Many times when I begin to write an article, I feel anxious and ill equipped for the task. I have learned the importance of going before the Lord and asking Him first, if this is what He wants me to write on, and secondly I ask Him to help me to write the words.
Today I want to open up my life to readers for a good reason. I am attempting to show my brothers and sisters in Christ, that when you are truly called by Him to do something, and you don’t feel qualified or gifted in this – do not fret, because He will give you everything you need for the task at hand.
A simple check up at the doctor’s became an ordeal
In 1974 I went to the doctor for an annual check up. The doctor asked if I had an ear ache which I did not. He put me on antibiotics anyway and scheduled me to return in a week. I returned and the doctor still insisted that my ear looked infected. He sent me to an Ear Nose & Throat doctor (ENT).
After looking in my ear, the ENT agreed that something was not right. He placed me on stronger antibiotics and asked me to return in a week. I came back to this doctor and he said that he thought I had a mastoid or some kind of infection, and that he was very concerned.
The exploratory surgery
Back in 1974, they did not have MRI’s or CT-Scans. This doctor told me that he had to do “exploratory” surgery inside my ear. The surgery was done and in the recovery room the doctor seemed rather shaken. He told me that I was born without a temporal bone and that he placed something in my ear to act as a bone. That’s all he told me.
This doctor kept sending me for x-rays of the left side of my neck, but did not tell me why.
1983- Pain in the left ear incapacitated me
Years later, I had excruciating pain in my left ear. It was actually so bad that it was incapacitating. An ENT told me that I had a tumor in my left eardrum which had to be operated on. I told him the story of my exploratory surgery in 1974. This doctor wanted to see the operative report. But he also wanted me to have an arteriogram. During that procedure, he saw that what appeared to be a tumor, was actually my carotid artery in the wrong place. He told me that he might have killed me if he had proceeded with the surgery.
The operative report from 1974
I called the first doctor’s office to ask for the operative report and the receptionist came back and said that they didn’t have those records anymore. My new doctor told me to tell them that my attorney would be the next one to call. All of a sudden they had the report!
In this report of what transpired in the operating room, the doctor wrote that he saw a large vessel which he thought might be the jugular bulb but that it was in the wrong place. He said that it was attached to a bone, so he dissected it from the bone and it bled profusely. He then said that he applied pressure to stop the bleeding, and then covered the wound with gel foam and then teflon sheeting. This doctor had never mentioned any of this to me after that surgery.
When the doctor read the operative report, these are the words he said to me: “You are a walking miracle because that doctor punctured your carotid artery. You should have had a stroke or died.”
Fast forward to 1990’s – early 2000’s
I had stayed home with my children when they were young. In the 1990’s I got my first job since before the children were born. I felt a bit overwhelmed at the job. I wasn’t sure that I would be able to continue that job. I gave them notice.
I went through quite a few jobs and began to feel so bad about myself. I felt stupid and it was embarrassing to me. I noticed as time went on that learning new things at jobs was becoming harder and harder for me. I kept feeling that there might be something wrong with me, but then I just thought that I was not smart.
In 2006 I got a job with a computer company. I wore many hats at this company and for the first time I felt good and comfortable. The boss seemed appreciative of me and told me that I had a job there as long as I wanted it. But then I was doing so many different things including marketing and the books, I once again started to feel overwhelmed.
My boss became frustrated with me. I wasn’t retaining what I was learning. It had gotten really bad. Then this boss let me go. I was devastated. I went into a deep depression.
The MRI
My husband and I decided that it was time to look for a possible physiological reason for my problems. My neurologist ordered an MRI. The results showed an area of my brain where the cells had died. This area was exactly where the affected artery sent blood into my brain. I had another arteriogram and it showed that the artery had a kink (they called it a hairpin turn) in it. This kink was restricting the blood flow to my brain. It was getting through but not as fast as the doctor thought that it should.
After that, I had a team of doctors monitoring the artery. They felt that the first doctor who had done the exploratory had caused the “kink” when he attempted to patch up the vessel. It was at this time that I started have small seizures. The doctors also felt that the seizures were from this damaged artery.
If I had never gone for that checkup, I may have never known about the aberrant carotid artery. It was a birth defect and would have remained silent.
No more jobs
I realized that my learning disabilities had started after the exploratory surgery, and seemed to worsen as years went by. I went on disability and could no longer work.
