Well my health has seen better days. I thought the past few years of symptoms that I have been dealing with were just part of the normal aging process. I suppose it probably is when you are 60, but not at 40. In the past couple years I have gone through a battery of tests and diagnoses’ and misdiagnoses’, and it
has all been a real pain in my neck–literally!

I have a large tumor (not cancer) in my neck–a growth right in my left thyroid lobe. I have known
about this for almost two years, and I have been believing God for a complete, miraculous healing–so
much that I never really thought about it. Until recently, that is, when a new ultrasound and an MRI were ordered.

It is a lot larger than ever. I can even feel it when I swallow at times. Plus, I also have another tumor growing on the right lobe–this one only the size of a marble. These buggers are wrecking havoc on my thyroid gland and all the goodies in my body that it controls–metabolism, body furnace, etc. It is most likely the cause for my early-onset menopause symptoms and daily headaches as well. Not to mention I sleep–a lot!!

My doctor is making arrangements to send me to Seattle for surgery. They will, most likely, remove my entire thyroid gland, and re-test for cancer–ugh! I am waiting for the call from Swedish Hospital any day now to schedule the dreaded trip south.

I must admit, after believing for one and a half years that God will zap this tumor right out of me, learning that it has grown and dealing with all these new symptoms has shaken my faith a bit. I called my pastor to seek some comfort and encouragement. He told me that I should plan for surgery and believe God for a quick recovery, because I just don’t have the faith to receive my healing. Smack! Boy, that hurt. Sometimes the truth does. I have realized he is right. It is time for me to grow up in Christ–again. Time for the next glory, a new level–time to dig deeper. I could use some help, other than praying and reading the Word, I don’t know where to begin. I could use some prayers, encouragement, and friendship throughout this ordeal.

I am also looking for help with the magazine. It is much to much for me to do alone anymore. I am grateful for the Lord’s writers and could not do this without them. But at this time, I need more help. I need an assistant editor, and maybe even someone to take over the Web design. This has always been a volunteer position for me, and I enjoy it. If anyone is interested in volunteering with me, please contact me. Someday, I do hope that the magazine and all the people that work hard to make it great will be financially prosperous. But that is in the Lord’s hands. Maybe He has other plans. I trust He knows what He is doing–in ALL things!

Get Fit4Jesus Today–Angela