleep MD for a Rx for the "auto set" option. You're the best! Mary

Girl...and couldnt of put it in better words...It seems he was pouring out his blessings over the holidays....I give praise and honor to Him for what he did for your family....Being a child of God ..I understand how you feel...my motto for my wls journey..is What God has for me is for me..and he has truly shown himself...I was approve also this holiday.....well stay bless and cant wait to meet you on the other side of our wl journey

Congratulations Katherine on your approval. Finally I see encourgement for my future. I was also denied by Atena. My documents were sent to Atena on December 16, 2003 and I was denied on December 19th. Boy that was a fast rejection from the insurance company. I am definetly appealing and hope they will only take three days to hopefully approve me this time instead of denying me a chance to regain my quality and quanity of life back. Again, Congrats and God Bless you.