06/18/2026
When Mine Forgot
Back in the 1980s and early 1990s, I was on a rollercoaster ride through the healthcare world. On the desperate side, I sought the answers to “why all this agony?” Every meal was an odyssey of pain. I felt like I was starving but afraid of every bite I took that the pain would be worse. And it was. I went from 170 to 114 lbs! I called my sister in California. In that moment, she prayed for answers and something happened inside me. No, I didn’t experience some instantaneous healing. It came with time and commitment. Something deeper happened. The fear and desperation became softer. I saw courage rise up to begin my journey toward wholeness.
My sister found a doctor who helped mystery patients like myself. That was amazing since it was 1981 and hospital visits didn’t have a clue. They said something was definitely wrong but didn’t know what to do with me.
When Mine Forgot Back in the 1980s and early 1990s, I was on a rollercoaster ride through the healthcare world. On the desperate side, I sought the answers t