Our daughter’s former husband and his family, who claim to be Christians, spread false information about us. They went as far as hiding our grandchildren, leaving us in the dark about their well-being. After two and a half years, we finally presented our case to a judge who quickly saw through the deception and reunited our daughter, Maurie, with her children. With that hurdle behind us, we began the process of rebuilding our lives after the turmoil we had endured. Kurt was offered a higher-paying job in another state, so my son Christian and I decided to move to Colorado with him. Maurie and the grandchildren joined us a couple of months later. We were fortunate to find a suitable house for the whole family and settled in. However, our lives had changed, and Kurt and I were no longer as close as before. The pain from our recent losses had taken its toll. Unsure of how to proceed, I distanced myself, hoping that time would mend our marriage.
During this period, I became aware that my mental health was deteriorating, causing me to worry about Alzheimer’s or Dementia. I made an effort to discuss my concerns with God, but unfortunately, I couldn’t perceive any responses. I sought solace in confiding with my family and doctor, yet none of them were able to offer any clarity. My doctor simply attributed it to the natural aging process and something called “fibro fog.” As time went on, I started experiencing difficulties remembering recent conversations and felt overwhelmed by agitation and numbness. My memory issues became so pronounced that everyone in the household realized the full extent of the problem.
Eventually, I stumbled upon a lawsuit regarding the medication I was using to treat my fibromyalgia, which happened to be an SNRI. Intrigued, I delved into researching the medication and discovered that many others had encountered similar issues. Despite my doctor’s advice, I decided to discontinue the SNRI. Gradually, my mind and emotions began to heal, allowing me to once again sense the presence of the Lord and gain a deeper understanding. It didn’t take long for my relationship with Kurt to mend and grow stronger; the adversary’s plans were foiled in the midst of the Lord’s presence. We had wasted over a decade due to being caught off guard. The battle we face is undeniably real, so we must fight as if our lives depend on it—because they truly do.
