Julie’s Story

Site created on May 3, 2019

Hello to all.

I want to share the goodness of God with you. 

On Feb.10 when I got out bed, both my legs had sharp spasms and gave out on me. I also had difficulty walking or standing. I was eventually able to see a Neurologist, and after several tests and 2 MRI's, a cyst was shown pressing against my lower spine and 2 disc's had degenerated. To help relieve my pain and remove the cyst, I am scheduled for a TLIF and Posterior Fixation open back surgery on June 4, Tuesday. This will include screws and rods inserted and bone grafts. The recovery is at least 3 months with no lifting, but I will be starting to walk the day after surgery. 

The Lord, our Father God is so faithful and His Word is so real to me. I have never had surgery before and this surgery brings many anxious thoughts. The more I draw nearer to the Lord, The more I am trusting Him to work this "All for His good" Romans 8:28.

My toughest time may be after the surgery(following the Dr.'s orders to the tee) and being patient with the healing process. I ask my family in the Lord to pray for peace for me and total trust in the Lord God and His faithfulness. 

Thank you for reading my new chapter in my life, and may the Lord God be honored and glorified through this challenge.

The Lord surround you with His love,
Julie Couch

Newest Update

September 24, 2019

Journal entry by Julie Couch —

Hello Dear Family and Friends,

Two weeks ago today , I had my 3 month Post op appt.  My surgeon was so pleased with my health, my ability to walk 1-1/2 miles two to 3 times a weeks, and my lack of pain in my back!  Praise the Lord! He said that he wanted to see me in 6 months! Whooppee!  Look what the Lord has done!
Also, my blood tests did not show any abnormalities according to my Hematologist.  The deduction is that my found blood clot pressing against my spine may have been caused by my bicycle fall around 1-2 years ago.  That is when I started having some pains in my legs as time went on.

I am so grateful to the Lord that I can walk without pain in my legs and back.  The past 3 and 1.2
months have been an awesome time to "Be still and know that God is God." He has been teaching me so much and growing me so much.

Thank you for all your prayers, meals, and encouragement.  I am so thankful for all your help along this journey of healing.

This is probably my last entry.   Good bye and the Lord Bless you abundantly,

Love,
Julie
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