Tough Decisions

My healing journey is a part of my life’s journey. My left below knee amputation is forever incorporated with my story and my testimony. It’s a part of my “thorn in the flesh” a messenger of Satan to keep me grounded and from boasting about my accomplishments. I cannot take credit for what God alone, through His grace and mercy has done in my life. When others prayed for me, I was filled with strength and encouragement. My Helper and Comforter came along side of me and lifted me up.

Making the decision to cut off my lower left leg and foot was very hard, perhaps the most difficult personal health decision I’ve ever had to consider. But when I was faced with the reality of infection after infection (four in total) eating away more and more of my inner foot along with the potential of spreading up into my ankle and leg; MRSA and sepsis were very real possibilities, potentially spreading into my bloodstream, my heart, kidneys, etc. Yeah, a jaw dropping, eye opening experience for sure. These are the times and moments that my faith led me through.

I can do all things through Him who gives me strength (Philippians 4:13)