Hmmmmm….

Hmmmm….did you ever sit and try to figure out how to start a blog post? I have typed and backspacked….typed and backspaced…..over and over and over….so I guess I’ll just start by telling y’all that.
My Mother’s Day was really sweet and I pray that yours was too. I will post pictures soon of our matching outfits {promise}….it was so very, very fun!!
Today we are going to have to take a break from Memorial Box Monday. I hope that’s okay with everyone. I just couldn’t pull it off. It has been some crazy days around our home. If you have a Memorial Box Monday post ready to go, please issue me some grace and save it for next Monday. Just incase anyone was wondering….I am definitely not superwoman {so just incase you thought I was even sorta a superwoman – ummm, yeah, noooo!} This chica is tuckered.

Liberty had to go to the dentist today. She has an excess of teeth, like rows of them….sweet baby girl….and today was the beginning of fixing all that – she had 4 teeth pulled. She’s been a great sport….she said when she came out, “You know Mom, I don’t like needles….and I almost told him when he was coming at me with that big needle – ummmm – no{!} but I also didn’t want to feel it, so I was like, ‘okay, you better just give me the needle’…” She really made me laugh.

I also had to go to the doctor today. I have been having some troubles and need to get to the bottom of it. I saw a different PA that I hadn’t met yet. She was very nice. BUT you know how it is when they go over your history….and she heard I had MS….which, of course, I quickly told her the whole story of God’s healing my arm instantly on January 10th three years ago. She listened politely. I told her how my neurologist, who claims not to believe in God, said, “Linn, it has to be God who healed you because MS does not go away.”

At that point she said, “Well I don’t discount the fact that you prayed, that’s really good, BUT….

Now I have to interrupt this to say: Do you hate the word “BUT” as much as I do??? ugh. I was totally noItalict sure where she was going to go, but I knew it wasn’t going to be good, I could tell by the look on her face. And I felt myself getting anxious….cause I knew I was going to have to defend my miracle from Almighty God. I could totally tell. I had shown her my steady and perfectly still hand. I had told her that it had trembled 24/7. And here she was starting the next part of her sentence with a giant “BUT”…..

She then went on and said, “BUT Multiple Sclerosis can go into remission, so don’t be surprised if it’s back again before long. Just don’t be surprised.”

You all would have been so proud of me, cause really –

I wanted to scream.

Not even kidding.

Actually maybe telling you sweet bloggy friends about it is my way of screaming, huh?

I politely told her that my neurologist assures me that it was God too. She didn’t care. She told me about 3 times that it probably was God who put it in remission.

Really? So God instantly put it in remission so that it could come back at another time.

I didn’t say that, but I was thinkin’ it.

I was very polite, but I told her that I had had MS for 20 years prior to my healing and I was very familiar with Multiple Sclerosis, but she wasn’t about to be deterred.

And then that “saved by the bell” kind of thing happened. Unbeknownst to me, Dw was concerned about me and he had come to the doctor’s office to see what the doc had to say and what tests they would do……and at that very moment there was a knock on the exam room door.

I couldn’t have been any happier to see him. *sigh* She really is a nice lady, but I was pretty bummed that she had to get her “BUT” in there.

Thank you guys for letting me “scream”. =)
Tomorrow is Liberty’s 11th birthday. And then Wednesday Dw, Emma and Graham leave for Africa so things are pretty chaotic around here…

32 thoughts on “Hmmmmm….

  1. Linny,
    None of us is superwoman. So thankful you are willing to be real.

    AND… Our Ellie has extra teeth too. A whole set. We call her "Shark-baby" sometimes. 😀

    Rest up, lady. And be thankful you know that God is bigger than all this!

    Karen

  2. Haha, I've been thinking all day,"where is that memorial box monday post?!" lol! But you're allowed to breathe :)) lol.
    Man, that doc would've aggravated me too. Way to go, Linny, in standing up for Him!
    Happy bday, Liberty! I had five teeth pulled at once when I was like seven or so. Brings back memories hehe. Hope she's not in too much pain.
    Praying for the team!

  3. Lifting you up in prayer for whatever symptoms are bothering you…lifting Liberty up in prayer for healing from having 4 teeth pulled…and lifting your African- bound family members up in prayer!!
    Goodness, it is never dull at your house!

  4. Linny! So sorry that it was such a rough day. No one but no one can take that miracle away from you. My guess is that God is knocking at her heart right now or else she would not have felt the need for the giant "but" (not that her backside is giant or anything…)

    Praying for you and for her!!!! I just know that God is up to something!
    Shannon

  5. Linny,
    So glad that you had a wonderful Mother's Day! You have 10 beautiful reasons to be blessed! 🙂
    i had a lovely day as well. Two of my three girls were with me, and the other will be with me soon. (Oh! i pray that it is SOON!) Still waiting on TA for Adahlyn… sigh… but, i KNOW that He has it all in His mighty hands!
    So glad that God doesn't "But" us! 😉
    Pray for that lady, maybe God's gonna use your conversation to convert her!
    Praying for you during this crazy time and always!

  6. I can kind of understand what it's like to be with people who haven't got a relationship with Him yet… but you do! 🙂

    It's hard if she's in a 'position of authority' to tell you that it's not possible… well, she aint seen your Memorial Box Monday stories yet! 😀

    Praying for grace for you to not feel frustrated (I would too, it's very hard not to!) but to pray for the lady that she may have the joy of knowing Him.

    Praise Him that Dwight came in! 🙂
    Hope everying will be alright and that He'll give you all wisdom on pinpointing what needs prayer and healing for your health. I'm glad to hear that you had a nice Mother's Day 🙂

    Liberty is brave! I had four wisdom teeth taken out, plus other four! (for braces).

