It had been almost a month since I have been on here. So much has been going on and unfortunately, I haven’t been able to update my blog. Hopefully things will settle down soon, but I wanted to give everyone a quick update.
I am preparing for my first speech on
Wednesday evening. I am so excited and nervous! I really hope this gets me more speaking engagements and hopefully, more of my books will make their way out into the world :0)
I also have some news to share…the weight loss challenge has been put to a stop. I had my annual check-up with my primary care doctor and unfortunately I didn’t get very good news. Even though all of my blood work came back ok, my HDL (good cholesterol) is at a hazardly low level. What that means, is I am at a very high risk for a heart attack, especially with my size. With my level being so low, it has elevated my blood pressure and now I am on medicine for that. So, I have to take measures to get this under control because I am really scared. The most effective way to get my level up to a healthy level, is to drop a significant amount of weight. The decision has been made and I meet with the Gastric Bypass Surgeon on Tuesday. I have had such a range of emotions. I am so scared but I have to do what I have to do to get healthy. I have been very lucky that I have had no other problems and I will go into this with no major health problems. I know this is the right decision and I have done all of my homework. I will keep you up to date on the process. My life is about to change…
This has been a lot for me to process and I have been trying to figure it all out in my mind…it is why I have been absent and I am sorry for that. I will try to be better…promise!
As always, the quote…
“I can do all things through him who gives me strength” ~ Philippians 4:13
I know that I will need to walk in His strength through this journey. I promise to be better about updating…

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