Melissa - Charitymaeprosper

January 9, 2020

Journal Entries June 12-14, 2018

June 12, 2018

6.52a- woke up feeling like I got beat up. Hands feel swollen and achy. Eyes blurry. Slight headache. Lower back aches. Feel sluggish – ne energy.

Joe suggested I take a B complex. It gave me some energy to go to store for few items. Had to rest a while once we got home. Took Plexus Slim. Gave me enough energy to put together teen manual for VBS.

Exhausted now. Feel beat up. Eyes watery. Congested.

June 14, 2018

7:57a – Fatbusting supplements: Forskolin, Garcinia Cambogia, Vitamin B12, L-Carnitine and Ginseng. (I have no clue why I noted this? Some of my notes make no sense to me. LOL!)

7.58a- Fell asleep quickly last night…not even taking my meds. I hurt so bad after all the walking I did (Lifeway, Dirt Cheap, Dollar Tree). Slept all night too (10:30-7:30)!

Woke up hurting all over. Hands swollen and throbbing. Calves ache. Slight headache and very congested.

5:45p- It took me 4 hours to balance the checkbook today. I was about in tears because I was off by $100+. I had to walk away for a few minutes before I figured it out because my brain was hurting, my vision was getting fuzzy, and the room started spinning!

After taking a couple hours break, I decided to work on my blog a little. Able to make another step in progress. Able to figure out to edit my homepage and insert a picture. I’ve had to take baby steps because even though it should be a simple process it becomes quite confusing to me…then I get frazzled which in turn intensifies my nerve pain and causes muscles spasms.

January 9, 2020

Journal Entries June 8-11, 2018

June 8, 2018

5.54p – been a rough few days. Slept a lot yesterday. Stomach has been naseous since breakfast. Ugh!

12:31p – Yeah! I finally have 4th Quarter & Yearly grades completed! Both students are on Honor Roll too! God has been good to us this year. Couldn’t made it without Him! #ThankyouLord

June 11, 2018

6.19p woke with headache, hands throbbing, stuffy nose, back hurting. Muscles in lower back twitching. Eyes watering.Congested.

Curcumin (Turmeric) – 2-4g daily
Magnesium – 400 – 1,000mg daily
Fish Oil – 2, 000 mg daily
R-lipoic Acid – 300 mg daily
Lemon Essential Oil – 10 – 20 drops in glass of water daily

https://myersdetox.com/naturally-reverse-hardened-arteries/

7:48p – 2 Corinthians 4:7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.

Thankful that God is willing to use imperfect vessels for His perfect will as long as they are willing to be used up for Him.

January 2, 2020

Journal Entries June 4-6, 2018

June 4, 2018

8.51a – woke up head still pounding. Rough night. Joe said I was crying at midnight because my head hurt so bad. All I remember is holding his hand because the thunder & lightning was scaring me.

Read an article about how a lot of migraine sufferers are magnesium deficient. The best way to get is into body is Epsom salt bath soak. Joe had bath drawn with 2 cups Espom salt and I soaked for about 30 minutes. It took about an hour, but my migraine is officially gone. PTL! I don’t feel completely better, but I’m heading in right direction.

June 5, 2018

1.28p- Woke tired. Don’t feel well like I’m coming down with something.

8.00p- fell asleep in living room. Joe helped me to bed. Slept until 5.30am

June 6, 2018

6.30 Slept all night but woke up tired. Legs ache. Congested and stuffy. Rt ear aches. Head aches lightly. Sharp periodic stabbing pain in rt abdomen – as if I moved wrong. Hands swollen and tingly. Low back hurts. Neck hurts. Muscles in left leg twitching.

2.46p- Bp 157/107 hr 80 temp 98.8 weight 202

Dr confirmed severe sinus infection and rt ear infection. She said that is what probably initiated the headache. Also, Tylenol Sinus can aggravate and increase the high blood pressure. Hence, reason Dr gave me Nasonex.

My blood pressure is still high (170/120) so they are putting me on a second bp rx. This gal who loathes taking rx has just added three more to her regimen. Ugh!

* I have to remind myself that one day “this too shall pass.”

Antibiotic for sinus infection. Steroid/Pain Rx shot for inflammation & headache. Rx for yeast infection if I get it bc of antibiotics. Checked Bp again lft arm 160/110. Rt arm even higher. Dr conferring with other Dr’s for plan of action due to Bp issues.

Pickles can be trigger for migraine due to salt content.

Clonidine (Bp rx) is ok to keep me out of ER. Zofran for nausceousness. D-A-S-H diet. Trodadol.

January 1, 2020January 2, 2020

Joy

These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. John 15:11

Webster’s dictionary defines joy as “the emotion evoked by wellbeing, success, or good fortune by the prospect of possessing what one desires.” That definition by the world’s standards leaves something lacking; however, Theopedia defines joy as “a state of mind and an orientation of the heart. It is a settled state of contentment, confidence, and hope.”

The word Joy appears 155 times in the Bible. It appears 82 times in the Old Testament and 73 times in the New Testament. Joy is the keynote of Philippians “Joy in Prayer” (Philippians 1:3-11).

“Joy” and “Rejoice” are repeated multiple times throughout Scripture. Joy is not to be compared to happiness. Happiness is an emotion based on your circumstances. Just like holding your child for the first time or making a final payment on your car or moving into your first home – these things make you happy. As long as things are going well in your life, you are happy. As soon as circumstances are out of our control or things aren’t going just so, we become irritated and disgruntled and lose the emotion of being happy. Joy is being contented in whatsoever state you are in whether it’s good or bad (Philippians 4:11).

