My Daniel fast is coming to an end. I have a little over 24 hrs to go. I am craving a few things so I'd be lying if I told you that I wasn't ready for it to be over. During the 21 days of this fast my kidneys have not hurt AT ALL. Now you might say that its God at work since he has totally given me a sense of renewal (among other things) during this time and I'm so thankful. But, I think on this particular matter it has alot to do with me drinking nothing but water and having no sugar, plus I worked out on most days and walked alot. (which helps your kidneys process toxins) I've had some serious talks with God in the last few months over this condition and really he's given me a peace about it that all will be ok till we can get it taken care of. I don't think it's going to be one of those "poof, you're healed moments". Although I do BELIEVE He can and does do that, I just don't think that's what he has for me right now. (given our serious talks & prayer times about the situation)
Anyhoo, I haven't had caffeine since August so it wasn't that that made my kidneys continue to ache everyday. I think it was the massive amounts of sprite I drank thinking that since it's clear then it was ok. Further researching has led me to believe that since all that sugar must be processed through my kidneys (in and around the big booger of a stone that is stuck in there) that this might be the culprit. So I will continue to drink lemon water, take my potassium citrate and go for my daily walks until the cows come home (and we don't have cows). If you've ever had a time in your life when you've had level 10 pain everyday you know what its like. You just get plum worn out with it and I'm so not looking forward to ever going back to last fall when that's how I felt. I'm gonna do all I can to keep from it. Recap-my insurance will pay for another surgery in May of 2010. Until then I just live with this stone (I've named it Henryetta) and do all I can to remain free-free-free-free-free-free-free.
On a different note, I read a quote today that said:
"Be the kind of woman for Christ, that when your feet hit the floor each morning Satan says, 'Crap, she's up.'"
That's who I wanna be. Take that Satan!
2 comments:
I will continue to pray that Henrietta will not cause any more discomfort! Love ya!
Boo Ya Satan! I love this post. Its something I needed to hear and I am sure others as well. I am glad you have recieved so much out of this entire thing. Awesome.
Love Ya,
Val
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