I ecstatic; flying high on cloud nine; and I just have to share it with others.
God is answering prayer for my health recovery. I am not out of the woods yet by any means. However, there are significant, unprecedented indications of improvement.
The doctors have frequently told me that my weight is a strong indicator of my overall health status. I have the exact opposite problem to most people. I have an incredibly hard time trying to gain weight. I can pig out on very high calorie food, and not gain an ounce. However, things are changing, and my weight is recovering. I am now able to gain weight.
Here is a bit of an overview, to help you understand the significance of this change:
January 1979 – weight 120 pounds
January 1980 – weight dropped below 100 pounds; since then, weight has never been above 100 pounds
January 1980 to May 1987 – weight fluctuated between 85 pounds and 95 pounds
June 1987 – became disabled; weight 94 pounds
June 1987 to October 1987 – weight dropped below 80 pounds
October 1987 to May 2006 – weight rarely reached 80 pounds; and on the few times it did, I could only hold the weight for a couple of days. Then, I would go below the 80 pounds again. During these years, my weight fluctuated between 62 pounds and 78 pounds.
Unprecedented Change Began To Happen
In September 2005, my weight was 65 pounds.
By May 2006, I had achieved 80 pounds.
By December 2006, I had reached 90 pounds. This was a 25 pound gain in 15 months!
For the entire year of 2007, I just held my weight. I fluctuated between 88 pounds and 90 pounds.
On January 1, 2008, I weighed 91 pounds.
Last night, March 3, 2008 my weight had reached 96 pounds! (4 more pounds until I reach the 100 pound threshold.)
I am ecstatic! Rejoice with me, God has heard my prayer!
I'm still struggling to walk, but my legs are carrying 30 more pounds than they were 2 1/2 years ago. I'm trusting the Lord for continued improvement in my leg strength and walking ability. Please join me in prayer for increased muscle ability in my legs and arms. Thanks.
Flora
Hi Flora,
Rejoicing with you at this good news.
I didn't realize you had dropped down to 65 lbs. at one time. Wow!
I pray your health would continue to improve.
Marcia
