I know I have been absent, but I am in a season of health issues. This afternoon at 2:15, I am having a medical test to see if my heart is pumping correctly.
What has this season taught me? God is in control, and I know my future home is with Him.
Another major lesson I learned focuses on not neglecting your heart. Diet and exercise is essential to a healthy heart. I have tried to work toward better health habits, but other issues including arthritis hamper the exercise part of the equation. Plus, arthritis also contributed to my weight issue because of my use of steroids over the last decade for pain.
Regardless of the causes, heart disease continues to be a major health issue for women. I encourage everyone to focus on heart health this month. If you suspect you are having issues, do not wait to have a checkup.
I feel I am dodging a bullet because if they determine something is wrong with my heart, the doctors can prevent further damage because they found the issue early enough to intervene.
I will post hopefully next week. I plan to take some time off for the Christmas season and if my health issues improve begin regularly posting again in January. I want to thank everyone for your continued prayers.
Now, on to our weekly linkup. First, please follow me on your social media. I love to hear from you: Blog/Facebook/Twitter/Pinterest/ Instagram/Google+.
Next, lets review last week’s linkup.
Last Week’s Top Clicked
Lisa focuses on the popular personality tests and new books that provide a spiritual application for using the tests to help us connect more with God. The books sounds fascinating. Be sure not to miss this post.
My Favorite Post
Joy Comes in the Morning
by Bettie G
Bettie G always comforts me as a RA sister. We know the pain of arthritis and how it can impact every aspect our lives. This post proved so comforting this month. I highly recommend it.
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Happy Thanksgiving Mary – I pray for your health and healing! xoxo
I appreciate you being an advocate for heart care. It’s too easy to avoid seeing doctors. 🙁 I personally don’t like to go, but when I finally decide I need one, I’m SO grateful they can see me. Praying for you, Mary.
Thanks for sharing about the Enneagram books. I’m reading another new one now, but I doubt it will make my favorites list. 🙂
Mary, I am grateful for this update as I have been wondering how you are doing.
But I’m sorry to hear that all is not quite well.
Thank you for persevering in trust, even in this challenging season.
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I hope it is a blessed health outcome for you Mary! It’s a tightrope balancing act with chronic health issues & maintaining a healthy lifestyle…I do understand!
Bless you,
Jennifer
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Mary, I’m so sorry to hear about your health issues. May God give you His peace even as He works in your body. Thanksgiving blessings!
Praying for you and your beautiful heart today, friend!
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Mary – I am so sorry to hear about your heart issues. I am praying for you as you go for testing and continue on this journey. I am so glad you have GOD. I know you will not be alone. Blessings, Maree
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I’m so sorry to hear about the heart issues, Mary! I’m glad they found something and are testing it out. I hope it is something that can be easily dealt with.
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Dear Mary,
Oh, God’s connections are so incredible, my dear RAsister. I too just had heart tests last week, and I’m going to see the Cardiologist this afternoon to discuss the results. I will surely be praying for you as I’m in my appointment! Thank you so much for your sweet mention of my post. I am so grateful that the Lord has let our paths cross. May He bring the proper diagnosis and treatment for your healing.