A few weeks ago, I was diagnosed with SCC skin cancer. So we have travelled to Europe for surgery, but unfortunately things didn't quite go to plan.
Surgery itself went well. It was just a minor procedure on my chest. However, after surgery, I was one of the unlucky minority who developed an infection, and within under 24 hours, I was fighting sepsis, with a very high fever and my body just felt as though it was shutting down. The sepsis then became bacterial pneumonia, which I passed to my children and Fritzi.
The two youngest had to go to the hospital sadly, but for all, they are all weak, antibiotics have worked, and the children and Fritzi are quickly recovering.
I'm on I.v antibiotics and will be for a little while yet, but I welcome them, as I was so ill early on I literally had the most beautiful vision of standing with Yeshua on a hill. I could see every rock on the ground, feel the wind on my face even. It was so beautifully vivid. Then, with the most gentle and appreciative of smiles, it felt I was led me up a white staircase that appeared on the hill.
Waiting at the top were all the children we've delivered safely back into the arms of Christ. The rescue dogs, too... and of course, family and friends that I miss in this life, and in part very much look forward to being with in that place when my time comes.
I returned to my body and pain with a bump, but the comfort was with me, for the week that lay ahead. Although I did constantly ponder why I'd seen it, I must admit. I questioned Gods wisdom on that with great frustration, as I'm surrendered to his will, whatever is required. However, I'd rather, as with all parents, see my children grow up and be there to steward them as they do.
Right now, I'm recovering well, but extremely weak. My body has taken a big hit naturally.
The reason I developed sepsis is most likely tied to my 8 year struggle with tick borne illnesses. I tested positive here for Babesiosis, Lyme, and Bartonella not long ago. So they're all present in my life still, and challenging and suppressing my immune system with it... cont in comments...
There's unfortunately a lot of ignorance around these infections, but this comes from the immense pressure on Dr's to have answers. Medicine is a huge field, and Dr's can't have answers for it all, but there are specialists out there. If you're ever bitten by a tick, find one. They'll save you a lot of suffering and possibly even your life.
So, by God's grace and a wonderful medical team, I seem to be recovering.
I must say, though, this entire week challenged my faith more than any other I recall. Yet there were glimmers and slithers of his light breaking through the dark. Friends I'd not spoken to in over a year, who knew nothing of my being ill reached out having dreamed I was sick and they were laying hands on me. That's the God I serve, always like any loving parent would, ensuring my family and I are aware we're not alone in our suffering and battles in this troubled yet beautiful world of ours.
"I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world, you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”
In love and gratitude, everyone, thank you, God 🙏🏼🤍✝️
John St Julien Baba Wanyama
A few weeks ago, I was diagnosed with SCC skin cancer. So we have travelled to Europe for surgery, but unfortunately things didn't quite go to plan.
Surgery itself went well. It was just a minor procedure on my chest. However, after surgery, I was one of the unlucky minority who developed an infection, and within under 24 hours, I was fighting sepsis, with a very high fever and my body just felt as though it was shutting down. The sepsis then became bacterial pneumonia, which I passed to my children and Fritzi.
The two youngest had to go to the hospital sadly, but for all, they are all weak, antibiotics have worked, and the children and Fritzi are quickly recovering.
I'm on I.v antibiotics and will be for a little while yet, but I welcome them, as I was so ill early on I literally had the most beautiful vision of standing with Yeshua on a hill. I could see every rock on the ground, feel the wind on my face even. It was so beautifully vivid. Then, with the most gentle and appreciative of smiles, it felt I was led me up a white staircase that appeared on the hill.
Waiting at the top were all the children we've delivered safely back into the arms of Christ. The rescue dogs, too... and of course, family and friends that I miss in this life, and in part very much look forward to being with in that place when my time comes.
I returned to my body and pain with a bump, but the comfort was with me, for the week that lay ahead. Although I did constantly ponder why I'd seen it, I must admit. I questioned Gods wisdom on that with great frustration, as I'm surrendered to his will, whatever is required. However, I'd rather, as with all parents, see my children grow up and be there to steward them as they do.
Right now, I'm recovering well, but extremely weak. My body has taken a big hit naturally.
The reason I developed sepsis is most likely tied to my 8 year struggle with tick borne illnesses. I tested positive here for Babesiosis, Lyme, and Bartonella not long ago. So they're all present in my life still, and challenging and suppressing my immune system with it... cont in comments...
There's unfortunately a lot of ignorance around these infections, but this comes from the immense pressure on Dr's to have answers. Medicine is a huge field, and Dr's can't have answers for it all, but there are specialists out there. If you're ever bitten by a tick, find one. They'll save you a lot of suffering and possibly even your life.
So, by God's grace and a wonderful medical team, I seem to be recovering.
I must say, though, this entire week challenged my faith more than any other I recall. Yet there were glimmers and slithers of his light breaking through the dark. Friends I'd not spoken to in over a year, who knew nothing of my being ill reached out having dreamed I was sick and they were laying hands on me. That's the God I serve, always like any loving parent would, ensuring my family and I are aware we're not alone in our suffering and battles in this troubled yet beautiful world of ours.
"I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world, you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”
In love and gratitude, everyone, thank you, God 🙏🏼🤍✝️
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