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Lightning Strikes Journal Entries 30-31 December 2020

Dec 30

6am woke hot n perspiry. Whole body throbbing. Low back intense throbbing. Legs ache. Feet slight pins and needles to stand at first. Arms ache. Very tired.

Started on Bible reading goal for next year. Genesis 1-3

400p driving home my right hand popped and caused extreme sharp in hand. Both hands ache something aweful. Need a nap.

800 showering still quite a chore. Arms cramping and fatiguing out. Out of breath. Have to sit and rest a while to catch breath.

930 been trying to get pics and info on year review for church last few days. Need to transfer to Joe’s laptop. My body is fighting back in pain!!

1000 headache. Neck hurts. Shoulders ache. Upper back aches. Low back & rt hip throbbing. Legs ache with random muscle spasms. Arms & hands throbbing. Lower lft leg tourniquet tightening feeling with some numbness & tingling. Lft leg midway to toes and both feet feel like their freezing. Short of breath. Hands are beginning to sting. I’m very tired, but last longer than usual. Yay.

Periodic random sharp pains in lft abdomen. Oh, boy!

 

Dec 31

600 very rough night. Up every couple hours. I hurt horribly all over. Arms and hands throbbing. Body feels like storms coming.

845 Joe called to let me know appliance store finally had washer. He asked them to hold it for 30 min so I could go look at it. Only problem was I didn’t have a vehicle.

Also, we have friends coming at 9:30. I tried calling. Had to leave her a msg to push back until 10am.

Called mom  for help. She happily obliged.

Washer is a Maytag w/ commercial technology. I bought. Guys at shop loaded it in van.

Joe & Jordon will have to unload after church tonight.  Friends helped with cleaning livingroom and kitchen.

400p running late to pick up birthday brownie for quarterly birthday celebration. Brownie went over good. Tasted very good too. My flounder ended up being good.

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Lightning Strikes Journal Entries 28-29 December 2020

Dec 28

800a woke to horrible pain in low back and rt hip is killing me. Drains me of energy. Trouble moving. No pain in feet. Slow moving today. Hands and arms numbish & tingly. Very thirsty.

1000a need to look for exercises to help with flexibility and tightening core muscles – I mean strengthening.

Found YouTube video about 6 exercises everyone should do

Tone & Tighten

Real fitness for real people

6 exercises you should do daily

  1. Chin tuck
  2. Neck & Upper back extension
  3. Doorway stretches
  4. Lower back extension stretch (cobra)

10 second hold, repeated 10xs, 2-3xs daily

  1. Tall knee hip flexor stretch

20 seconds hold, repeat 3xs, 2-3xs daily

Both sides

  1. Hamstring stretch

20 second hold, 3xs, 2-3 xs daily

1050 TBI coordinator wants to do in home visit tomorrow. At least right now they’re doing outside visits only bc of covid and the social distance rules.

145p burned my index finger on air fryer. Applied mustard to ease pain. Ouch!!! That hurts!!!

315p decided to go to store to get items needed for dinner tomorrow.

600 I’m feeling the exercising in my chest. It’s hurting something fierce. I hope I didn’t agitate the costochondritis. Need to sit still and rest a while.

930 decided to try hoverboard with kids holding each hand. Jordon hollard, “With your balance Mom No!” I told him I just wanted to try but with their help. I couldn’t balance too well and it only wanted to move backwards. I think I ran over his toes. Ouch! If kids weren’t holding my hand I would’ve fell on my face. Epic fail!!! Lol. At least at this moment I know I cannot ride hoverboard.

1000p finally remembered to pay phone bill. It was 6 days late. Ugh! At least there wasn’t a late fee.

1150p low back pain is extremely intense. Upper torso stings mildly. Neck hurts. Brain hurts. Headache. Tummy didn’t hurt as much today but still hurts some. Hands ache.

Dec 29

6a exhausted. Woke feeling as if I walked a marathon without preparing. Ankle to top of head hurts. Arms numbish & tingly. Low back throbbing.

830 having trouble getting moving today. However, I did finish reading my Bible for the year today.

945 exhausted and very lethargic all day. Worked on year end review in segments until brain started fogging and hurting. Sinuses congested headache. Easily agitated. Tired but not falling to sleep yet.