God had other ideas
I had met a Facebook friend who was also a writer for Rapture Ready. She is an amazing writer and a very good friend. I had written a story about being born again in 1983 and one day I showed this to my friend. She urged me to send it into RR. I said no – they wouldn’t want my writing. She persisted for weeks, so I finally sent it in. To my amazement, they published the article!
Ever since that time, I have been writing. It was so confusing to me; why would I be able to write about the Lord and His Word, when I couldn’t even hold down a job? I was writing 2-3 articles a week and sometimes 2-3 a day. It was puzzling to me. But then I began to look at it differently. I had gained a lot of skills on the computer at my jobs. It was as if everything else had just led up to me being a writer for the Lord! It had to be – what else could it be?
God really does equip the believer when He calls them
Before I write a piece, I go to the Lord and He gives me everything I need. I can’t imagine not writing for Him! Sometimes in the middle of the night, I get an idea in my head. Then in the morning I remember it, and it becomes an article!
Brethren, always look to Him for everything in your life. Remember that if He calls you to do something for Him, He will certainly provide everything you need to accomplish that which He has called you to do.
MARANATHA!
Great article how do I know when God wants me to do something and equips me for it I like Bible Prophecy and reading the Word although I don’t read it everyday and I know I should read it everyday I just wanted to say that even when I’m not faithfully He is faithful. I know the Word.
It’s a wonderful witness and you write good. Myself I’m dyslexic. 🙁 🙂 Bless you for your obedience because people like myself, needs to see/read such writing that re-focus us when we become a bit ignorant of God’s mercies and kindnesses. I’m going through many storms the last sewentien years but Yeshua is right there at the helm of my ship, as long as I keep his promises deeply secured in my heart (Jn 6:37-40). Shalom my dear sister. Maranatha!!
Shalom!
Thank you Geri for this review of the medical condition that has tormented your wellbeing for many years. Goes to show you how truly amazing God has knitted us together. Thankfully it was not your time when the original exploratory operation blunder might have ended you life. Glad to have you putting these pieces together day after day. God Bless you and trust that He will continue to inspire you. As a gifted Barnabas, it is my God given task to encourage you.
Wilhelmus Heggers
“The Lord bless thee, and keep thee:
The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee:
The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace” (Numbers 6:24-26)
What an amazing life!! You Are a Child of GOD, who has listened to HIM! A wonderful example you provide every, single, day (!!💜) with how you earnestly defend truth and TRUTH, and Righteously expose Deceit of the devil and the dark side. You are the only one I know of (and I do much reading and research) who constantly Advocates for TRUTH and who Advocates for YESHUA! Keep on Listening for And to, GOD ALMIGHTY!!
Blessings!
Shalom b’Yeshua
Geri, I always look for your “header” picture, the one of JESUS Coming in/with, the clouds. Is there somewhere I can go and download it? It just uplift me, even on a bad day. Smiles!
It is a background which (believe it or not) came with Word Press. I will look and see if I can find it for you.
write to me at grandmageri422@gmail.com. I think I can send you this picture.
Thank you Geri this is a wonderful testimony to The Lords enabling power within you. When we are weak Then He is strong in us and we learn what it is to depend on Him alone. I too have experienced His enabling and I have undertaken work that I had no aptitude for but following leads and guidance daily have completed the work within time and to a high standard! I too have been rendered weak and have a disability that affects mobility and ability to stand. I know what it is to depend on The Lord and He never fails!
Maranatha!
Chrissy
Amen……He NEVER fails! Shalom
God Bless you My Sister in Christ! I had my “experiance” in 1981 and believe my “‘Gift” must be “Faith” because I to get just plumb wired and fired when faced with JW’s or Mormons when they come around. Sadly I have given up looking for fellowship in a Church and now just wait for the “cultists” to show up and as long as they contiue listening, I keep explaining where they have it wrong. The only relults (that I have seen) so far is finally a hasty “Gotta go” and their gone.
Anyway! I would sure like to hear your 1983 story! My “experiance” is posted on faithwriters.com if your inerested. May the Lord continue to richly Bless you and yours!
On Mar 5, 2017 1:35 PM, “Absolute Truth from the Word of God” wrote:
Geri Ungurean posted: ” Many times when I begin to write an article, I feel anxious and ill equipped for the task. I have learned the importance of going before the Lord and asking Him first, if this is what He wants me to write on, and secondly I ask Him to help me to writ”
I will repost my testimony very soon. What a wonderful ministry the Lord has given to you!! Amazing!
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