Journal entries May 10-12, 2019

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.

Ye are of Value

🎶Why should I feel discouraged? Why should the shadows come?
Why should my heart feel lonely
And long for heavenly home
When Jesus is my portion?
My constant friend is He
His eye is on the sparrow
And I know he watches me
His eye is on the sparrow
And I know He’s watching me

I sing because I’m happy
I sing because I’m free
For His eye is on the sparrow
And I know He’s watching me🎶

Author: Civilla D. Martin (1905)

Life may not always go the way you hope for, and it’s definitely not an easy road to hoe at times. Some trials are definitely not for the faint of heart, and they can cause even the toughest warriors to need to bow the knee and cry for just a while.
BUT GOD knows each and every individual need and He loves and cares for us. We need to never forget that He is always with us regardless of our circumstances.

Matthew 6:26
Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?

Matthew 10:29-31
Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.

John 14:1
Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.

Brotherly Kindness

Brotherly Kindness

“And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; And to godliness brotherly kindness;…”  2 Peter 1:5-7a

The Greek word for brotherly love is philadelphia which is a combination of two words “philia” (love) and “adelphos” (brother).  It means to have kindness or love towards your brother.  Romans 12:10 admonishes us to “Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love”.  Affectioned is to cherish one’s kindred. 

The way to develop brotherly kindness towards others is to spend time with other believers.  This is not just socializing with them before and after services.  This is putting into practice the commands found in scripture which tell us to not “forsake the assembly of ourselves together,…but exhorting one another…” (Hebrews 10:24).  When we spend time in fellowship with other believers we not only build relationships, but we also exhort (encourage) and spur (provide the needed prodding) to seek the Lord.

Notice that in order to obtain brotherly kindness in our lives we must first have faith, virtue, knowledge, temperance, patience, and godliness?  Once we become a part of God’s family we do not automatically have brotherly kindness towards others.  Kindness is an important ingredient in dealing with relationships “especially unto them that are of the household of faith” Galatians 6:10.  If we are to grow in our walk with the Lord, we must work on developing brotherly kindness, which is having true love of the brethren (1 Peter 1:22).

What Are You Thinking?

Philippians 4:6-8
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

We have a choice on what thoughts we dwell on. What we think on will run our lives.

We can choose to dwell on the negative (no one cares, nothing ever turns out right, I’d be happier if…). Or we can choose to think positively (God loves me, count your blessings, meditate on Scripture, pray, spend time encouraging someone else).

When we guard our thoughts against the wicked lies of the devil and choose to trust the Lord, we free ourselves from fear and worry. This in turn gives us a peace that passes all understanding.

Journal Entry May 8 – 9, 2018

May 8, 2018

Galatians 6:9
And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

“Sometimes the greatest act of faith is faithfulness, staying where you’re planted.” Craig Greoschel

You may not see the fruits of your labor yet, but if you just stay the course your blessings are just around the corner. Keep on keeping on for the Lord.

Looking forward to getting back on Plexus Nerve. It was a big help in relieving my nerve pain from the lightning strike.
Also, looking forward to starting Plexus Slim to help get my health back into balance and to the increased energy.

May 9, 2018

Attempted to take Dezirae to get her hair permed.  Virginia college school was closed for remodel.  Decided to try to perm myself.

12:09p- In case your wondering…
My Dr’s have confirmed that I have nerve damage and traumatic brain injury from my lightning strike last July. Dr’s say it’s going to be a long road to recovery, but they are hopeful that I will eventually make close to a full recovery. Nerves can heal, but they grow back at the rate of approximately one inch per month. It’s just going to take time (and lots of it).

I’m thankful that the Lord’s mercies are new every morning (Lamentations 3:22-23). I am learning what my new “normal” is as I work towards recovering. Though I am in constant pain somewhere (each day is different), I am learning to adjust and do as I am able through the Lord’s help and the loving support of my family and friends.

9:02p- We just saw the commercial for Dove deodorant which claims it won’t leave any white marks on 100 colors. To which one of our children responds, “So what about the other 200,000 colors that it will leave a white mark on?”
Haha! Never a dull moment at this home. 🙂

Journal Entries May 6-7, 2018

May 6, 2018

11:40a- Rt ear ringing.  Rt hip throbbing.  Pain radiating down leg to rt foot.  Spot on lower lft leg is a little bigger.

11:20p- Center of chest hurting horribly.  Tried to carry a case of peas to car, but only got to the door.  It hurt too much to carry them.  Had to get help.  Lft lower leg still aches.  Certain spot when touched feel like I’m being scraped with glass chareds.  Painful!!!  Don’t know what to think.  Hands swollen.  Rt hand aches.  Rt hip throbbing with pain shooting down to foot.

May 7, 2018

1 Samuel 16:7
But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.

1 Peter 3:4
But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.

We should be thankful that God made each one of us unique individuals. How boring life would be if we all acted and looked alike.

We are most beautiful when we practice the fruits of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). It is then that God’s beauty shines through us.

