Journal Entries July 13-15, 2018

July 13, 2018

6:30 – feet, lower legs, & lower back cramping, slight headache, hands hurt

July 14, 2018

2:47p Very rough night. Woke up in severe pain! Tailbone throbbing and I feel like I was beat up. Stomach hurts.  

11:00p – Bp 160/102 hr 71

I accidentally took the wrong meds last night so I didn’t take the Clonidine. 

I have a headache. My tailbone throbs. Feet hurt. Rt elbow aches. Rt ear hurts. Center of chest hurts.

Psalm 145:18-19
The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him,
to all that call upon him in truth.
He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him:
he also will hear their cry, and will save them.

July 15, 2018

11:21a Woke up hurting all over. My headache is worse. Took pain rx. Hands ache& swollen. Feet & lower legs cramping. Brain feels foggy today.

3:15 – laid down to rest a bit. Hand and arms tingly. Rt hip area aches.

6:49 rt sd of nevk hurts

Journal Entries July 10-12, 2018

July 10, 2018

12:11am – feeling dizzy & freezing. Headache. Chest aches. Toes feel frozen.

6:35 – feet numb & tingly, lower back & legs ache, headache, stuffy nose, utterly exhausted

10:30a – fell asleep on chair while sitting down to rest a moment

7:30p – walking down hallway suddenly felt sharp stabbing pain in rt calf made it dfifficult to walk.

10:00p – center of chest popped now it’s hurting bad enough for pain rx

Having trouble with my peripheral vision. I keep bumping into things that I think I’m gonna miss. 

Ephesians 5:20
Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;

Giving thanks “always” and “for all things” isn’t always easy to do especially when you’re in the midst of hardship or trial. You can thank God not for the problems, but for His strength that He is perfecting through you to get through the difficult situations. Take heart in knowing that God’s love will see you through, and that He is with you always.

July 11, 2018

1:30 woke up freezing

3:30 woke again freezing &rt hip hurting

5:30 woke again freezing, put extra blanket on me, rt hip still hurts. Tried stretching to ease but still hurts.

7:30 chest keeps popping when I move certain ways, makes chest hurt.

6:20 rt hand & arm swollen and aches, low back hurts, feet hurt, tired

11:38 lower back throbbing, knees and lower lft leg throbbing, rt hand swollem and hurts

2 Corinthians 4:7-9
But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;

Many times when we face trials and tribulations, we tend to get discouraged and feel defeated, but we can never loose our hope in the Lord for He is always there. Occasionally, we need to remind ourselves that Christ has the victory over death, and we have eternal life. All of our struggles are opportunities that we can use to show God working through us. One day all of life’s struggles will be worth it all!

July 12, 2018

7:50 – Joe wakes me up to let me know he has to go to work. I was suppose to take paperwork to atty. Ugh!

8:00 – rt hand & wrist swollen & achy. Rt elbow hurts to move it. Low back hurts. Eyes a bit blurry. 

4:00 – tried to clean up a little in SS bldg. It about killed my back in less than 10 minutes. Had to stop as I was about in tears because of the pain!!!

Deuteronomy 31:8
And the Lord, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.

Journal Entries July 7-9, 2018

July 7, 2018

2:53a – woken up by telemarketer phone call. Ugh!

Sharp stabbing pain persists

7:00a – sharp stabbing pain still. Can hardly move. Pain to tears level 10! Took Naproxen 500mg. Had to lay still for 2 hours til pain started easing up. 

10:43 so much pain !!!Costocondritisos starting to flair up again. Just have 

Hebrews 4:16
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 God has the knowledge and power to meet any need in our lives.


July 8, 2018

3:30 woke up due to cramping/muscle spams in both calves & use restroom

5:30 woke up due to cramping & pain in lower back. Couldn’t fall back to sleep

7:21 – cramping in calves have not eased. Pain at 5/6. Hands swollen & achy. 

10:45 – leg muscles twitching

July 9, 2018

7.25a Woke with feet and hands tingling. Calves in both legs cramping. Low back aches. Neck hurts. 

5:25 – stinging needle pain in upper back. Tired. Rt arm & hand throbbing.

7:23 – rt ear ringing, headache, eyes blurry, low back aches

11:52 – feels like ants crawling on skin, but there’s none, headache

Journal Entries July 4-6, 2018

July 4, 2018

Woke at 4am with my legs from knees down cramping and throbbing.Hands swollen and achy.Slight headache.Right side just above hip aches. 

July 5, 2018

Woke with a headache.Legs from knees down cramping and throbbing. Lower back aches. Rt side cramps when I turn. Thighs feel like they’re burning. Exhausted, but can’t sleep. 

Hand swollen and tingly

Hebrews 10:35-36
Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward.
For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.

Some days no matter what you do it just seems like nothing goes your way. It’s in those times that you need to look to God for your strength to persevere. Don’t give up! Your blessings are just around the corner.

