I Believe

I did not get a chance to say what I believe before the window closed up on me. So many of us say we believe that God pointed us in this direction for help because we have be praying for something to help become thin or health again. Yet many times I read were people become scared and frighten because of the risk involved in having this surgery. While I do believe that God point in this direction and to have this surgery whether its to live or die. I don't just live to live this life, but I live to us live in the life ever after. I trust God to do what ever He knows is best for my life and the people around me. So If we say we believe, than believe. Melvin Surgery June 17

I try give God control of my entire life, which at time is SO HARD!!! I keep wanting things *MY WAY* even though I know He knows better than I do. But for this surgery, I just prayed if it is God's will, then let it be. I don't know if I will be approved. I hope I am. When I was beginning graduate school, I had to take an entrance exam. I was uncertain as to my ability to take the test or to go to grad school. There was a crucifix hanging in the front of the room (It was in a Catholic university). I looked at Jesus there and said, "Lord, if you want me to do this, let me know by this test." I got a phenomenally high score!!! So I said, "OK Lord!" Do you know I not only got into school, but also got straight A's !!!!! (Believe me it was Divine Intervention!) So I know God will lead me whichever way I should go. I think it's kind of sad there aren't more posts here in the Christian area. I don't know how to start a new thread. Good luck and God Bless all of you here on this path with me. Linda

Melvin- I agree with what you have to say. I think part of the doubts people have come from a lack of really taking hold of God's sovereignty. Nothing can happen to us unless He allows it to happen. After I prayed about it and had it confirmed by my husband (I believe in the leadership of the husband in the home and that God speaks through him), I had complete peace about the decision. In fact, the day of my surgery my mother couldn't believe I was so peaceful I was falling asleep (no drugs yet) in the waiting area. When she asked me I told her, "If this is the day God has appointed for me to die, I would die whether I was having surgery or driving a car." God is SOVEREIGN From Ashes to Beauty - Cheryl

Melvin, I too believe! I know that God has me in His hand, and I should just let Him take control. That's so hard to do. I'm human and I keep wanting to take it back and worry about it. My husband has doubts about this being what is right for me, but I am at peace with this decision and have affirmation from above. I hope your surgery went well and that you'll soon post again with postitive results. You are in my prayers. Cammie

Melvin, All I can say, is AMEN!!! People found it very odd and were scared for me prior to surgery. The only way they could except my calm, peaceful attitude of faith was to say, "you just don't know what you're getting into," or my favorite," Don't you know this is MAJOR surgery?" Everyone was well-wishers, but they could not burst my bubble. God gave me the faith, and the most gorgeous sunrise the morning of surgery, and I thank Him for the Healing AND the measure of faith He graciously bestowed upon weak ole me...ha ha For when I was weak, my Father was strong. PTL! 11 wks. post-op lap rny 5'1" 266/213/goal 137 God Bless!