When the doctor gave me a diagnosis yesterday, I wanted to just hug him - it was like we found the Holy Grail. Now, it is up to an endocrinologist and myself to regulate this gland through medication, change in diet, and (I am hoping) some homeopathic and spiritual techniques (I AM a minister, after all). My mother always told me, "You know your body. You know when something isn't "right." Just be adamant about it, ask questions. You have a right. It is YOUR body." While my mother and I might not always agree, I have always heeded this advice. And I thank her for it. And I thank that still small voice within that told me something was wrong... and it was... and I am grateful... and now we can work towards healing...
Since I mentioned this to the Facebook world, the outpouring of love and support has been tremendous. Friends and colleagues have offered love, prayers, Reiki, support, and advice. Some friends have similar challenges - some I knew about... some I didn't... I am grateful, blessed and joy-filled with the outpouring. I have learned a great deal from this experience - and I will continue to learn. I trust in the Divine to guide me where I need to be and that I am held, whole, and sacred.
Trust your body... trust your still, small voice within... it will guide you if you listen... you are not alone. You are never alone.