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October 20
I’m tired of journaling my symptoms but I know if I don’t I won’t remember when things happen plus it helps me track my progress
6:30a – woke in much pain…I hurt all over. My hands feel like their on fire. They are throbbing so. Random shooting pain in my legs. Headache. Low back aches. Arms ache. Neck sore on rt side. Rt ear randomly ringing.
9:36a-I do not want to get up today, but I have lots to do…prepare food to put in crockpots for lunch at church after soul winning, etc. Lord, I need Your help to move today. Thinking about fudging on my caffeine free diet just to have energy to go. Took my meds this am, but I still have no energy.
9:47a – Thought prayer answered today. I prayed for one pumpkin. God had two pumpkins given to us. PTL!!!
11:30 – didn’t put water in crockpots – food not cooking. Have to cook items on stove. Cramp in rt side of neck trying to turn gas off on stove.
7:00a – woke with neck hurting & body generally stiff and achy.
Had more energy today than in long time and not hurting as much.
11:53p – hands tingly and achy, neck still stiff and hurting, wide awake, headache, legs ache, low back hurting, rt elbow aching, rt ear itchy and hurts.
Enjoyed some much needed “grounding” yesterday while enjoying God’s handiwork in the land and sea. Thankful for God’s faithfulness and mercies for they are new every morning (Lamentations 3:22-23).
October 17
951p Neck hurting. Migraine. Got stressed out at church over song service bc we forgot a song (only 3 listed not 4…Joe said shake hands after 2nd verse on 2nd song & song leader had people shake hands after 1st verse)…trouble playing songs…two of hymns caused extreme pain in hands and arms while playing, etc. Now tearful sharp needle pain in upper back and shoulders.
October 18
7:30a- woke with neck hurting, slight headache, hands swollen and achy, stinging needle pain in upper back, eyes watery
Webster defines RENEW as to make like new; restore to freshness, vigor, or perfection; to make new spiritually: regenerate
KJV Dictionary defines RENEW as to renovate; to restore to a former state, or to a good state, after decay or depravation; to rebuild, to repair to make new
Romans 12:1-2 says “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”
A person can be pulled at from many directions during the week making it tough to be successful negotiating all the demands from life in general.
Whether you must work to help provide for the family, deal with bosses and coworkers, juggle housework, pay bills, keep up with doctor appointments, raise children, do laundry, cook, clean, do home repairs, complete car maintenance, participate in social engagements, endure physical ailments, etc., these things can get you bogged down with unrealistic expectations of what you can handle with the resources you have.
You often find yourself emotionally and physically exhausted. Then, you find yourself resisting making commitments and fearful of the choices you make.
The “renewing” in verse two in the Greek language means renovation: renewing. In order to renew our minds, we need to determine to spend much needed time with the Lord on a daily basis. We must pursue Christ asking Him to reveal the truth we need for the day, and pray that He will provide the wisdom and knowledge (James 1:5) and strength (Isaiah 40:31) that we need for each day.
Went to church to vacuum foyer and fall décor. Carpet on front porch more ripped. Lifted the piece blowing in wind and accidentally ripped it more. Decided to rip it all off. Had to chisel/scrap some of glue spots on bottom half. Came home and soaked in Epsom Salt bath to ease pain.
October 11
5:30a- woke with bad headache, whole body aches 4.5, neck throbbing, hands swollen and achy, feet tingly, low back hurting
8:00a- woke in a panic. Suppose to get up at 7am. Thought I hit snooze the second time, but apparently not! Now late…gave myself a headache & bloody nose! Ugh! Read two passages in Bible.
Cooked egg for Dezirae. Packed her a lunch and out tge door by 8:30a. Volleyball tournament in Semmes. Have to borrow a car to get her there.
10:00a- decided to make batch of homemade bisquick mix. Messed up royally! Direction asked for 5 TBPS of Baking powder. My eyes saw 5 cups sugar. Realized it after I dumped 5th cup of sugar on top of flour. Able to scoop out 2 1/2 cups of sugar.
Next mishap was the baking powder. I grabbed what I thought was baking powder and measured out 5 TBPS. Kept going. It wasn’t until I was putting items away that it was actually corn starch! Ugh!
I let Jordon know what I did. While chuckling, he came and gave me a hug and replied, “It’s okay, Mom!” Awh!
I replied, “I’m not getting much right today.
Jordon reiterates, “It’s okay, mom.”
I said, “I know. It’s just frustrating at times.”
11:00a- able to weed 2nd half of my flower garden in front yard. Also, planted winter onions in a tote.
12:21p – received notification that Dezirae’s game was over and she was free to go home. Had to let them know that I didn’t have access to a car until my husband gets home. One of the other moms graciously offered to bring her home. Thank you, Lord.
1:00p- able to plant green beans & bell peppers in totes too. Prayed they will grow and produce fruit. I don’t have a green thumb, but I’m trying.
3:00p- went out soulwinning with my family to pass out fliers for our church’s revival services. The very first house my sister & I approached the guy was rude! He told us that we needed to get out of the neighborhood. When we asked why, he told us because he was fixing to sick his dog on us. We told him we didn’t want to cause any trouble. As we turned to walk away, he proceeded to try to sick his dog on us! The dog didn’t do anything. I couldn’t walk very fast because I have to use a cane for balance. We kept on going. In my mind, I shook the dust off my feet and prayed that one day this man will get saved.
After thought – what man in his right mind sicks his dog on a cripple woman walking with a cane. Shame on him! Thank you, Lord, for the dog not coming after us because the whole neighborhood would’ve heard me screaming!!
5pm- back home to eat dinner. Thankfully, dinner was in crockpot pot. I’m exhausted.
6:00p- the events of day are catching up to me. I’m really hurting and ready for bed. Still have a bad headache. Gonna have to take a migraine pill…nothing else is working.
7:30 – watched Courageous with family. Noticed my headache was starting to ease. Finally. Hard to think straight when head hurts that much.
10:17p – going to bed. I’m tired, but wide awake.
Low back throbbing, ears itch, hands swollen and achy, toes tingly, feet hurt, neck hurts, upper back achy, hiccups, tired but cant sleep, arm hurt, calves starting to cramp & ache