Man has an inexplicable desire to seek Joy in all they do. We seek out happiness through all we do. Some seek to climb the ladder of success thinking that if they’ll obtain joy when they reach the top. Some look for joy in seeking out fame, but they find no joy

“Joy isn’t a passing moment of happiness, but rather, an entrenched anchor that keeps our hearts from descending into the deep pit of bitterness, because thankfulness is what keeps us afloat.” True joy is found in having an ongoing relationship with God. It is knowing that our lives originate from the True Vine – Jesus Christ (John 15).

December 25, 2019

Merry Christmas

In the hustle and bustle of the season, remember to take time to reflect on the true reason of why we celebrate.

Luke 2:1-20 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace,
good will toward men.
And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.

December 5, 2019

Journal Entries June 1 -3, 2018

June 1, 2018

Rough night. Very nauseous. Severely congested. Rt ear aches. Trouble sleeping. Legs ache below knees. Low back aches. Hands swollen and achy. Eyes watering. Mind racing.

June 2, 2018

Woke up with migraine! Hands numb & tingly. Left ft tingly. Muscles in lft arm twitching.

5.52p Face really flushed. Headache pounding. Eyes blood shot & hurt. Stabbing pain in legs below knees. Low grade fever. Somethings not right…don’t feel good.

9.29 Migraine is not letting up…eyes hurt & watering. If only I could cry.

10.08p taking 2^nd dose of maxalt mlt for migraine. Hurts so bad my eyes are leaking.

June 3, 2018

8.30a- Woke with head still pounding. Both arms numb and tingly. Eyes sensitive to lights. Low back aches. Left chin itchy. Toes tingly.

2.30p I’ve had a migraine since Thursday. It started mild with nausceousness. It has increased with periodic numbness and tingling in my hands and feet. My blood pressure is currently 173/106. Joe is taking me to ER. I’m hurting to tears and scared.

6.40p- Dr said CT scan report looks good. No tumors, aneurysms, or bleeding on the brain. They gave me nauseous rx, pain rx, & steroid. Not sure which one, but one of them made me dizzy and super drowsy. I fell asleep in intermediate ER room. Bp came down to 154/93. Sent home and gave rxs & told to follow-up with primary Dr. I’m back home in bed.

November 16, 2019April 17, 2020

Journal Entries May 24-30, 2018

May 23, 2018

May 23

Woke with much pain in back, arms, & hands

May 25, 2018

Isaiah 53:5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.

1 John 4:18-19 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love. We love him, because he first loved us.

Thankful that no matter how broken and empty we may feel, God knows right where we’re at and loves us just the same. He doesn’t throw the clay away. He patiently molds our lives over and over in the likeness of Him. We can be vessels of honor as long as we are yield to Him.

May 26, 2018

Psalm 34:8
O taste and see that the Lord is good:
blessed is the man that trusteth in him.

We need to relish and take pleasure in God’s goodness. What an encouragement to know that we can cast ALL our cares on Him. He not only has all the time in the world to listen, but also He compassionately supplies our every need.

May 30, 2018

7:16p- A peep into part of a day of a Lightning Survivor with TBI:
It took me two weeks to get the youngest child’s 4th quarter & yearly grades completed. I just finished tonight in time to finish preparing dinner (meat was in crockpot).
One more to go. This brain is fried.
Thankful that the Lord’s mercies are new every morning!

November 16, 2019November 16, 2019

Journal Entries May 19-22, 2018

May 19, 2018

Woke up in extreme pain. Difficulty sleeping through night. Combination of storm and not getting enough rest this week – I think. Joe told me to stay in bed. Took a pain pill and slept til 12:30pm.

May 21, 2018

6:46p- Tried a new vegetable side for dinner – Roasted Parmesan Garlic Cauliflower & Broccoli. Kids loved it told me that I could have it any time. ❤

Romans 8:37-39
Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.
For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,
Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Thankful for the measureless, unconditional love of Jesus! ❤

May 22,108

Proverbs 14:26 In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.

Thankful that no matter what our circumstances we can rest secure and trust that God has everything under control.

8:04p-I love ❤ when God answers a prayer that you haven’t told anyone else about. What’s even better is He has it delivered to your front door! #Godisgoodtome

November 16, 2019

Journal Entries May 16-18, 2018

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.

November 15, 2019

And the Manna Ceased

Joshua 5:12
And the manna ceased on the morrow after they had eaten of the old corn of the land; neither had the children of Israel manna any more; but they did eat of the fruit of the land of Canaan that year.

Just prior to this, Joshua led Israel in the crossing of Jordon. Twelve stones were taken from the Jordan River to be strategically placed as a memorial of God’s protection and provision.
Up to this point God had provided this extraordinary gift of manna to sustain Israel for 40 years. Their next step of faith was to conquer the land of Caanan in a most unconventional way – march around Jericho once quietly for six days and then seven times on the seventh day and then shout?
Can you imagine what was going through their minds? Where would their next meal come from? This is crazy! What in the world is he thinking?
Maybe God ceasing the manna was just what Israel needed to spur them on in their next step of faith. Many times I have looked back in my life once through the trial and I think if God hadn’t allowed — I may have not taken that next step of faith.
Thankful that Joshua had the courage and faith to lead Israel to face their giants and conquer the land of Jericho. Biblical history gives me courage to conquer the mountains in my life.
If it seems that God has ceased the manna in your life, take time to see if maybe God wants you to trust Him to help you take the next leap of faith in your life. God will never leave you nor forsake you (Hebrews 13:5-6).