Personal Update–Great News!
Since many of you were aware of my recent hospital stay, I thought I’d give an update:
Great News! I was released today and my symptoms are almost gone. Read the cool God story below.
On Friday night I started feeling sick. I was sick Saturday and Sunday (but I still managed to preach on Sunday morning). Monday, as my illness subsided, I began experiencing strange sensations in my arms and legs. They continued on Tuesday so I made an appointment with a doctor. On Wednesday, we sent out a request for our prayer team to pray and several other prayer channels were notified. During my appointment, my doctor consulted with a neurologist, and I was admitted to the UW hospital immediately. My symptoms led them to believe I might be facing a very serious neurological disorder called Guillain-Barre. With some, but not all tests completed, my neurologist handed us some information about the disease which indicated we should prepare for a long recovery, possible permanent disability, paralysis or death. Later that evening, the doctor was feeling that this was my ailment.
But as hundreds of people were praying, my symptoms began disappearing. Thursday morning, all of my tests came back clear and my symptoms had nearly vanished. Both doctors were mystified and I was released late this afternoon.
Needless to say, we continue to believe in the power of prayer. Thank you to everyone who prayed. Please take a moment to pray for God’s continued protection and earnestly pray that God would establish His church here in Madison.
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Melinda Groth on August 13th, 2009
Delights about the remission and glad to read your update.
Too much vitamin K can cause tingling in arms and legs, too. Found that out the hard way when taking my calcium supplement with additional D & K added. I thought I was having stroke symptoms.
Melinda on August 13th, 2009
Delighted about the remission and glad to read your update.
Too much vitamin K can cause tingling in arms and legs, too. Found that out the hard way when taking my calcium supplement with additional D & K added. I thought I was having stroke symptoms.
Penny on August 13th, 2009
That is great news. We serve a wonderful God.
Robb on August 13th, 2009
Praise Jesus, my friend. Thanks for keeping us updated.
Christina Groth on August 14th, 2009
I am glad that you took the time to let us know how it turned out. It is encouraging to continue praying, to see how God ends up answering the prayers.