It seems like it's been a while since I last posted, so I thought I would update :)
As far as the migraines go, there is no change there. I started seeing a doctor in Zeeland a couple months ago, Dr. Coller with Integrative Healthcare and went through a number of tests, one being a food sensitivity test and as of last Monday, (April 17th) I started a new diet based on the results of that test. There is not specific name for the test, so the diet is completely custom to my specific results. The foods that I showed a sensitivity towards I have to cut out of my diet for the next 5 months and see if it relieves the migraine pain at all. I will admit the first week has been rough at best! I had additional migraine pain, which was how my body was handling me no longer eating processed food, sugar...all the bad stuff. It was an emotional roller coaster for me trying to figure out what was going to be my new "norm" for the next 5 months and trying to figure that out with my migraine fried brain was a bit overwhelming at best!!! I had many reach out to me and offer suggestions and help and I can't tell you how much I appreciate that!!! I also learned that I needed to give it completely over to God for this was going to be something I could not do in my own strength, but would need Him to walk with me one day at a time!
But my life is so much more than just migraines, what God is doing in and through me brings me to a great level of excitement!!! I recently wrapped up my 2nd round of Grace Counseling through church and let me tell you, those months of counseling were amazing. God walked me through so many things!!! The most exciting part was rededicating my life to Him on Jan. 6, 2017 during one of our sessions!!! Praise God!!! With all that I've been through and walking away from my faith, it was a commitment that needed to be done, I'm so thankful I did it!!! I've learned that my identity is in Christ, not my migraines. That my goal is to be in God's Word every day, soaking it up like a sponge and building a closer relationship with Him!!! Yes, the migraines are still there and I have to deal with them, but I don't want them to define me anymore.
I'm so blessed to be apart of a church that loves me, pushes me, cares for me and teaches me!!! I am so thankful for Harvest West Olive!!! I am blessed by so many people that God has hand picked and put into my life there. The other exciting news is that I was recently asked to be a part of the Women's Ministry Leadership Team! What a huge opportunity for me to use my spiritual gifts that God has given me and give back to others! I'm so excited!!!! I still one day want to sing on stage with the Worship Team when my brother is playing drums, that's always been a dream of mine. One thing that never worked out in our younger days due to the age gap in between us. I trust God will make that happen one day :)
I am beyond excited for what God is doing in my life!! Don't get me wrong, I still struggle and stumble and those are the days when I can tell that Satan is having a "hay day"!!! It just reminds me again, to DAILY seek God and be in His Word. He is faithful and I am beyond blessed by his grace and mercy He pours out on me day after day. God is SO good and I am SO thankful!!!!
