“I shall forever lift my eyes to Calvary; To view the cross where Jesus died for me. How marvelous the grace that caught my falling soul; He looked beyond my fault and saw my need.”
We serve a great, big, wonderful God. In 2014, I started having issues with my right leg which caused severe swelling, excruciating pains, and darkening of the skin around the ankle. I visited my doctor who referred me to a Vein Specialist/Vascular Surgeon. On my visit to her I was diagnosed with right leg chronic venous insufficiency and recurrent thrombophlebitis. My doctor recommended surgery to remove a large vein in my right leg to alleviate my pains and suffering. I prayed about it and I had my support group who prayed along with my church on the matter. I felt a peace within my spirit so I made the appointment and the surgery was done in August 2014. Thanks be to God, He answered prayers and the surgery was successful.
In May 2023, I noticed that there were some black blotches on the same right foot but in a different area. Also, there was some swelling and the agonizing pains began. I went back to my doctor who ordered an ultrasound. I had to travel during the interim but, during the travel I had to visit the hospital twice because of the pains. At the hospital the ultrasound showed a blood clot. I came home and went straight to my vascular surgeon who informed me that a large perforator vein was leaking, so blood was not flowing to some areas of the foot and that was causing the black blotches and the pooling of blood was causing the pains in addition to inflammation. Her recommendation? Surgery to remove the vein.
Prayer was offered again on my behalf. I must mention here that my Pastor had prophesied that I had an evangelistic calling on my life. Also, in January 2023, I had received another confirmation to her prophesy and both my feet were anointed for God’s service. Surgery was scheduled for January 14, 2024.
GOD KNOWS MY NAME!
The surgery cost was J$330,000 and I knew that I would not be able to afford it but I prayed again, “God, if this surgery is to be done, please provide the funding; if not, please heal my foot so I can fulfil my calling.” I applied for grant funding from the CHASE Fund and rest my case. There were some delay in the process, my application missed scheduled meetings but I held on to my faith in God. The money was to be paid to the doctor on January 10th and up to the 8th I had not received the invoice for consideration. By the end of day on January 8, I received the invoice and submitted it. On January 10, a special meeting was held to consider my application. At the meeting, when the financials were presented, there were no funds available in the budget to approve my request. I was told that the CEO of the organization said, “This is Earlette’s request, please find the funds.”
Look at God – He knows my name!! I informed the doctor that the money would be paid but certainly not on the 10th; I asked if a commitment letter would be accepted. I was told that such a request was never granted before but I should go ahead and submit the letter for consideration. On Friday, January 12 at 10:00 a.m., I received a call from my doctor that my request was granted and I should come in on Sunday, January 14 to prepare for surgery. Won’t God do it!!
I can report today that the surgery was done as scheduled, every cent was paid, my foot is feeling and looking much better, and I am recouping fine.
God’s Word states in Psalm 46:1, “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble,” and in Philippians 4:19, “But my God shall supply all MY needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” God is faithful; He makes me smile again.