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Lightning Strikes Journal Entries 25-27 December 2020

Dec 25

1130 bahaha just discovered the asparagus got left out and is already rotten. Have to back up and punt. I’m exhausted and getting grouchy.

330 finally able to lay down. Tummy hurts.  Family picking up house while I lay down.

Invited two guys for Christmas dinner. Both were very appreciative for the food and fellowship.

Overall had a good day. I’m hurting something fierce and need some sleep.

Dec 26

730 rough night. Woke several times. Whole body aches deeply stinging to bones. Headache. Woke from strange dreams. Tummy hurts. Nerves sting deeply all over body. Type of pain that’s not easily ignored and makes it difficult to move. I’d rather sat in bed all day, but I know that can’t happen today.

1200p Joe took me on a date. I suppose our waitress was having a bad day bc her service was horrible. I enjoyed the company though. I love spending time with the love of my life.

Kids went out to have fun at mall. They came back with gifts for Joe & I. Fire Stick for Joe & necklace for me.

8p family went to see Christmas light at Colonnades. Gave family in middle a thank you and some homemade orange marmalade. He look surprised we brought them a gift.

Jakob proposed to his girlfriend. She said “Yes”.

1155p attempted to braid hair. Hands cramped quickly making it difficult to finish. Arms cramping and fatiguing out. Intense chore. I miss being able to braid my own hair without pain or assistance.

Dec 27

630 woke from strange dream tired (I was actively either pursing something or being pursued. Not sure which.)  Whole body aches. Minimal pain in feet upon standing. Low back and upper body hurt the most. Sinuses congested. Lots of nasal drip down back of throat.

815 sudden allergy attack almost made me puck. Took Tylenol sinus and nasonex. Feel weak and exhausted.

1000a in a very sarcastic mood. Don’t know why. Lol. Enjoy seeing the kids today. Supposedly one of the kids school bus driver knows me. Name seems familiar, but I don’t know if that’s good or bad.

11a trouble focusing on music. Brain feels overtaxed and tired

1150a suddenly exhausted and sleepy

236 upper body and arms sting. Need a nap.

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Lightning Strikes Journal Entries 22-24 December 2020

Dec 22

https://draxe.com/health/raynauds-syndrome/

Tummy hurts, urine darkening, low grade fever, general feeling of unwellness. Think I may have start of uti. Indigestion.

Headache, eyes watery, sinus congestion, random numbness and tingling in arms & legs, muscles ache, nerve pain, feet chilly. Going to bed early 930

Dec 23

Crazy day. Joe got off work early so he and Dezirae could leave sooner to go pick up Jakob & Bri for Christmas at our house.

Shortly after they left I went to pick up Jordon from work and do the grocery shopping. Took about hour and half even with Jordon helping. Walked behind buggy bc no wheelchairs. My rt hip is killing me!

I’m exhausted and in much pain. Suppose to be a thunderstorm some time after midnight. Nerves sting thru body. Nerves in legs also feel like on fire! Skin itches. Headache. Neck hurts. Lights bothersome. Low back throbbing. Feet sting.

Took night meds and naproxen 500mg.

Dec 24

245a woke to strange noise. Soon learned it was thunder and lightning. Nerves jumped into fight or flight mode. Emergency notice on phone indicates we are under tornado watch until 11am. Make me feel uneasy. Got up and checked house from inside. Praying for God’s safety. “What time I am afraid I will trust in thee” begins to repeat in my head.

I’m so tired. Think I’ll try to fall back asleep. Rt hip screaming pain. Lft arm & hand numbish & tingly.

Rain eased around 8 or 9am. Whole body throbs.

Took shower and noticed some how I skinned my knee recently and don’t remember doing so?? It’s bleeding and needs a bandaid. Made it longer in shower before arms started cramping and giving out. Progress is good. Still wore out after shower. Have to rest a bit before moving on to next project.

Enjoying being home alone today. Pacing myself so I can enjoy Christmas day. Finished the Hawaiian.salad. worked on picking up house more. Made pumpkin cheesecake. Dinner in crockpot. Worked on bulletin some. Listen/ watch Christmas movies. All of that wore me out to near passing out. Laid down about 230.

Joe & gang arrived home around 3pm.

755 trouble keeping place while playing Christmas hymns. Frustrating. Face feels flushed and hot. Headache.

