A Miracle For Jodi Brown: Independence Day

Sunday, July 5, 2009

Independence Day

After a talk with my dad the other day, I've given a lot of thought to the word independence and the new meaning it suddenly has for me. How grateful I am for the indepedence of our country. I live by an Air Force base and I feel blessed and very patriotic every time I see (or hear) the F-16, F-22 or A-10 jets go by. I am grateful for the many blessings of living in this free country.

Now independence is also something I strive for personally...looking forward to that time when my body will be like my country, free and able to do what I want to do. :) I am getting better everyday, so I continue to hope and pray that my independence day will be soon.

I was blessed to feel well enough to go to church for a short time today. What a blessing to see so many beloved faces! I was totally worn out, but it was worth it. Afterall, I still feel like it is all of YOU, including my many friends at church who helped me get through these last few months. Thanks again.

So, Happy Independence Day (weekend) to everyone...let's all be grateful for our blessings and ALL the freedoms we enjoy, both big and small.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...: Well said girlfriend!!!! May your "Independance Day" come very soon!!! And with Independance Day also comes Hero's!!! And YOU are MY Hero!!! Looking forward to our visit on Tuesday!!! God Bless!!! Cindy Taylor; July 5, 2009 at 9:04 PM
britt said...: WIsh I could have been there today to see you. What a big step and I sure it was great to see all those that you love and hold so dear! Way to go and great words of appreciation, and a great reminder of all the freedoms we truly do enjoy!; July 5, 2009 at 10:04 PM
Anonymous said...: You brighten our world. Love always, Wendy and Lisa; July 5, 2009 at 10:34 PM
wjmom said...: Amen!; July 6, 2009 at 12:58 PM

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Jodi's Story

Jodi Orgill Brown and Tolan Brown married in 1996 and together have 4 beautiful children, Trenden, Lindi, Casen and Daven, who make every day worth living.

Jodi was diagnosed with a brain tumor in April of 2009 after months of suffering from debilitating symptoms. Though 9 doctors declared her tumor was inoperable because of it's location on the brainstem, hope was not lost. One team of specialists at the University of Utah Hospital agreed to operate and remove the tumor. The first surgery was successful in removing as much of the tumor as was possible. However, complications from the surgery caused a debilitating and life-threatening spinal fluid leak, which resulted in 2 more brain surgeries and a 5-week hospitalization and fight for life.

Jodi is now "in recovery" from a dificult round 1, and has many complications and side effects, including partial facial paralysis, loss of hearing in her right ear, complications with her eye, depth perception, sight and headaches, but still has lots of love, help, hope, miracles and angels around her everyday!