Lord, please help me to keep moving forward no matter how hard the path ahead may seem. Help me to trust you to lead me in the path that we should go.

July 6, 2018

11.08a Didn’t sleep well. Kept waking up due to cramping in my legs. Woke up to calf mjuscles cramping in both legs. Pain level is 5/6. 

Slight headache. Hands and wrists swollen. Chest cracking when I turn a certain way.

4.08p Went to TBI support group on Tuesday. Mom took me. Dezirae had fun painting a picture. My head hurt too much to think about trying to paint. 

Mom & I chatted with another guy (I mostly listened). Shared info on how we were injured. He was in an auto accident about eight yrs ago. 

During our conversation, he asked me if my personality has changed since my injury. I had to think a moment. I had to admit that my personality indeed has changed since my injury. I knew it had some but I wasn’t exactly sure how much.

I discussed it with my husband a couple days later when I remembered the question. He confirmed that it had changed. He said that I’m now more skittish of everything.

I would like to think that I’m doing good and getting farther in my recovery than I probably am, but in reality I still need lots of help. I was a very independent person before with the attitude that there’s nothing God and I can’t figure out or handle. 

Now, I have to admit I’m afraid to be alone. I’m afraid of falling. I don’t comprehended things as quickly as before. I get confused easily. I lack the ability to concentrate on one thing for any length of time (even now I got distracted and stopped to do something else before remembering I was writing this info). 

My life has forever changed since my lightning strike. I’m not the same person I was. I’m learning to adjust to my new normal which I know will take time. 

It’s peculiar how a traumatic event will change your perception and outlook on life. I’m just focusing on one day at a time. I’m thankful for the Lord’s mercies and His faithfulness to be by my side each step of the way. I’m thankful for my loving family that has been supportive along the way.

Lamentations 3:22-2

8:45p – Sharp stabbing pain in center of chest. Costocondritisflairing up again! Ouch!!

John 10:28-30
And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father’s hand. I and my Father are one.

Thankful that I have the assurance of eternal security in Christ Jesus. Through mountain top experiences or stormy seas, God’s love for me will never fade.

Journal Entries July 1-3, 2108

July 1, 2018

Today was a bit much for me.  I’m in pain from my head to my toes. I crashed for a couple of hours when we came home from church today. 

Had trouble focusing while playing piano in afternoon service. 

Joe doesn’t seem to get it. It gets frustrating.

July 2, 2018

The total length of your circulatory system stretches an amazing 60,000 miles. www.quora.com

…nerves  grow  back  at  the rate  of  an  inch  per  month…

July 3, 2018

8.13a Woke up with mild headache. Tired. Lower back aches. Hands and arms fiery, tingling pain. Feet ache. Ankles slighty swollen & ache.Bright lights bothersome.Tired. 

10.48p I’m so overwhelmed right now. Lord, lead me to the Rock that is higher than I (Psalm 61)

Psalm 61:1-2 Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer. From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

My Anchor Holds

Image by Christo Anestev from Pixabay 

Hebrews 6:19-20
Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil;
Whither the forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus, made an high priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.

Thankful that my anchor is in Christ Jesus. He alone can keep me safe in the midst of stormy weather.

🎶”Will your anchor hold in the storms of life,
When the clouds unfold their wings of strife?
When the strong tides lift, and the cables strain,
Will your anchor drift or firm remain? We have an anchor that keeps the soul
Stedfast and sure while the billows roll,
Fastened to the Rock which cannot move,
Grounded firm and deep in the Savior’s love.”🎶

June 29, 2018

Journal Entries June 25 – 26, 2018

June 25, 2018

12:00p- Kiddos going to camp this week – Jordon (PCC Basketball camp) & Dezirae(Gulf Coast Baptist Camp). This mom is excited for them, but nervous for them too. Praying for God’s protection and leading in their lives. 🙏❤

June 26, 2018

9>30p – A few more symptoms to overcome…painful, swollen feet and legs which turn red when I’m on my feet too long.

9:59p I saw a t-shirt with a similar saying on it yesterday while dropping our son off at camp. I immediately thought of Psalms 46:1 “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
It was an encouragement to me. It has stuck with me (actual word I’m trying to think of escapes me at the moment).
On the way home, we ended up driving through a thunderstorm. I am scared of them since my lightning strike. I was able to quote this to myself and keep my fears to a minimum.
Thought I’d share to help someone else…

Journal Entries June 19, 2018

June 19, 2018

9>23p – I’ve got good news to share…my blood pressure is finally in the normal range! It was 104/73 today. That’s a huge difference from 173/131 just a couple of weeks ago.
I called my Dr because I was starting to feel faintish. He is cutting my newest blood pressure rx in half.
I know I still have a long road to recovery, but I’m heading in the right direction. Keep moving forward!

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.

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
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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.