1157 in bed before midnight save three minutes. Haha. I’m exhausted and hurting from head to toe. Cinnamon rolls in fridge for morning. Plan on getting up around 7am to do personal devos before activities begin. I forgot to grab the manners and customs book at church for my Bathsheba study. Did remember everything else though. Back stinging. Head pounding. Hands & rt hip throbbing. Random muscle spasms in tummy. Tummy not hurting as bad. Started taking AZO cranberry & C capsules for possible UTI. Already starting to feel better.

Discovered that three of my prescription meds cause weight gain. I’m tripled wammied. Ugh

Thank you, Lord, for Your sacrificial gift.

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Lightning Strikes Journal Entries 19-21 December 2020

Dec 19

Woke to extreme pain! Whole body stings. All muscles and joints stiff like they’re rusting. Low back throbbing. Hands and arms numbish and tingling. Massive headache. Lights bothersome.

Need to stretch it out to get moving.

Decided to take most of day to rest. Much pain today so not able to do much today anyways.

Washer quit working altogether. Appliance store won’t have any more until Monday afternoon. Can’t afford a brand new one. Praying for God to provide.

Center of chest has been popping off and on all day. Now it hurts horribly. Need to take anti inflammatory. I’m limited in my function so I don’t get what’s triggering it. Maybe changing dryer vent to indoors yday but I didn’t do any lifting or lift arms above head. ???

Headache moderate. Hands swollen and throbbing. Shoulders ache. Low back & rt hip throbbing. Legs ache. Feet freezing.

Trimmed two inches off my hair before showering. Couldn’t stand it anymore. Showering still a chore. Arms cramping. Slight dizzy spell. Legs felt weak. Need socks on feet. Sharp pains in tummy area periodically today. Tummy muscles spasming.

Dec 20

Woke tired and hurting. Bad headache. Tummy hurts. Feels very bloated. Ugh.

Had fun helping in nursery today. Trying to teach little one to use ASL for please and thank you. He’s slowly getting it.

Trouble following music today. Brain/ vision feel blurry and swirly.

1215 Joe says my face is flushed & red. Felt forehead to see if I had fever. No.

Left side of chest hurting. Exhausted. Feet freezing. Nerves sting. Sinuses congested. Face starting to feel like it’s on fire.

Took two hour afternoon nap. Could’ve slept longer but pain was too much. Sharp pain in left side chest starting to concern me. Tried to tell Joe but it didn’t I come out right. He in mtgs for couple hours. Feeling worse. +

Dec 21

Woke at 6am from strange dream. Dreamt I was getting a strange deep tissue massage on lft side. Woke during dream feeling like I was sleeping on fluffy cloud and felt rested and relaxed.

Whole body aches and stings. Both arms numbish and tingling.

Decided to put up some canning jars. Ended up cleaning out fridge. Wrapped 90% of presents. Need couple more presents and all will be well.

800p went outside to look for the “Bethlehem Star” with family. Two hands width away from partial moon. It’s in our southwest sky. It’s been 800 years since it was last seen!

Tickles my funny bone bc in Bible the Wise men looked for star in the East, but it’s in our southwest sky.

1030 trying to finish reading bible passage for today – Revelation 12-17. Page on Bible app looks as if page is rippling as I scroll up making it difficult to read. Making me dizzy.

Have bad headache. Low back & rt hip throbbing. Neck hurts. Muscle spasms in tummy. Legs ache. Feet hurt. Exhausted. Hands swollen and throbbing. Skin itchy. Back feels clammy yet chilly freezing sensation. Lft chest hurts..

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Lightning Strikes Journal Entries 16-18 December 2020

Dec 16

Slept pretty good though had several weird dreams

Can’t seem to keep my days straight lately. Prepping for church Christmas party but randomly thought today was Tuesday instead.

Need to help Dezirae with Math. I do not like math anymore. That makes me sad and frustrated. Gonna have to slow down the lessons bc she’s not getting it. She really needs a tutor.  Two math lessons has given me a headache, blurred vision, and made me very tired.

1200p retrograde amnesia?  Center of chest lft side burning and aches through to left shoulder and upper back.

800 Christmas party went well. My sausage peppers wontons were a hit. Out of 58 there’s only 13 left. I’m exhausted. Back & upper shoulders stinging. Body aches.

822 I’m done for the day

1030 exhausted and hurting all over. It’s chilly in house. 39° outside. Shivering in my skin. Neck hurts. Congested. Eyes watery. Head hurts with throbbing pain on rt side. Low back throbbing. Tummy aches. Feet throbbing. Muscles randomly spasming through body.

