Blog updates, health and awareness of our limits

It's been ages since I've written on this delightful blog. It has been almost a month since my last post and even then it spoke mostly on how I was doing health wise and restaurant suggestions for the summer. Although having Severe Asthma is often life limiting, when I am well, I love nothing more than getting creative in the kitchen. It's peaceful, calming and something that allows my creativity to flow out.

A lot has happened in the last 6-8 weeks and as challenging as it has been, I am so grateful for our amazing God who has been here with every asthma attack, every time I've been taken ill and more. His love for me is endless and I'm humbled to call him my father. I honestly could say that without Him and Duncan in my life, I probably would have spiralled down in terms of my mental health.

Since the beginning of June, I have been bordering on average 1-2 Asthma Attacks a week. We do have a better long term action plan which is being hopefully conducted as we speak. I am no longer under St Barts, instead being referred to the Royal Brompton for more specialist care. My prayer is that we can get some answers as to what is making me so poorly but equally praying that whatever God has planned for me that we would willingly accept it and trust that he has got me in his arms and won't let go.

I can honestly say it has been overwhelming, exhausting, challenging both physically and mentally for both of us and more. But I reminded of a bridge in a song by CityAlight.

'Death was once my great opponent

Fear once had a hold on me

But the Son who died to save us

Rose that we would be free indeed!'

Although there is the fear of the unknown at times and not being able to plan things ahead of time, I trust that God has his hand on our life and on me and that he will keep me safe in his arms full of love for me. I will not fear the future, I will trust that My God will not leave or forsake me. He is there whenever I need him.

I am so grateful for all the HCA's, Nurses, Doctors, Asthma Nurses and Consultants who have gone above and beyond to ensure I have all the care I need whilst in hospital. I am beyond grateful more than words for the LAS (London Ambulance Service) who have jumped on the case quickly to treat me and get me to hospital quickly.

Although there are a few teething problems within the NHS, I will be forever grateful for God's provision of their services.

So over the next few months I will be taking it easy but still blogging occasionally with lots of different ideas and recipes in particular ones that are simple to do especially when you don't feel well.

And on my well days when we explore different restaurants or cuisines, you will be the first to know.

For now, I'll sign off so I can get some rest. I'm being discharged from hospital this afternoon/evening. Even though I can't plan things too far ahead, I look forward to the time when I hopefully can plan things ahead. For now the glorious sunrises and sunsets that God is providing almost every day keeps me going. That and snuggling with Duncan on the sofa watching random quiz shows etc.

Love,

Lily ❤️