Coincidence or God..incidence?
@1creekgirl (41778)
United States
August 13, 2024 4:23pm CST
I know not everything in life is orchestrated by God, (life would be a whole lot different if it were!), but I see His Hand in so many areas of my life.
For example, I've been more unsteady on my feet lately than ever and very lightheaded at times. I just thought it was from all these health issues. But yesterday I had a routine appointment with my Oncologist, just to check me out. Had seven vials of blood drawn. One was a newer blood test to check for microscopic cellular DNA for cancer at a closer level than a lot of scans.
Should get those results in a couple of weeks, but the doctor wants to find out why I was so sick and still losing weight.
A new med has been a blessing for sure...I can enjoy eating again without all the pain.
Anyway, we were driving home and got a call from the Nurse telling me my potassium level is 2.6. Anything below 2.5 is critical! No idea why it's so low...maybe the new med? I had no idea anything was wrong except for being so unsteady.
And if I hadn't had all that blood work yesterday, I'd still have no clue about that.
And that's my point. It wasn't a coincidence that I found out about it before I ended up in the ER or worse. God was involved as He has been so many other times in my life.
We aren't spared illnesses and heartbreaks and even death in this life. But when we believe in His Son Jesus Christ, He's there with us through it all. I wouldn't trade that for anything!
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@kaylachan (71985)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
13 Aug
I'm just glad you're alright and that's an easy fix.
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@kaylachan (71985)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
15 Aug
@1creekgirl Oh, I don't blame you. Treating symptoms is not always fun.
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@1creekgirl (41778)
• United States
15 Aug
It's an easy fix for the symptoms, thank God, but I'll be glad when they figure out what's causing it.
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@1creekgirl (41778)
• United States
16 Aug
@kaylachan I know you and your husband have had lots of experience with that. How is George doing now?
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@LindaOHio (182139)
• United States
14 Aug
I hope your blood work comes back OK. I"ve been worried about you. I'm glad they caught your potassium problem. Having enough potassium is necessary for proper heart function if memory serves me correctly. Have a great day.
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@1creekgirl (41778)
• United States
15 Aug
I didn't realize how important potassium is, either. Hopefully the level will come up soon. I'm taking the med each day, eating avocados, bananas, sweet potatoes, and drinking orange juice, too.
How are you both doing? I feel like it's been forever since I could do much on myLot.
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@1creekgirl (41778)
• United States
16 Aug
@LindaOHio I know you get so discouraged. Hang on to Jesus, He'll get you through...sometimes a minute at a time. You and your husband have so many friends on here and we're praying for you both.
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@LindaOHio (182139)
• United States
16 Aug
@1creekgirl I'm hanging in there; but I'm starting to lose my grip. I want my husband to come home. He is trying to get back to where he was before he caught COVID. It may take a while.
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@1creekgirl (41778)
• United States
14 Aug
Another example of God's incredible intervention, isn't it!
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@snowy22315 (182415)
• United States
13 Aug
So glad you have your faith, I am sure it is an immense comfort. You hang in there kid!
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@1creekgirl (41778)
• United States
15 Aug
Snowy, it tickles me to be called "kid." My faith really is such a source of strength to me.
John 14:27 reads
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. (NIV)
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@snowy22315 (182415)
• United States
15 Aug
@1creekgirl I can see why that helps you ...kid.
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@1creekgirl (41778)
• United States
14 Aug
Thanks, Jim. Any camping trips coming up? We're looking forward to going to our daughter's next week for a couple of days.
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@porwest (92735)
• United States
16 Aug
@1creekgirl We just finished one up and we are hoping to get one more in October sometime.
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@much2say (56226)
• Los Angeles, California
29 Aug
For some reason our paths hadn't crossed in a while on myLot . . . I was wondering how you were and I just now found your post. Thank goodness the culprit was discovered in time before it led to something scary . . . I hope you're doing much better now !
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@RebeccasFarm (90529)
• Arvada, Colorado
8 Sep
Glad you found out about that potassium then.. so sorry you are feeling light headed but glad you can eat again.
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@1creekgirl (41778)
• United States
8 Sep
Thanks, Oshy. How are you and your son? It's good to hear from you again.
@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
20 Aug
I am always amazed at all the little ways that Jesus works in our lives. I am so glad they found out about the potassium. I think of you often even though it has been a long time since I was on here.
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
20 Aug
@1creekgirl I'm still damaged goods but I am moving forward just a little differently than before. I hope you are doing okay, I think about you often.
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@1creekgirl (41778)
• United States
20 Aug
It's so good to hear from you, Belle. How are you doing these days?
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@RasmaSandra (80906)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
14 Aug
I hope all will be all right with you. The Lord always watches over us, I will put you in my prayers,
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