Dec 17

800 slept hard. Several strange dreams I couldn’t get out of. Whole body fiercely aches deep to bones. It hurts to move. I could sleep longer.

Read Deuteronomy 29-31

Hands and arms keep going numb and tingling. Low back throbbing. Sinuses congested.

930 took morning meds and 1/2 dropper cbd oil subliminally. Decided to wash boys clothes. Ended up trying to clean up their room a bit in hopes that Jakob will be able to come home for Christmas.

1030 Mom came over to help me pick up the house some. I was grateful.

1200 exhausted and ready to rest a while.

200 decided to work on blog a little while. Bad headache ensues. Neck hurts. Low back throbbing. Thinking feels blurry & foggy. Put dinner on in Instapot. Laying down for little while to rest back and brain.

530 face feels flushed and hot. Neck hurts. Headache moderate.

700p face feels like it’s on fire. Mentioned it to Joe. Joe says it looks like it feels hot bc it’s really red. Trouble focusing playing piano. Hands throbbing and starting to feel hot.

Exhausted. Trouble thinking straight. Whole body stings and burns with pain. Skin itchy all over. Crashing.

Dec 18

3a woke tired and exhausted. Tossing and turning. In much pain and can’t seem to get comfortable.

7a woke to use restroom. Exhausted. Whole body throbbing in pain. Eyes leaking .

8a need to get out of bed and heat the house up to take chill off. It’s 57° inside/and 39° outside currently. Will turn venting around on dryer to help heat inside. Ended up cleaning behind dryer. Took me longer than expected. Putting purification oil in the water base to purify air and make house smell good.

1100a chest and body hurting strongly. Overdid it.

1120a temp now 63° inside. Mid & Low back icy burning sensation.

430 exhausted. Need to rest a while.

1050 night times are tough. Just as I’m laying in bed and beginning to relax my nerve start hurting worse to sometimes almost makes me want to scream.

Bad headache most of day. Seen few pictures of what a migraine sufferer may see. It was weird to see bc that is what I try to explain when I say my brain and vision feels like it’s blurring. Apparently, I’m having migraines more often than I thought.

Whole body itches. Tummy feels so bloated it might explode. Gas bubbles keep moving back up my esophagus. It feels really weird but funny sounding too. Not sure how to explain the nerve pain tonight…l I e a million nerve fiber endings are exploding and shooting sharp needles thru my skin from inside out. It’s rather unnerving (not correct verbage but the correct word escapes me right now). Rt hip throbbing. Random muscle spasms thru body mostly legs and sides. Hands swollen and throbbing. Congested. Chest center aches.

Night meds taken. CBD 25mg sublingually.

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Lightning Strikes Journal Entries 13-15 December 2020

a woke in extreme pain!!! It hurts to think about moving. Woke to Joe rubbing my back. It feels good. Joe kindly gave me a massage with pain relief rub. It eased pain slightly.

Joe kindly gathered everything together for taking to church for our church family Christmas dinner. I’m moving slowly today. Joe had Dezirae help me roll my hair. I was in a hurry so after my arms rested a little. I told her to go get ready and I’ll finish. Took morning meds & pain rx.

200 morning services went well. I’m exhausted and wore out. Body is stinging throbbing. I need to crash.

500 Joe woke me from nap. Could’ve slept longer. I feel so weak, exhausted, and hurting.

1030 watched couple movies with family. Hardly moved. Headache. Extremely fatigued. Whole body throbbing pain.

Night meds taken, cbd capsule, and pain rx.

Night meds include: propranolol, magnesium, turmeric, zyrtec, fish oil, & vitamin c

Dec 14

600a woke to sharp stabbing pain in chest!! Applied pain roller liberally to cover chest. Laid back down. Eyes heavy and having hard time keeping them open. Fell back asleep.

As eo pain rub began working it almost felt like menthol working…like when you suck on menthol cough drop except in my chest. Weird but felt good.

700a chest pain has eased but whole body hurts and it’s hard to move. Standing feels like walking on egg shells. Ouch!

Read Revelation 7-11.

Washed three loads clothes. Had kids carry basket to clothes line and I hung two loads.

Decided to order 4×6 family photos to put in Christmas cards. Found 50% off coupon. Yay! Love finding deals.

