April 19
4:00a- woke to sharp stabbing pain in lower rt back & hip, headache, eyes watering, left foot and ankle throbbing.
5:56a- hands swollen and achy, lft hand numb, pain shooting down both legs
6:30a- not falling back to sleep guess I’ll get up. Wash load clothes, made waffles for breakfast, made more diy bisquick mix,
10:00a- 4 generations went together to get our nails done today. This is treat. It’s been several years for me and Dezirae’s first time!
Lady was very nice. Color I picked wasn’t color I thought it was so she let me pick two colors to get effect I desired. Nail filing process was a bit painful for me. I managed to not holler. When she got to middle lft finger, it shot sharp pain up arm! I thought I would jump out of my skin. Held it together though.
340p Praise report: A couple times a month I attend a TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) support group. I was told that most TBI’s are sustained from auto accidents, domestic abuse, etc., but I was first one they encountered that was from a lightning strike. The group gladly accepted me. It’s been challenging at times, but rewarding to be able to exchange experiences and people actually get where you’re coming from to an extent.
Anyways, I’ve been expressing my concern about the need for physical therapy to help with balance issues and help knowing type of exercises that would help me regain some of strength I’ve lost. Dr’s have been telling me to just live everyday life because they don’t know what to tell me.
This past week I requested mtg with the cordinators of the TBI group. I let them know what had been going on. They told me they might have an avenue with local college professors and students in physical therapy dpt. I received word today that they are willing to help me! Their schedule is busy right now, but I’m to call to make an appointment for initial evaluation and then work from there.
This is a HUGE answer to prayer! I’m not certain of expense just yet, but I’m praying God will touch their hearts and do it pro bono.
If you feel like no one is listening, keep on sharing your story. The right people will hear eventually!!!
Suggested that it could be a gait issue:
Update: I rcvd email today confirming that they are willing to help me with some physical therapy. They asked what specifically I would like help with (I don’t know how to express what’s all going on). Next step is to set up an appointment for initial evaluation. This is HUGE for me! I feel like I’m finally being heard. Thank you, Lord! An appt has been officially set for May 22nd! Even better they’re going to do couple sessions pro bono! Thank you, Lord!
6:56p- busy day. Kids play about to begin. They’re so excited! Excitement is contagious.
10:27p- why do toothache pain have to hurt so much?!
April 20
6:30a- woke bc I dreamt i forgot to set alarm. Ugh!
7:00a- I’m exhausted. Sore all over. I don’t want to get up yet I know there’s lots to do for tomorrow.
7:05: alarm goes off. I’m too tired. Turned alarm off.
7:14a- reset alarm for 7:30
7:30- read Bible and prayed
7:50a- I have to get up. Lots to do for tomorrows services. Lord help.
8:00a- started bulletin
10:00a- such a headache!!
11:27a- we managed to cover 3 roads knocking doors. I’m flat exhausted! Follow up visit as well. I need a nap.
Lower back and hips throbbing. Legs ache and muscles twitching.
12:30p- visiting with my Grandma Shunk. Found out that my Aunt’s sister was struck by lightning and killed when my Aunt was little. Wow!
Think I need to figure out a resource pg.
1:45p- low back throbbing, hands ache, lft arm hurts, hands feel swollen and ache, feet freezing cold, feeling faint. Need to crash for a bit.
3:30a- crashed for almost 2 hours. Still tired. Need to finish prepping foods 4 tomorrow.
4:30p- making Joe laugh bc I plan on putting socks in kids Easter baskets. I wanted to do for Christmas but forgot. Still can’t find Joe’s Valentine’s present.
7:00p- Joe told me that when he was laughing another officer walked by and asked why he was laughing. Officer asked him to tell him why he was laughing.
Joe asked officer what is suppose to be in Easter basket?
Officer replies, “Candy, of course.”
Joe says, “Well, my wife wants to put socks in our kids Easter basket.”
Officer asked, “Why does she want to do that?”
Joe proceeded to explain to officer that I had forgotten to give the socks at Christmas.
Officer asked,” Who forgets to give out Christmas presents?”
Joe says, “My wife.” He proceeds to explain about my being struck by lightning and have a brain injury and forgets alot. She bought me a Valentine’s day present but can’t find it.
Officer cracked up laughing. He asked Joe how he was handling it all.
Joe told him that he’s handling it okay. Ever so often I get fed up with it all blow up and then I’m fine for a while.
Officer was surprised how well Joe’s handling it all. Officer told Joe, “Thanks, I needed a laugh today.”
At least in my confussion and memory lapses, we can laugh it off. Glad it’s helping others too.
10:23p- back muscles stinging, cramp in lft toes and foot outside.
Just noticed two bruises on rt leg. Don’t know how they got there.
Bruise on lft leg mid calf is more prominent. Outer lower leg still swollen and kind of lumpy. Lower back & rt hip aches. Headache still there. I’m exhausted. Feet aching. Legs throbbing. Looking forward to resting tomorrow afternoon. Arms aching. Hands swollen and achy.
10:50p- center of chest starting to hurt, skin itches
11:05- oh my aching body. Lord please help me sleep tonight. Have to get up early.
