A Tale of MRI Results, Football, and Becoming

My son and his first coach

A Divine Conversation in the Waiting Room

I had my neurologist appointment at 10:30 a.m. While waiting, we met a Guyanese couple who struck up a conversation with Babes. He asked where Babes was from, and Babes replied, “The Caribbean.” The man laughed and said he often gets that response when he asks Guyanese people where they’re from; they simply say “Georgetown.” He wanted the island, and yes—Babes finally clarified: Dominica, the Nature Isle of the Caribbean.

He was quite funny. Every time he referred to Babes, he said, “Yeah, he is from the Caribbean.”

We felt prompted to engage them more and share God’s love, but before we could, he shared something that shifted the atmosphere of the entire day.

He is 71 years old, and in the middle of the conversation, his wife gently corrected his dates and facts—he said:

“God’s gift to you is who you are. Your gift to God is who you become.”

That sentence stayed with me.

You didn’t choose your DNA, your birthplace, your abilities, or the unique way your mind works. Those were given to you by God. Your personality, passions, and spiritual potential are part of His gift to you. Simply being you is already evidence of His grace.

God’s gift to you is your existence, design, and divine potential. Before you achieved anything, before you proved anything, before you were formed in your mother’s womb, God decided you were worth creating.

But the second part of the quote shifts responsibility back to you: Who you become with what He gave you.

God gives identity; we give obedience.
God gives potential; we give transformation.
God gives calling; we give character, discipline, and maturity.

Becoming is a daily journey; choosing faith over fear, growth over comfort, purpose over distraction. Heaven celebrates not only your creation, but your consecration.

So the question is not, “What did God give me?”
The question is: Who am I becoming with what He gave me?

MRI Results: Gratitude and Healing

Dr. Chang was very pleased with my recovery. The MRI ruled out Mild Cognitive Impairment—thank God! That was such a relief and a powerful reminder of His faithfulness.

The scan did reveal sinusitis, something I battled for years. Interestingly, I barely have symptoms now. I truly believe this is a testimony of God’s healing power, combined with intentional lifestyle changes—especially dietary shifts. I’ve been off dairy for over 20 years, and that has made a huge difference.

My folate levels are low, but everything else in my blood work came back good. I picked up folate supplements, grateful for progress and clarity.

Bro picked us up afterward, and we ran a few errands—stopping at Walgreens, where I picked up Father’s Day cards for Babes and my brother. It was a simple day, but one filled with gratitude and quiet joy.

Facial Therapy and the Deeper Work of Becoming

My facial therapy session with Leah Segelov was at 4:30 p.m., and honestly—she was wow, wow, wow. She was amazed by my facial symmetry. I reminded her that it was prayer and God’s grace, and she wholeheartedly agreed.

Most areas scored 4/5 and 5/5 for movement and expression—excellent progress. I’m deeply grateful to God. I did experience pain in my jaw and cheek, so Leah introduced a new jaw massage technique. Some areas were surprisingly tender. I didn’t realize there was lingering pain until deeper work was done.

It made me reflect: Sometimes we think we’re healed, until we’re stretched.

Leah’s goal isn’t just movement—it’s eliminating pain and tenderness entirely. Full recovery is not just functioning again; it’s being free of hidden discomfort.

And that’s what becoming feels like: allowing God to reveal and heal places you didn’t even realize were still tender.

You can be smiling, serving, and showing up and still carrying quiet pain beneath the surface. Becoming requires awareness. Triggers, body reactions, emotional responses, and old memories are invitations to go deeper with God.

Practically, Becoming Looks Like:

Taking time to reflect instead of rushing past discomfort. Seeking help: therapy, coaching, prayer, or counsel without shame. Practicing gentleness instead of harsh self-judgment. Inviting God into hidden places you usually avoid. Practicing daily disciplines: rest, journaling, prayer, boundaries, and healthy habits.

Full recovery—spiritually and physically—is not just about movement.
It’s about freedom.

Becoming is courageous. It’s letting God touch what still hurts. And that’s where the deepest transformation happens.

Becoming in the Everyday: Football and Small Wins

Later, we went to one of my son’s football games. We arrived early, so I used the time to exercise. My son and hubby teased me for being “too fragile” when I couldn’t jump high enough to catch the bar—but we laughed.

Still, I was proud. I completed a full brisk walk around the track and finished with a quarter lap of jogging. That felt really good.

Becoming isn’t always dramatic milestones. Sometimes it’s quiet consistency. Some days you leap high. On other days, you walk faithfully and jog just a little further than before. Both matter.

It got dark quickly, and the opposing team scored two goals. Babes, an avid football fan and my son's first coach, raised concerns about poor lighting. The team's coach agreed. Eventually, the game was called off.

And just like that, another reminder: discernment matters, safety matters, light matters—physically and spiritually.

A Day of Becoming

It was a beautiful day—filled with conversations, healing, laughter, reflection, and progress.

A day of MRI results.
A day of football.
A day of becoming.

And I am grateful.

Your Turn 💬

Becoming isn’t a one-time moment; it’s a daily decision to step into who you are called to be, even when it feels uncomfortable, uncertain, or inconvenient. Courage in becoming is choosing growth over comfort, obedience over fear, and purpose over hesitation.

Who around you needs you to step into your becoming, through encouragement, prayer, or simply being present? What small step can you take today that reflects the person you are becoming, not the person you used to be? Where have you been holding back, and what would it look like to fully lean into the growth God is inviting you into?

Take the step into becoming. Your willingness to show up, to love boldly, and to walk in purpose has the power to transform not only your life but the lives of others.

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