Messaged Joe’s siblings to verify their addresses. Quickly learned that I’ve been out of the loop for the past three years. Kind of frustrating but funny too. I thought his one brother was still working on his house. Learned he’s been done for four years. Ouch!

600p took kids Christmas shopping. Store didn’t have what I wanted to get my person. Bummer. Had to look for something else. Had fun spending time with Joe. Had to get his input for 2nd gift for kids. Still have no idea what I’m getting him for Christmas. What he really wants is out of our budget. Also got the food items I needed for finger foods for our church family Christmas party on Wednesday. Want to attempt making Sausage Pepper Wontons. Looks simple. We’ll see.

830 I’m wore out. Legs are wobbly and throbbing. Walked behind buggy in store. Periodic sharp shooting pains in legs.

1030 remembered I was suppose to work on Christmas cards to put in mail tomorrow. Started working on them. Getting sleepy. Whole body aches moderately fierce. Only got 1 load clothes folded.

Night meds taken, pain rx taken, cbd capsule taken, eo pain roller applied to chest.

Dec 15

Joe called out today due to migraine. Whole body stiff and achy upon waking. Feet hurt to stand on at first.

Busy day. Dezirae had dentist apt. Next she treated us to get our nails done. Saw that Coffee monster was practically next door so I treated us to drinks. Stopped at Dollar Tree on way home.

Exhausted and hurting from running around decided to rest while watching movie. Only I had trouble sitting still bc of caffiene. Chose to work on cutting out thank you notes and bookmakers. Decided to make homemade breads

In much pain. Past. wore out.+

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Lightning Strikes Journal Entries 10-12 December 2020

Dec 10

600 slept pretty good last night. Feet feel like I’m stepping on broken glass. Body feels like it’s ridden with arthritis. Hurts to move.

Brain seems fairly alert right now. Haven’t felt like this in long time. Going to take advantage and work on blog.

650 practicing hymns before service. Brain blurring. Too many notes to follow. Hand, brain, and keys not coordinating. Headache intensifying.

740 feeling really sleepy all of a sudden. Ears ringing high pitch.

800p center chest starting to hurt bad. Overdid it at church working on putting up new bulletin board. Ugh. I felt half way decent and wanted to get done what I could. Low back throbbing bad too.

1045 exhausted but awake. Moderate headache. Took pain rx. Neck hurts. Back aches. Low back throbbing. Hands ache. Legs ache. Feet & ankles throbbing burning. Ear ringing has stopped. Throat feels swollen. Tummy hurts.

Also have had periodic feelings of being zapped as if being electrocuted. It last about a minute or two each time. Has happened handful of timea today. Weird.

Night meds/vitamins taken.

Dec 11

700 having had time waking up. Strange dreams. Eyes feel heavy. Headache. Neck hurts and has tingling burning slight chilled sensation. Shoulders are sore. Arms and hands numb and tingling – rt arm more prominent. Back throbs. Low back throbbing. Rt hip aches. Legs hurt and have random muscle twitching. Feet throbbing with numbness and tingling. Stuffy nose ( that’s now a constant first thing in am). Very thirsty with yucky metal taste in mouth.

In essence, I hurt all over this morning.

900 On Wednesday, I started drinking a breakfast milkshake with milk, D.E., chocolate syrup, chia seeds, & ice. I’m not usually hungry in mornings anyways. I find it easier to just drink something. Anyways, I have lost 3 lbs and 1 inch off my waist so far. Yay!

11a chiropractor apt. Treating my costochondritis areas today. Holy cow! Pressure points really hurt! Drew tears . Acupuncture – needles in both sides base of neck, both sides of upper chest, both sides of upper arms, and both wrists. I think total of 8. The one in rt wrist hurt the worst – felt zap all way to tip of index finger.

Adjusted wrists, neck, & upper back, & shoulders. Used adjusting tool to tap and adjust front of chest area – 4 spots.

Told him about the icy sensation in center of chest that radiates thru to back and it’s actually ice cold to the touch. He said his first thought was raynouds syndrome. Hmm. Interesting. Told him about my thumb turning white with no explanation and that neurologist mentioned raynouds but didn’t think so bc it only happened once.

Explained that reynauds doesn’t happen regularly and usually only in cold weather.

