As I got caught up in my reading of the Ensign Magazine
of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (available to read online
for free at lds.org) I enjoyed each and every one of them. Then on Saturday I
was reading the one for June 2018 when I looked in the back at the last
article. There was, "The Lord's Help Through Two Brain Surgeries" by
Bryn Booker. It has been almost ten years since my two brain surgeries and this
article means so much to me. While the reasons for our surgeries varied a
little, there was so much more we could share with each other. After my
surgeries I longed for someone or group where I could get understanding and
support. I contacted Bryn and we spent time yesterday making that connection. I
am so grateful that she wrote her article. While I have written about my
experience of this very unique type of surgery, I have not felt ready to share
it publicly. Even though Bryn and I are separated by thirty years in age, we
now know someone who will truly understand what we are talking about. I have
had many surgeries and I agree with Bryn that these were very painful and
emotionally challenging surgeries. My husband, six children and six
grandchildren are my motivation in moving forward. I know my life is in God's
hands and he will lead me along. I know
Bryn will have the same support both from her family and from God. Our blessings
surely outweigh the challenges that we face. Facebook.com/ensign.magazine
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