March 13
6.00a woke to much pain in joints in upper body, very stiff, so much pain, extremely tired. Sinuses congested. Feeling a bit nauceous from post nasal drip.
Proverbs 10:12; Deuteronomy 5-7; Romans 8:28
1045 talking with couple ladies before church. Reni asked me about her beautiful dress. I told her she looks beautiful. She quickly replied, I know. We laughed. Her mom
1050 I’m extremely exhausted. Forcing myself to move around.
1140 I’m hurting much and I like I’m about to pass out. Need to stay awake for service.
1200 twas just about to pass out. Felt a sudden zapping in right foot twice as of my foot was resting on top of my phone vibrating. Startled me enough to move positions.
12.15 after service I had to grab Joe’s arm walking to back of church, felt unstable. Told him that I wasn’t feel well and felt like I was about to pass out. Held myself up with my back to wall. Once every one left, I told Joe I needed to go crash. Joe and the kids jumped in and prepared lunch. I crashed within minutes of my head hitting pillow. Jordon came to let me know lunch was ready. Woke. I ate a little lunch and laid back down. I crashed quickly again and slept most of afternoon. As I was falling asleep the muscles in my stomach and left side started spasming/twitching. Woke to both arms numbish, stinging and throbbing. Still extremely exhausted. I guess the weeks activities are catching up big time.
Choir practice: my brain isn’t awake yet. Vision feels a bit blurry. Things aren’t registering quickly. Fingers, hands, and brain aren’t coordinating well. Keep flubbing up notes. Stopped several times and kept messing choir up. Oops. I’m just trying to get it right.
Go to restroom to freshen up for evening service. Attempting to touch up mascara. Ouch!!! Applying the mascara on my lashes felt like I was poking the edges of my eyelids with fiery needles!!!! Ouch!!! Glad I don’t wear this much.
Approach Joe and missionaries to meet them, have to grab Joe’s arm to catch my balance. Nerves are stinging throughout body. Bro Mike makes comment that they usually meet the Pastor’s wife last bcuz she’s running around getting things done. Joe replies that I don’t run around as fast as I used to. Jordon interjects that she don’t run at all anymore. To which, I just chuckle. Joe proceeded to tell them about my lightning strike anomaly. Able to give short testimony of how God has worked through it and share about lightning strike and electric shock survivors group on Facebook. He asks for information. I tell him I’ll write it down and give it to him.
711 did fairly decent playing hymns tonight, but when it came to offertory I started to panic bcuz I hadn’t picked a song. Started to try to figure it out. Rae got my attention. Reminded me I asked her to play offertory for me. Relief. Whew!
She got nervous and messed up but kept playing. She is doing good. I’m proud of her and glad she wants to help.
830 I’m exhausted and could go to bed now, but we haven’t eaten dinner yet. Feet swollen. Had boots on all day so I have imprints from boots on top of feet. They ache. Muscles in back a cramping bad. Need to lie back a while til they ease. Decided to tell family they were on their own for dinner. They were okay with that. I’m not hungry so I ate broccoli and cauliflower. Help Rae study for quiz tomorrow and check her English homework. She had a couple things to fix.
1000 in bed. Feet freezing and hurting. Tired but awake. Nerves stinging through body. While body aches deeply. Lower back throbbing intensely. Rt hand still hurts immensely when I apply pressure. Probably should take D.E. for a while to aid in healing. Lft shoulder aches. Center of chest aches.
1046 sudden sharp stabbing pain. In rt thigh made me jerk. Low back throbbing immensely. Thirsty.
March 14
6.09 Woke when Joe got out of bed whatever time that was. Fell back asleep until alarm rang. Woke from strange dream to great pain throughout body. Back, legs, and arms throbbing immensely. Nerves stinging. Ears ringing slightly. Sinuses congested. Pain level about 7/8.
2 Peter 1:5-8; Deuteronomy 8-10; Psalm 1:1-2
Drink hot peppermint tea – we’ll, 1/2 of it was hot. It was chilled by time I finished it.
Able to get living room picked up. Folded load of clothes and washed a load. Called in Rx refills. Fill Rx containers for week.
Tired. Feet chilly. Whole body aches deeply. Nerves burning stabbing sensation through out body. Pain level down to about 5/6.
Pick up Rx. Dental appointment for Jordon. Chilly feeling in feet is starting to travel up my legs to calf region presently. Slight headache.
Burn papers. Plant potatoes in bucket.
Pain increases and I’m tired. Need to rest a bit before picking up girls.
700 severe sharp stabbing pain in rt hip. Keep changing positions to no avail.
Rae in midst of piano lessons. It’s strange driving to same place but in daylight. Everything seems different.
1000 sinuses congested. Rt hip severe stabbing pain. Both calves to feet are freezing. Chest hurts. Nerves stinging. Hands ache. Tired but awake.
