May 15, 2018
7:55a- Woke up hurting all over. Eyes watery. Stuffy nose. Congested. Rt hip aches. Both hands swollen.
Romans
12:3
For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not
to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly,
according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.
It’s not only dangerous to overestimate our thinking of ourselves, but also dangerous to think that you don’t amount to much. Each of are valuable to God.
When we think too much of ourselves, we tend to try to do things in our own strength. When we think little of ourselves, when tend to fail to use the gifts God has given us.
God has given each of us a specific ability. Our duty is to seek out ways to use them for God’s glory. Working together our strengths can balance each other’s weaknesses, and build up the body of Christ.
3:29p- Attended my first TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) support group meeting today. Told that attendance was down today. At one point, I think I counted 20+ people. Most people that attend received their TBI injuries from either auto accidents, physical injuries, or medically induced trauma. I was told that I was first person encountered that was struck by lightning.
I was not prepared. I was scared to death to attend because I didn’t know what to expect. Everyone was friendly and welcoming. There was a lot of information to take in. I started getting a bad headache half way through.
There’s actually two rehab groups represented. I was asked a lot of questions. I answered the best I could. I so wish I had my symptoms list with me bc I couldn’t remember them all.
There may be possibilities of avenues that I can get more help. What kind of help I don’t remember it all. I could possibly apply for disability.
I was told that TBI is a lifelong injury. Also, people with brain injuries continue to improve up to two years after initial injury and after that it doesn’t usually get better. (I didn’t like hearing that).
11:11p- Rt hip throbbing. Low back aches. Slight headache. Rt ear aches. Feeling a bit warm. Lower back feels like it has a fever. Severely congested.
