A Small Miracle

I must share something miraculous that has happened in my life.  It may seem small to some, but it has been huge for me.  For the last two years or so, I have been struggling with the compulsion to chew ice.  Within the last 6-9 months, it has gotten worse...to the point that I was probably chewing upwards of 10 cups of ice per day.  Well, before we left for Oregon I scheduled an appointment with our family physician.  I had some clues that something had gone awry, but I was looking for concrete proof in the form of test results to help me better understand the problem.  Well, praise God for modern medicine and the ability to afford healthcare.  Our dear doctor and friend called and let me know that my iron levels were dramatically low.  The normal range for a woman my age is between 12-16.  Mine was 8.  I am anemic.  And of course this is the reason behind my constant need to chew, chew, chew.  Regardless if I know that it is not good for my teeth.  So would you believe after faithfully taking 650mg of iron every day for the last month, I no longer have the need to chew ice?!  This has been HUGE for me!!  HUGE!  Especially since I have been on the battlefield with this issue for what seems like forever.  To God be the glory!  If you have ever won an "internal" fight, you know exactly how I feel.  Thank you Jesus for your mercy in my life and for the opportunity to recognize it as you and only YOU!