Almost Dead… until God (and Swimming) Healed Me

In Almost Dead, Tuula tells the harrowing tale of how she went from bedridden with full-body CRPS – what doctors describe as the most painful disease on earth – to thriving in divine health as a CEO and distance swimmer.

She provides practical guidance to help others overcome supposedly “incurable” conditions so they can live with purpose and passion in total wellness. Here is an excerpt from the book:

My life ended in March 2019, only I did not know it at the time. Because I was in Israel visiting the Holy Land and having the best time of my life. Little did I know that one visit to the Dead Sea would change everything. I would spend the next 5 1/2 years in bed, with nerve pain from head to toe, unable to walk, watch TV, or do anything except stare at the ceiling – alone.

No more husband, son, or family. It was just God, me, and the fiery pain burning throughout my body. My thoughts were dark and suicidal. Yet, other parts of me were fighting for life. But I am getting ahead of myself. To understand this perilous healing journey, we need to start at the beginning…