My Season My Story

by Rachael LaMagna

For those of you who may not know I’d like to share the testimony and story God has given to me.

On Saturday, Oct 31st I experienced excruciating pain in my stomach area. After 2 days of pain I went to the Doctor. They rushed me to the ER where they performed an emergency appendectomy. Not ever needing surgery I was so scared and confused but in the midst of the craziness I felt the beginning of my peace through God. Thinking the worst was behind me I went a week later to my surgeon for a routine check-up.  Unexpectedly he told us that they found pre-cancerous cells in my appendix. As you can imagine anything with the word ‘cancer' in it instills fear. He wanted to have a colonoscopy done to confirm there was no cancer in the colon. We scheduled a colonoscopy 6 weeks later.

The appendix could have ruptured spreading pre-cancerous cells all throughout my body, making them impossible to contain. But 4 days prior to my operation my general practitioner prescribed a steroid which she said “wasn’t necessary but could help with my ear infection” I took the drug and later found out from the surgeon that the steroid fought the infection of my appendix and prevented it from rupturing. Another Doctor said "now thats impressive" I agreed as I said "My God does miraculous things and truly goes before me."

Multiple Doctors have said that cancer in the appendix is one of the hardest to detect and find before its too late. They diagnosed 2-3 years before the cells moved into cancer. They have all said that its rare and uncommon to find these cells before they have moved into my body.  I’m in awe of God’s incredible protection on my life in the present and in the future. From the beginning I've known that my God has gone before me. He has literally rescued and saved my life. He says, "I will go before you and will level the mountains." Isaiah 45:2.  He gave me peace and encouragement each step of the way through His word.  "Do not be afraid for I am with you..." Isaiah 41:10.  

The Lord said to me on the very first night of the appendix report. "Before it was birthed, I killed it. Before it moved I removed it."  He knew it was there and He took care of it...

He also said to me regarding my mind & my thoughts. "Change Your Mindset, For I Have Changed Your Outcome." You see, the Lord knows our minds tell us awful things but He assured me that He is in control.

I spent days crying, praying and surrounding myself with Gods word. Only when I was in His presence could I breathe. I felt like I was floating on a cloud not sure where I was … lost, scared and fearful. But in the arms of the Lord I could breathe and felt present again. Slowly God was showing me that ALL I needed was Him.

I would need His strength as 2 weeks later I felt a lump in my breast. After a mammogram and ultrasound the readings were inconclusive and undefined which prompted the surgeon to suggest a complete removal. A month after my appendectomy I was back at the hospital having another operation.  Results came back benign!

Then came the colonoscopy where they did find 2 pre-cancerous polyps however; they too have been removed by God's grace and were found because of my appendix story. My God again has gone before me. He is good, He is Faithful. I stand in faith believing that "It is finished." I claim complete healing and health on my body and believe God has restored me. He has released me from fear and has given me renewed faith in His word and His promises.

What satan intended for evil God turned into my miracle.

If you don't believe in miracles I hope this story showed you they are real. God is all you need. 

He will do the impossible before you even know you need it. 

I give Him ALL praise! He is VICTORIOUS!!

These verses have been God's promises to me:

Isaiah 38:16-19

"You restored me to health

and let me live.

Surely it was for my benefit

that I suffered such anguish.

In your love you kept me

from the pit of destruction;

you have put all my sins

behind your back.

For the grave cannot praise you,

death cannot sing your praise;

those who go down to the pit

cannot hope for your faithfulness.

The Living, the living - they PRAISE you,

as I am doing today;

fathers (mothers) tell their children

about your faithfulness".