  7. stand firm on the foundation of Christ. scream all you want. we're here for you. and i'll be praying that you'll be screaming YIPPEE JESUS from the rooftops when you are healed of whatever is ailing you now!

    wishing you calm hearts and smooth sailing as your family prepares to go to africa. and for your heart as they go. may God bless all of your time as they are away!

  8. Ahhh…I hate hearing "buts" at the doctor's office. Nothing is more frustrating. Praying that God will provide a miracle to wipe that "but" out of her vocabulary. =) I hope that Liberty has a day full of blessings and wonderful memories tomorrow! Blessings!!

  9. I am glad to hear you aren't super woman because ya did have me worried for awhile there!

    Personally I think she needed to "but out"!
    Some people just can't share the joy and give the credit to the Almighty. Maybe someday she will have a miracle of her own to help her believe!

  10. Oh, please tell Emma to kiss a baby for me! I know that sounds funny, but I'd really appreciate knowing a little one is getting a kiss that needs it! Praying for a calm and enjoyable few days for you and praying over the Uganda trip!!! Go BIG God!

  11. well, what a witness you'll be to that PA because i have never before in my life "met" someone who radiated God's love, light, hope, truth than you. sorry that she couldn't be more supportive and understanding.

    your sweet Liberty! i love her tenacity!

    will be praying for your health issues and the general chaos of the week!

    so thankful for you, linny.

  12. Ugh. I can just imagine your frustration at all those "buts"… He reminds us that to unbelieving ears, it will sound like foolishness, but you did your thing and stood firm! Never know what seed might have been planted 🙂
    Hope God blesses you mightily during this crazy (and exciting) time!

  13. I believe you! I believe God healed you. My friend had MS for a few years that left her mostly blind. She was healed! She can see fine now and even read and drives and everything! God is amazing, but the world will always try to naturalize everything He does, so do not be discouraged when they don't believe you. You are so amazing to shine your testimony everywhere you go.

  14. hmmm, maybe one of us out here in bloggy land needed a lesson in keeping our big BUT out of conversation. I'm waiting on my chance today to say "BUT" and then just NOT say it because of your post (:
    As I was typing, I was thinking about how many times I tell God BUT and then doubt His complete provision just like that PA doubted your complete healing. OK, so maybe this post was for ME to teach me not to BUT God….hmmmmm

    Can't wait to see those Mother's Day matchy photos!

  15. Yes, I hate that word "but" also! And it aggravates me when people act like we're ignorant for believing in God's power. Praise God that He's not dependent on what other people think! And I would say He HAS put your MS into remission….PERMANENT, 100%, completely-gone FOREVER, never-ever-ever-coming-back EVER remission!

    Wish I were on my way to Africa with your team. 🙂

  16. This was a Memorial Box Monday post – kinda in disguise. You remembered God's healing, you shared God's wonderful power and mercy and grace. And, unfortunately, you were reminded with the giant "but" that the world does not see in the supernatural.

    What a reminder to us to never discount or underestimate what God has done in your lives.

    Now, what could you put in that box to remember this. . . toilet paper?

    Happy Birthday, Lib!!

  17. BUT's are awful! We got plenty of those through our 4 years of trying to conceive and 4 miscarriages! the only BUT i can think of right now that sounds good is this…

    BUT with God…ALL things are possible!

  18. I have a dear friend who had some serious neurological problem that they never really diagnosed. She was in a wheelchair, ready for feeding tubes, eventually confined to bed, and they expected her to die. She is a Christian and never lost her faith. The doctors have no answer and also believe it is a miracle that today-although she is not 100%'healthy' & has problems, is able to walk, 'play catch with her grandchildren, drive a car, etc. So not matter what the PA thinks-God knows.

  19. Well I'm glad your post went where it did. That story totally blessed and encouraged me. So many times I've been faced with big giant "buts" that make me want to scream but also make me question what God said or what He did for me. I hope that through this His truth only penetrated deeper into your heart:)

    Last time I took my needle hating daughter to the dentist she told him to just skip the needle because she would prefer the pain! Yeah, I laughed about that too. Silly girls:)

  20. I think we should all pray for your PA! Imagine the education she will get from the Ultimate Physician! All the Memorial Box Monday stories will change her mind (after God softens her heart of course!!) Sheri

  21. I am learning to smile sweetly and say, "I don't receive that I know my God." I also am learning to refuse to allow the conversation to continue in that direction because it is taking away the glory of the Lord and planting seeds of doubt. Get some rest!

  22. There's no BUTS about it – God healed you sister! And no one can deny it! I agree with the other comments – you have to wonder what battle is being raged in the heavenlies over that woman's soul right now.

  23. You showed great restraint – which we sometimes need to do. I think that you will have more chances to share with this doctor. She has no idea who she is tangling with 🙂 Happy Birthday to Liberty and know that I will be praying for the Africa trip. I'm so excited that Bill is going to meet them. Love to all of you.

  24. I'm so sorry Linny that you haven't been feeling 100%. Maybe you just need to take another cruise and have some time to relax from the last year and a half.

    Praying for you!

    Poor Liberty, tell her I'm sorry she had to go through all that.

  25. Ms. Linn,

    Sorry it was a rough day. My mom who "got" Ataxia from her dads genes used a cane for 10 yrs, one day while I was attending the Fort , she was at church in Denver and she was healed of practically Ataxia. Still had balance problems, but never needed a cane again.
    Though I know you "know" this, God heals and has healed you to the point where you are. Don't let the enemy through this woman, bring in a seed of doubt. Stay free in Christ.

  26. Continued prayers for you. And I agree, there is no buts about it. God healed you. Praying that a seed was planted and she begins to think about what you said. Hugs and love

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