Told him icy sensation occurs when I lift my arms above my heart any length of time. It’s only been that way post LS. Checked shoulders out. Had me lift my arms slowly to ceiling. Pressed on upper back and shoulder areas while I raised them. Shoulders are fine. Feels it might just be a weakened muscle issue and need to work on rebuilding strength. Thinks it shouldn’t hurt to continue to use the muscles when I have icy sensation but to just rest as needed and gradually work those muscles to increase strength. He was surprised that I used to be able to lift 100lbs. Said I was a strong person. Lol.  Can now only lift 10lbs without hurting myself. Have 90 lbs to go. I’m to go back in three weeks.

https://www.healthline.com/health/raynauds-phenomenon#additional-symptoms

1027 I’m exhausted and hurting. Feel like I had a fight and lost.

Had to preserve a pumpkin today. Able to cut it in chunks. Got 1/3 of it processed and started wearing out. Had to figure something else out that was easier. Ended up canning the other 2/3. Had to ask for help with dinner – homemade pizzas.

Upper body throbbing horribly. Arms and hands throbbing. Low back throbbing. Legs ache. Fingers stinging. Skin itching.

Pm meds taken. Pain rx taken. Cbd capsule taken.

Dec 12

700 oh! I hurt something aweful. Feels like I was beat up badly and can hardly move. Lft side of throat hurts. Bad headache.

It feels as if it’s going to rain but weather on phone says its not.

100 play practice went ok. People don’t seems to have much Christmas spirit.

300 had to stop at store supplies for tomorrow’s Christmas dinner. Started feeling lightheaded midway thru shopping. Joe helped get us checked out. He’s a sweetheart.

400 I’m exhausted and feel a crash oncoming. Need to go lie down for a while.

530 crashed for more than an hour. Probably could have slept longer. Have no energy.

1150 whole body stings. Hands throbbing. Low back burning throbbing.  Lft lower leg from 2″ under knee down to toes tourniquet tightening feeling with numbness and tingl8. Feet cold.  Lft foot feels like it’s freezing but only chilly to touch.  Shoulders stinging.  Exhausted.  Feel warm.

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Lightning Strikes 7-9 December 2020

Dec 7

620 woke from deep sleep I think strange dreams. Thought it was later than it is. In much pain.

830 tingling sensation in back of head (covers entire back half of head) will chilling tingling sensation down spine. Both ears ringing.

1100 chilling stinging sensation in back penetrating thru body to front chest.

200p choked on water

330 Chemical compounds in foods can inhibit a key Sars-CoV-2 Enzyme

https://news.ncsu.edu/2020/11/food-chemical-compounds-can-inhibit-a-key-sars-cov-2-enzyme/

Decided to get few groceries before picking up Jordon’s rx. Took me 1.5 hrs and I still forgot things. Try again another day. Need to prep for ladies mtg tomorrow.

830 Dezirae & I tried our hand on new Christmas cookie – Peppermint Candy Spritz cookies. Didn’t turn out exactly the way we expected but they tasted good. We will tweak recipe a little next time.

I had to keep sitting down bc my back is hurting horribly tonight.

1100 crashing quickly. Exhausted and in much pain.

 

Dec 8

Woke at 6am excited about the Ladies Christmas Cookie Exchange. It’s freezing inside!. Actually it’s 64 and I feel like a popsicle almost. Back under the covers I go until I warm up a piece.

Will read my Bible. Today is 1 John 4 & 5. Read couple devotionals & pray. Check emails. Post verse to church Facebook & devotional tid bit to my page.

Helped Dezirae with Math. Well, I tried at least. Thankful for Teaching Textbooks. Couldn’t make it through without that. Math alone now hurts my brain and make me feel cross eyed. I have to rest a while afterwards.

For part of Home Ec, Dezirae helped me make Peanut Butter Blossoms. Had her do math by doubling the batch so I could have some for home too. She will also be cooking Shepherd’s Pie for dinner.

1230 middle of my back has icy burning sensation. Had Dezirae feel my back to make sure I wasn’t just imagining it. She said ideas freezing cold.

130 I’m exhausted and need a nap for tonight.

Dec 9

500a woke an hour earlier than I was suppose to bc I got my days mixed up. Ugh.

Reset alarm.

600 I’m exhausted and don’t want to get out of bed. Feet hurt upon standing. Whole body aches. Slept decent last night. Strange dream.

