"Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengten you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand." (Isaiah 41:10) As I was being wheeled into the operating room at 6:30am of Sept 18, these were the words repeating in my head. A part of my brain was telling me to panic because I will lose control of myself for hours, knowing that my neck will be spliced open. But His words kept me calm. I surrendered myself to Him. In order to be healed, we must be broken first so He can enter and heal us. Waking up 7 hours later in a completely different room, I felt no panic or distress at all. Yes, I was physically cold and disoriented. But the definite feelings I had were my GRATEFULNESS to be awake, and my DEEP AWE on how He granted me another life just like that. I felt no pain, no worries. My prayers were simple: "Lord, this is not about me anymore. This is about Your will. I have fought this for almost 5 years because you know we can endure it. You said 'Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.' (Matthew 7:7-8) I know You will be with me, and You will guide my doctors." Lo and behold, I am now discharged 72 hours after my surgery. 😇 So, yes, I have a beautiful necklace right now. 😂 I don't have any updates on what treatment(s) I need to undergo next yet, and I even have a syringe going out of my chest for now. But I am just thankful to all the prayers and words of encouragement everyone gave me! 😍😍 I CAN SPEAK; I know that'll be everyone's first question. But I'm taking a voluntary voice rest in order to keep my voice intact when I decide to start working again. 😊 So, friends, if you're planning to visit, please give me a heads up! 😉 I'm still maximizing rest even if I can walk already. Thank you again, and be reminded how blessed you are! ❤ https://www.instagram.com/p/BoA0dQuBZIfLB5Z7sqtEQ3AECxIVFq9b_-k_6M0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=6qudgsrnrin7