In April 2007, I had to undergo major surgery to have a mass, a large cyst and my left ovary removed. Whilst I was in the Intensive Care Unit, I was told that there was no way I would ever be able to be a mum in the future. In January and February this year (2008), I had more major surgery.

This time it was to remove a large cyst which had grown all round my organs, especially on the right hand side. This meant that my other ovary had to go. I lost five pints of blood during surgery. I also developed a blockage in the bowel. Eventually, the doctors had to perform yet another procedure as they tried to save my life.

After being critically ill in hospital for two and a half months, God finally brought me out of the ordeal. As I walked through what I now call the journey of hope, I never ever felt alone. God never left me. I felt His presence, love and peace through it all. Even when the pain was bad I still smelt the sweet aroma of His presence.

 

A few months ago, I went back to see my surgeon. She couldn’t believe what she saw. According to my medical files and considering the many surgical procedures I had been through, she had expected to find me looking frail and wheelchair-bound. The fact that I looked fit and healthy wasn’t the only surprise my surgeons were going to get, though. When they opened me up in theatre as a routine check up, my surgeon said, “Your left ovary is there and is okay.” I nearly fell off my seat! A year ago, I was told that my left ovary had been removed!

God is faithful. He has kept me and given me a new working left ovary. He is a wonderful and powerful God. What ever you are going through, never give up hope. Nothing is too hard for our God. Take every challenge as a journey of hope which is meant to bring you closer to God. God bless you.

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Debbie Dawkins

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