Have bad headache. It feels as if someone has pair of XL vice grips clamped on my head and is squeezing. Took 2 Tylenol.

700a decided to start straightening around house. Fleeting thought to attach dryer vent for heat in house but decided against it bc I didn’t want chest to hurt. I’m really putting off grading papers. This school year has been wacky & throwing me off mentally. I don’t like it.

1030 spent couple hours working on school stuff. Somehow Dezirae’s grades missing from 1st quarter. Can’t seem to find them. Thankfully, I have things on paper as well. Had to retype and save. Ugh. Brain hurting & vision blurring. Tingling in brain. Middle of back icy sensation and it’s making me cold. Turned heater on to take chill off in house. Need a blanket. Feet are cold even with socks on.

Exhausted. Feel like I’m going to crash.

1100 laid down on couch. Crashed quickly and slept for 20 minutes. Dezirae said I dell asleep fast and started snoring immediately. Lol. I have never fallen asleep that fast. Good thing I chose to lay down.

500 made twice baked spaghetti for dinner. It was a hit.

1030 I’m exhausted. Need my beauty sleep.8

Bad headache. Neck.hurts. Hands  throbbing. Back & rt hip throbbing. Legs ache. Feet tingling. Chilly burning sensation in middle of back moat of day. Ears ringing. Crashing soon.

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Lightning Strikes 4-6 December 2020

Dec 4

300 woke in extreme pain!!! Sharp stabbing pain in center of chest generates thru to back. Arms & hands burning throbbing.

Applied Vicks to chest & pain eo roller. Took pain rx. I just want to cry loudly :(.

Heated up heating pad to apply to chest. It hurts worse to lie down.

Sinuses acting up too. Took Tylenol sinus. Rt ear throbbing. Thunderstorm not helping either.

Took me over an hour for pain to ease enough that I could get comfortable to lay flat on belly to fall back asleep.

830 overslept but needed the sleep. Low grade fever gone. 98.3

1100p had decent day as long as I didn’t try to lift my hands/arms above my heart. Back on anti-inflammatory meds to ease Costochondritis again. Guess it’s going to take longer than I thought this time. So not the direction I want to be going in.

Started feeling hot around 6pm. Took temp around 8p. It’s. 99.7 – low grade for me.

Could stress be a factor?

Headache, neck aches, back aches, mid back rt side feels seized up and crampy, st hip throbbing, legs ache, legs keep moving, skin itches, hands swollen and throbbing, feet tingling and throbbing. Tired. Upper back stinging. Muscles in back randomly jumping/spasming.

 

Dec 5

900a our family delivered blessing bags to our local police & fire dpts. Have to make 12 or 14 more bc the one fire dept much bigger than last year. The last we delivered to was also hosting a car show and bbq plate fundraiser for a local resident that has cancer. We walked around looking at the cars, talking with the people, and passing out tracts. Joe did most of talking.

12p Wore me out. Thankful we could buy bbq plates bc I was exhausted and hurting.

Lazy day mostly rest of say. Did manage to jell my marmalade and can it. Tastes scrumptious.

600p bout of runs with tummy hurting. Not sure what caused it.

11p exhausted, tired, and hurting all over. Had to be careful to not move upper body too much or it’d hurt worse. Rest is important but so hard when my mind says I have too much to do.

Let’s just say I hurt from head to toes. Headache, neck hurts, rt ear hurts, hands swollen & throbbing, back stinging throbbing, chest hurts – mostly deep pain with periodic sharp stabbing pain, legs ache, muscle spasms randomly, feet stinging throbbing.

 

 

Dec 6

700 woke from strange dream but I can’t seem to recall details. Slight headache. Neck hurts. Whole body aches. Feel blah be humbug today. Need to shake it off.

Joe offered to get lunch prepared for today. Thankful bc I’m moving slow today.

Decided to curl my hair. Had to ask Dezirae for help about 3/4 way through bc my arms tuckered out. That’s progress.

115 lunch was delicious. Ate one plate and I’m stuffed. Tummy feels overfilled. Exhausted and chilly. Feet cold. Put socks on.

300p have lots to do but I’m so tired. Need energy.

Had Jordon help me hang the garland around baptistry & put poinsettias on corners.

430 choir practice made my brain and vision start to go blurry and almost double. Bad headache.

1100 in lots of pain and exhausted

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