Of course she looked awful during her television appearance. She did state, however, she gained five pounds and now was up to 65 pounds. She's in pain all of the time but tries to keep a positive outlook:
It has been such a long time since I've written and I am so sorry for the long delay. I have been in bed for almost a year now. I have times when I feel good and times when I feel really bad. But, I have learned one thing about feelings. They have NOTHING TO DO WITH FAITH IN GOD!! He is the SAME yesterday, today and forever. He NEVER changes. That is what the Bible says and God's word does not lie EVER!
There have been many days when I felt so terrible with my back and stomach, that I have hardly been able to breath. I cry out to the Lord knowing that many of you are praying for me. In spite of it all, I get dressed and go out to eat. I may only be able to eat one bite, or sometimes ten bites, but I swallow each bite in "faith believing". There are MANY times it doesn't stay with me long at all, but I keep trying and HE helps me.
As I mentioned on this blog previously, I've always had a soft spot for her, even when her ex-husband was embroiled in scandal. Their son seems to be a colorful character as well.
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