Hi everyone, I've got to start somewhere, so here goes: I'm a 45 year old disabled woman struggling to get thru this life. I haven't been disabled all my life. For the first 25 years of my life I was able-bodied, very outgoing and fun-loving.
Twenty years ago I woke up at LDS hospital, scared to death, my life had changed forever! (Last thing I remember I was at the McKay-Dee emergency room and they were cutting my pants off my body).
I had contracted the flesh-eating virus (Streptococcus B). It's the bacteria that causes Strep throat, if you get it in your throat you get very sick. But if you get it in your blood, it can cause death. I had it in my blood! At the time it was a relatively new thing, being in the blood that is. Doctors had no idea where it came from or what to do, except remove the rotting tissue...
"My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness." So I will boast in my weaknesses, so that the power of God can work through me. 2 Corinthians 12:9
I am blessed,
Merrym Dawn Mathis Bruce
I am adding you to my blog roll and will enjoy reading your blog articles! You will find, as I have that there is much healing in self expression and I have found many supporters through my journey in writing. All the best to you!
ReplyDeleteMy heart and prayers go out to you Merrym. We don't always understand why we are given the trials we are given in this life. It seems some suffer so much more than others! I'm grateful for the strength and faith you share! Alice E(liz)abeth Mathis Gifford
ReplyDeleteMerrym, I met you a little over a year ago, you have the biggest heart I have ever seen. You have a smile and a laugh that is contagious. You give me strength to continue my job you are the reason I work so hard. Thank you for being a part of my life I am so very proud of you.
ReplyDeleteAll my love and prayers Natalie