Author: Melissa

May 16, 2018

8:40p- Thunderstorm came through this afternoon.  I am so exhausted.  Feel like crashing.  Whole body aches.  Nerves feel like random stinging nettles.  Stress headache.

May 17, 2018

8:43a- Having bad dreams again.  Watery, crusty eyes.  Whole body aches.  Nerves in hands, feet, and lower back stinging.  Hands swollen and throbbing.  Feet ache.  Rt hip hurts.  Headache gone.

Thunderstorms my nerves do not like.

May 18, 2018

7:18p- Transitions are inevitable.  Some are stirring.  Some are solemn.  Some are shocking! Joshua 1:6-9

Saturate yourself in God’s Word

Support yourself in God’s Word

Submit yourself in God’s Word

Why? To advanced yourself to be successful

2 Corinthians 12:9
And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

Thankful that God uses those who are willing regardless of our weaknesses or flaws. Let’s not try to wiggle out of being used, but rather do our best with what we have.

God has a specific plan for each of us that only we can fill. Let’s not miss out on His blessings by making excuses of why we can’t do what He asks.

2:27p- That moment when you and your son get randomly chosen for interview with local news channel and you can’t spit out what you want to say because of speech difficulties stemming from your lightning injuries. Ugh!

10:40p- Took bp at 5pm. Bp 146/95 hr 93 Glad it’s starting to go down.

It’s been 10 months today!  It’s been quite a struggle and a transitional period for not only me but also my family & friends. 

I’m working through nerve damage which causes daily chronic widespread pain.

My blood pressure on average is now 169/104 hr 93

Since I started taking Plexus Slim & Plexus Nerve, the pain is slowly decreasing.  I have finally  started sleeping more at night some nights as much as 6 hours – that’s huge for me.

I am also working through a traumatic brain injury which includes but is not limited to frequent headaches, lack of concentration, heightened sensitivity to bright lights and loud noises, bouts of vertigo, communication difficulties, memory issues, bouts of clumsiness, mood swings, and periodic vision difficulties.  Some days are better than others.  Stormy days are difficult at best for me.  Those days my nerves all seem to misfire causing random burning needle pain and muscle cramps/spams.

I diffuse Lavender and Frankincense oil at night to help me sleep.

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.

May 13, 2018

It’s been a blessed 23 years. I thank the Lord for bringing us together. Joe has been the best thing (besides my salvation) that has ever happened to me. I love you to the moon and back again. Looking forward to another 23+ years together. ❤❤

11:45a- Rt hip aches. Random, periodic sharp stabbing pain in rt heel.  Bp 165/101  hr 83

Noticed rash like bumps under upper arms.  Trouble slightyly in following music.  Lights a little bothersome.

11:19p- Sat up in bed reading about homeschooling for a little while.  Reading is hard for me to do now.  I used to be able to read for hours, but not now.  It’s like my eyes jump everywhere on the page and then I get easily distracted.  Reading for more than about twenty minutes gives me a bad headache.  Lower back, rt hip, & rt leg throbbing now.  Indigestion.  Sinus congestion severe and causing cough

May 14, 2018

9:22a- Guess what!?  My blood pressure is starting to come down.  This morning it’s 149/94.

7.34p- Bad headache.  Lights hurt eyes.  Rt hip throbbing.  Rt leg hurts as if I sprained it.  Back of neck tight and throbbing.

9:31p- That moment when you worked hard to get dinner in the crockpot and you get home only to realize that you forgot to plug it in!

May 12, 2018

Luke 7:11-15
And it came to pass the day after, that he went into a city called Nain; and many of his disciples went with him, and much people. Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her. And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not. And he came and touched the bier: and they that bare him stood still. And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise. And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he delivered him to his mother.

Thankful that the Lord’s compassion has no limits or restrictions. He not only shares in our laughter and successes but also our tears and losses. He is with us each step of the way.

1:33p- What a nice surprise to get flowers & chocolates for Mother’s Day! My son sent them from college.