Night vitamins plus 1/2 benadryl and 800mg ibuprofen taken.
Nervous about my appointment tomorrow. Need to be referred for mammogram bcuz of lump in lft chest so I have to go through necessary steps. Trying not to let my anxiety get the better of me. Psalms 56:3 What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.
Thankful for…
- Jordon willing to wash dinner dishes and Rae put the away later.
- Able to plant potatoes in bucket
1025 muscles in rt side near hip cramping tight like Charlie horse. It hurts!!!
March 15
6.00a strange dreams. Tired. Rt hip still hurts but not like last night. Tummy hurts. Sinuses congested. Hot. Nerves burning. Low back throbbing. Hair on neck bothersome. Bones ache deeply as if rain is coming.
Acts 4:12; Deuteronomy 11-13; Psalm 14:1
Drinking hot red raspberry leaf tea.
Sneezes. Feet cold. Cover up with blanket. I’m tired.
Rae off to school. Took shower. Exhausted. Need to rest a bit. Accidentally put pressure on rt hand getting into bed. Shoots extreme sharp stabbing pain causes me to cry out. It hurts to tears . Middle and low back throbbing. Ears ringing. Headache. Short of breath. Hands throbbing. Feet freezing. Need to set alarm on case I fall asleep. Have to leave for Dr appt in 45 minutes. Rt hip and tailbone feel badly bruised making movement difficult
8:50a On way to Dr, rain is coming down harder and I start to see lightning in distance. My nerves instantly tense causing more pain. I can feel anxiety rising.
Attempt to quote scripture to myself (Lamentations 3:22-23; Psalm 56:3), play Rejoice Radio, chew gum. Inner turmoil ensues – turn around and go to my safe place or keep going. I pray and keep going though I slow my speed bcuz I keep hitting puddles on road. Slowly the good overcomes the bad. I make it to parking lot of Dr. Realize I do not know where my umbrella is. Ugh. At least I wore my hoodie jacket.
Read March 6 & 15 devotionals; Lamentations 3: 22-25
Check in nurse (Lori) saw note in chart that I was struck by lightning. She said her father-in-law was struck by lightning. Told me his story. Asked how he was doing. It busted his rt eardrum, burnt side of face, damage nerves, stopped pager and watch, burnt electric outlet. He’s doing good now though he’s hard of hearing now. We chuckled exchanging stories. This helped ease my nerves a bit. Qualify for cancer screening program – entire visit and upcoming mammogram will be no cost to me. Thank you, Lord.
126/81. 63
Upon entering exam area, saw a male doctor in about freaked out. Vitals taken blood pressure 126 / 81. Wait 203. Heart rate 63. Led to exam room oh wait asked if I was in pain. I first thought “Duh!”, but I just said yes she asked me scale rate I told her probably at 6. Led to exam room told to put change into the paper gown those things do not cover much and told doctor would be within me shortly. Waited for over 30 minutes -which led to my anxiety rising. Encouraged myself with prayer and scripture songs and thought of Joe embracing me with a hug to calm me down.
Doctor apologize for wait. I was relieved to see a female doctor. Doctor (Megan?) intrigued about my case ask me lots of questions. Suggested I seek out USA neurology for help.
The lump on left breast is very concerning (measures 10cm x 9cm in the 10-2 lft quadrant area). She immediately referred and scheduled for diagnostic and screening mammogram at Providence on Monday. Have a few other issues but breast lump takes precedent.
They did wise woman check up as well cholesterol screening and glucose check both normal (glucose 94; cholesterol 147). Bp 134/83 When she pricked my finger, I decided to pretend it hurt. I scared her so bad she jumped and almost dropped what she had in her hands. Told her I was just joking. Girl you scared me. Now that she knows I was struck by lightning she doesn’t know how to treat me. I giggled and told her not to worry I’ll be okay. She said we were going to get along fine. My joking around help ease her and she ended up telling me about her bad day. As I was about to leave, I gave her a tract and told her that would help her day go better. She thanked me. I’m to go back next Friday to talk with a health coach. Not sure what that’s all about but we’ll find out if I remember. Lol
Finally out of doctor’s office at 12.40
I faced two fears today. By God’s grace and strength, I overcame them! Thank you, Lord!
215 recvd notification that we had more food donated at church.
450 I’m exhausted. Laying down for a bit to rest. Ended up laying down longer than intended bcuz my phone kept going off. Ended up ignoring it.
Rt hip and tailbone still throbbing immensely. Decided to sit on a heating pad for couple hours. It helped a little.
10.00p tired but awake. Nerves stinging throughout body. Rt hip and tailbone throbbing immensely making moving or resting difficult. 10 half squats.
Thankful for…
- God’s help to face two fears victoriously.
- God had more food donated today
- Joe and I were asked to go out to eat with Dad and Mom tomorrow.
- Even admist the extreme pain God is good