🎶He’s still working on me
To make me what I ought to be
It took him just a week to make the moon and stars
The sun and the earth and Jupiter and Mars
How loving and patient He must be
‘Cause He’s still workin’ on me🎶

3:58p- Bp161/104 hr 83 Temp 99.5

Journal Entries May 3-4, 2018

May 3, 2018

8:26a – didn’t sleep well.  Woke with a headache. Eyes hurt.

11:42p- Headache most of day.  Not sure if it was triggered by bright lights and loud noise at skating party or trying to learn new things.  Watching Homeschool Summit videos this week.  Also trying to learn how to blog.

May 4, 2018

Psalm 121:1-2
​ I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills,
from whence cometh my help.
My help cometh from the Lord,
which made heaven and earth.

Thankful that God still works miracles. When we are facing what seems to be an impossible feat, our best action is to stop and take a moment to look up. Look up to our Heavenly Father who has the power to accomplish the unexpected.

https://www.brainline.org/author/brian-greenwald/qa/why-does-everything-hurt-so-much-after-brain-injury

https://www.brainline.org/article/recovering-mild-traumatic-brain-injury

11:55pm – Field trip to Hot Air Balloon Festival in Foley, AL.  We shared a charry Italian ice.  Kids got to ride a Segway.  We slowly walked the booths.  We got to watch Disconnected-Dogs K9 Frisbee show.  Kids got autographed Frisbees and pictures with Riley.  Ended evening by eating at Cici’s pizza with Dad for dinner.  Had enjoyable day.

Loud noises caused headache. Rt ear hurts. Hypersensitive to lightning.  Rt hip throbbing.  Rt foot hurts. Rt back of neck knotted and throbbing.  Aweful  in lft leg just above the ankle area.  Feels like something is cutting my skin with piece of broken glass.  Area where it hurts is slightly swollen.  Nothing there to indicate that the skin has been broken.  Anything that touches that area increases the pain.

Peace of Mind

John 14:27
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

John 16:33
These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Thankful that no matter what is going on around us we can have peace of mind that Jesus is always near.

🎶There’s a peace in my heart that the world never gave,
A peace it cannot take away;
Though the trials of life may surround like a cloud,
I’ve a peace that has come here to stay! 
Refrain:
Constantly abiding, Jesus is mine;
Constantly abiding, rapture divine;
He never leaves me lonely, whispers, oh, so kind:
“I will never leave thee”—Jesus is mine. 🎶

🎶I have a peace in my heart that the world never gave me and a peace it cannot take away. An everlasting peace and I know that it’s here to stay. 🎶

Journal Entries April 28-29, 2019

April 28, 2018

Hebrews 4:14-16
Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.

Thankful that one ounce of the Lord’s mercy is greater than a mountain of the world’s comforts.

7:53a – Overdid yesterday…chest hurting severely…kept me up

3:21p-

https://blog.paleohacks.com/stretches-lower-back-and-hip-pain/?fbclid=IwAR3Jf6eFPQ-n2RKlTsbZ4JSRlo0r9a5iNLJFO0RHp6itmaaJsY40-rSMzpA#

https://www.healyourlife.com/7-ways-to-heal-costochondritis-naturally

April 29, 2018

12:07a- In a lot of pain…costochondritis fair up is kicking me in butt.  Feels like someone is stabbing me in chest with sharp knife and sometimes twisting…not able to do much without extreme pain.  Lord, please ease the pain so I can go to church.  I need some sleep to be at my best for tomorrow.  Thank you, Lord.

Journal Entries April 25-27, 2019

April 25, 2018

7:11a- I think I slightly overdid it yesterday.  Woke to calves throbbing, hands swollen, fingers tingling, toes tingly, slight headache, stuffy nose, lower back aches, rt hip hurts.  Rt ear hurts.

If only I could start stretches or something to loosen up my muscles.  They feel so tight all the time.

10:33- I hurt so bad right now my eyes are watering involuntarily.  Another costochondritis flair up!  Over did it.  Walking too much and pushing buggy.  Had to ask for help bc I couldn’t even push it over threshold of doorway. 

Microwave died tonight.  Pew!!  I can’t hear up my heating pad.  Oils only help for a little while.

April 26, 2018

John 10:9-11
I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture. The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.

Thankful that God always keeps His promises. He has so much more for us if we will only trust Him and obey.

April 27, 2018

9:55a- Getting rid of migraine…

*Naproxen

  • Naproxen
  • Ice pack on back of neck for 15 min
  • Peppermint oil – 1 drop under tongue
  • Peppermint tea
  • EO Pain Rub – roll on back of neck, temples, forehead
  • Grape Juice
  • Handful of nuts
  • Aspirin
  • Tylenol
  • Epsom Salt Baths
  • Handful of nuts
  • Drink 16 oz. water

1:46pm – I’ve had a bad headache for third day now…can’t seem to shake it.  Rt eye periodically twitching.

5:00p- Headache finally gone after drinking a glass of warm grape juice.

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