Trials in Life

It makes me sick just to post these pictures, but I figure it's a part of my life and I should share it. When I was a senior in high school, I had everything going for me. I was a Student Body Officer, I had my high school boyfriend, I was in Cosmetology School, Murray City Youth Government, Church related activities etc. I was loving life. It was a bit overloaded but nice. I started to get horrible stomach pains. And when I say horrible, I mean horrible. I was in and out of the ER with pain, nausea, vomiting and dehydration. They then decided to hospitalize me. I was in and out of the hospital (weeks at a time) for four months. Test after test after test. Blood tests, Colonoscopy, Endoscopy, MRI, stomach emptying, etc. You name it-I had it! After many tests they came to the conclution that I had Mono, a type of hepatitis, gastroparesis (a disorder of the digestive system. Delayed emptying into the stomach. My body cannot digest many foods. This =PAIN when I eat something I shouldn't and I'm still trying to find out what those things are!), and my gallbladder wasn't working properly and needed to be removed.

My boyfriend dumped me, the hospital limited visitors (INCLUDING FAMILY) from 6-8pm, and I was in constant pain.

I actually wouldn't trade this period of my life for anything though. I learned A LOT! Medically, mentally and spiritually. I felt completely alone. This is when I came to the realization and truth that I relied heavily on my family, friends, and boyfriend for love. Where did my Father in Heaven come into play? I learned to rely upon my Heavenly Father and Savior Jesus Christ first and foremost.

I am thankful for the trials that life brings. They are SO difficult to deal with, and I'm still dealing with the medical complications of this trial, but God would NEVER give me anything I couldn't handle and it gives me strength to know that I can get through this and so much more.

Sheesh...child birth should be no problem!