An Update on...Me!

 I don't usually say much about myself because I prefer to focus on the kids and all the amazing ways they bless and inspire me and those around them. But sometimes life demands that you take a moment to share about yourself.

Last March as most people know I started having some GI issues that culminated in my gallbladder being removed in July. For a few weeks following surgery, I thought life was going to go back to normal. Unfortunately, some new GI symptoms cropped up that have been pretty hard to manage. I have only been able to eat small amounts of foods each day and have lost close to 40 pounds at this point. Over the last several weeks things continue to deteriorate, and I started having pretty significant pain on my right side. A few days ago, it became clear I could not keep going as I was so with some "urging" from family and a close friend I went to the ER on Thursday. I was admitted and have spent the past several days getting some testing and a procedure to try and figure out exactly what is going on and how to move forward. I came home today with some new medications and some new questions. The plan is to give the new meds and procedure a few weeks to see if they help and continue to have some more testing outpatient. 

I am praying and believing this is just a bump in the road and I am going to be back to eating and enjoying my amazing life soon. I appreciate anyone that would join me in praying for answers and healing.

Ali