Today is the first time in over a month that I am personally writing to you since being hospitalized (I can hardly wait to share all of the amazing miracles with you) on October 31 for what was ultimately diagnosed as Spontaneous Cerebral Spinal Fluid Leakage Syndrome.
After two weeks, two delicate procedures to “seal the leaks,” and a whole lotta love, faith and prayer, I was released to continue my healing at home for what could possibly be the most important work –and time—of my life.
In fact, TONIGHT, at 7:00 PM EST, I hope you’ll join me LIVE (info below) and we’ll all laugh at my story of “Prayers answered in weird ways…” and begin a powerful conversation about taking advantage of even the hardest challenges as blessed opportunities.
Anyway, now that my eyesight has returned (woo hoo!) and I can put two thoughts together, my hope is that you gift me with a few minutes of your time to catch up, thank all of whom have prayed for me, and begin to share just a teensy bit of what has been on my mind and heart that just simply wishes to be expressed.
Given the vast amount of misinformation and malice (you might be surprised at the hate mail I’ve received), I also thought it would be helpful to personally share accurate information regarding my health, the current diagnosis, and updates on what you can expect from me in the coming months.
Because I must lie almost completely flat, am dealing with residual symptoms that can be quite debilitating, am on strict bed rest for 16 weeks, and am totally dependent on others to care for me, I am unable to work in the ways I’m accustomed to (try being on a computer while laying flat on your back!).
THIS HAS BEEN HARD but worth every moment…
Yesterday, in meditation, I heard, “Focus on what you can do and on what you do have, as opposed to focusing on what you can’t do and what you don’t have…You may not be able to lift your head, but you can still lift up the hearts and minds of others…”
So, in the spirit of that wise reminder, what I CAN DO is get on the phone, host a call/telegathering, and share a story of “untimely Divine” grace, mystery, prayers in motion, and great growth and realization that no doubt, will be a blessing to others.
Join me tonight, Thursday, December 01, 2011 at 7:00 PM EST for a tele-gathering where we will:
- explore a deeper essence of surrender, trust, and humility,
- reveal important lessons on the power of being powerless, and
- celebrate wise reminders on BEING YOUR PRAYER and Cultivating a Welcoming Place for Healing, Transformation and the Manifestation of Your Highest Good
We will also take a meditative journey together into a realm of being that can only be described as DIVINE…
Join me tonight, Thursday, December 01, 2011 at 7:00 PM EST and then on Sunday, Dec. 4 at 10:30 AM EST by signing up right here!
Ani and Brent,
So good to hear your voices again and learn the progress you are making toward complete healing. I so admire both of you for being living examples of actively applying all the suggestions I've heard you mention in class. It is one thing to teach, but with your actions you show it is a way of life and not just a bunch of fancy words! God bless you both always.
I love you both and am praying daily for you!
Ruth
Posted by: Ruth Gross | December 01, 2011 at 08:54 PM
I am so glad to hear from you. I have my own new auto-immune thing going and always considered you the one who managed to beat it. When you dropped out of site, I nearly lost hope. They tell me there is nothing the Dr's can do for me so I depend on my tapes and meditations. To hear that you are still here is a rallying point for many of us. God Bless and never give up. I will be there this evening
Posted by: Cheri Lundstrom | December 01, 2011 at 04:02 PM