In August of 2011, Jessica* reached a point in her life in which she knew she needed to begin exercising to help control her weight and to get healthy. A friend recommended she try running. It was hard at first,
I love this! Your testimony is amazing and God-glorifying.
Wow! I didn’t know this about you Melony. I admire your perseverance!
I didn’t know this about you either, Melony. My mom had a stroke in 2007, at the age of 75. I was with her when it happened. I knew nothing about strokes. I was her caregiver and learned a tremendous amount them. I would have loved a better support system from people who had experienced one. I plan to check out the Facebook page you posted. Perhaps I could be of help to someone else.
Your blog is wonderful! Best wishes with it and I will be sure to subscribe.
I love hearing your amazing story again, Melony! You are definitely on a special assignment from the Lord to encourage the Body. Thank you for your faithfulness!
Love your new site!
Congrats on your website Melony! It looks great and I loved reading your uplifting story. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Amazing, I had no idea….but am now anxious to continue to follow your blog and read all about other overcomers.
Other character traits I might use to describe an overcomer would be determined, stubborn and persistent.
Congratulations on your website, Melony. You are so talented and I am so proud of you! I remember when you had your stroke and how worried we all were. Some times I forget you even had it, or the TIA you had later. That is proof how well you have over come your obstacles. I also loved seeing your precious birthday picture. You were such a cutie!!! Keep up the good work. Love, Aunt Gail
Melony,
So glad you are continuing the courageous path your parents helped you find so many years ago! I can see now and I can remember when we were kids how they impacted your life – you were/are one of the most caring girls/lady I have crossed paths with. You are an amazing overcomer to say the least. Keep the stories coming…one day at a time, one step at a time and one story at a time!
Wow! The things that we don’t know about the people we encounter on a day to day basis! Until Friday, I didn’t even know that you had a”nother”life. My only perception of you was that of a new face in the corridors of ECS. Congratulations on your new endeavor and thank you for sharing your inspirational story. May the Lord continue to “renew a right, persevering and steadfast spirit within you”. Carol B.
Another cool thing we have in common. Together we would be a great fully functional motor competent mess!! You with your left side damage, me with my right side damage. The only other person who understands this journey is you (Shane does after living and watching me over the past 25 years). Part of the reason why Cross Fit is so huge for me-that motor, coordination, balance, neurological thing. And ditto-they told my parents I would die, not wake up, be mentally retarded, never talk, never walk, etc. And I kept doing the things they didn’t think I would. And now I too have a Masters degree. SOUL SISTA!! LOVE YOU.
What a great story! Didn’t see that diagnosis coming. Great narrative writing. I Iove the pink Nikes. You are so talented.
I have always wondered when the “last day” will be that I will ever run. It’s ironic that the things that can build us, can break us.
When life deals me an unexpected struggle, my first reaction is to pray, pray, and pray some more. Then I try to do my part to overcome the situation and rely on God to do the rest. Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
Good advice, Kay!
Enjoyed the story.
As an RN, I’m very familiar with compartment syndrome. What a blessing that she’s done so well! I’m praising God with Jessica and all God has in store for her!
Vonda,
I knew you and my other nurse friends would have heard of Jessica’s unusual diagnosis. I honestly can’t wait to hear how her half-marathon goes. Just running it is smacking adversity in the face! 🙂
What a great story of faith and perseverance! Such a timely story as we approach Easter weekend! Three days of waiting and wondering. The mystery of the inner workings. The removal of the bandage and subsequent revelation. Ultimate victory! ‘Oh death, where is your sting?’
Carol,
I didn’t consider the “three day” connection. Great insight on your part. Saw Jessica a few days ago and her attitude is as sunny as ever!