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Lightning Strikes Journal Entries 26-27 June 2019

June 26

5:00a- scared awake. Joe needed the car keys (I forgot to hang them up). Muscles began to spasm. I hurt everywhere.

8:00a-Took over an hour of deep breathing and listening to music to fall asleep for one hour.

8:45a- called DMV to schedule apt for Jordon to get his permit. Lady told me it’s all done online.  I excused myself and had to explain that a had a TBI and tried yday but couldn’t figure out how to do it. Lady asked me to hold a minute. When she came back, she was kind enough to do it for me while I gave her the info. I hated having to admit that new things are difficult to comprehend, but at least I was able to make him an apt. It’s a surprise. 

11:49a- Not a happy camper. At eye  Dr’s office for Dezirae, been sitting in waiting room 1 1/2 hours. The longer I sit the tighter my muscles get and more pain it causes and more agitated I get. Turned on music on phone. Applied pain roller blend to my neck.

Ended up being at Dr’s office for almost 3 hours. I’m hurting horribly.

4:00p- had to meet missionaries at church. Jordon mowed yard for littlle bit until Joe needed to get inside house. Really need to find his keys. 

9:49p- so worn out that I crashed out on chair in livingroom around 7:30ish. Joe woke me at 9 to go to bed. Every fiber of my being is screaming pain! Tears leaking from eyes. I’ve over done myself the laat few days. Completely exhausted. Managed to invite few friends over for Jordon’s 16th bday on Monday. Don’t want him to miss out bc I’m not feeling up to it. Gotta figure out what to get him.

June 27

7:50a- woke to intense pain in entire back. Muscles randomly spazzing thru body. Neck throbbing. Headache. Tears leaking from my eyes. Overdoing it is not worth the pain. Take me a bit but need to get moving to see if it’ll ease. Need some herbal tea.

1:50p- burning papers put me out of breath. Need to rest a moment to catch breath then get ready for church. Have to make list of things to bring or otherwise I indubitably will forget. Dizzy. Hands sharp pains. Bent over too far now low back & shoulders painfully throbbing.

Doc has me switching pain med and it seems my pain is more intense now. Hopefully, it’ll kick in and ease pain. If only I could find there were an herb that reduces pain without long term side effects. Still looking.

5:30p- attempted to lay down and rest a bit. I’m still hurting muchly (I know that’s not right verbage but can’t think of word at moment). Friend called to talk and asked prayer. 

7:30- neck pain, rt hip throbbing, back hurts, brain feels like its floating hard to focus. Asked God to help me play piano – can’t focus on notes and keys  

11:17p- I’m hurting and exhausted.  

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Lightning Strike Journal Entries 24-25 June 2019

June 24

11:53a- Received call from Dr. I do NOT have yeast in my throat!  It doesn’t explain bumps on tongue and down throat. While it’s good news, guess I’ve perplexed Dr’s once again. Lol

12:00- Chiro apt in Pensacola, FL. Did spinal scan and xrays.  Have to make apt to come back for follow up apt. Gave me copy of read out. Funny thing is the spot that read normal is where I hurt when I lift my arms for any length of time.

Everyone was really friendly even the dog. Pleasantly surprised to see scripture on the walls. Got impression it’s for rich people though. At least first 2 visits are paid for already.

5:30p- met missionaries at church. Family helped me with putting vinyl letters on VBS banner. Guys hung it for me. I am hurting!!! Feel like a decrepit old granny (except I’m not even a granny yet haha). Pain hurts none the less. 

6:00p- I’m spent no more go in me. Suggested to family leftovers for dinner. 

8:00p- I passed out on chase lounge in livingroom for over an hour. 

11:27p- took 2 Tylenol and muscle relaxer. Doc wants me off the Naproxen. Called pharmacy earlier today. New pain rx not ready yet. I sure hope it helps ease my pain. 

Muscles cramping thru body tensing up while lying in bed. I hurt so much that eyes are watery. Pain from head to toes. Headache, neck throbbing, shoulders & upper back aching, low back throbbing, muscles in legs tense and crampy, calves ache, feet and ankles ache, hands swollen and achy, thirsty, rt ear hurts, left ear ringing  off and on, muscles twitching on face

June 25

6:45a- Oh, the pain! Why do I have to hurt so bad upon waking? Woke from nightmare. Hurt from head to toe throbbing pain. Level 9

8:00a- fasting blood work this morning…not sure if I should take pain rx…wish I could but I’ll play it safe

https://www.webmd.com/cholesterol-management/fasting-blood-tests

12:45p- attending funeral/celebration of life for Dr Phillip Shouppe. Around 300 people attended. He certainly left behind a positive legacy for his family, friends, and patients alike. So many people showed that they had to add chairs and even then over 50 people were standing.

30 plus years of service as a Chiropractor in the Mobile area. I was his first lightning survivor patient. His family even knew me as such (that tickled me). I expressed to the son that his father was the only Dr that had cared about my recovery. He thanked me and replied that was a good way to be remembered and encouraged me to do the same. Thankful that he knew the Lord as his Saviour and one day we’ll meet again.

My dad put my nerves on tight rope. His driving scared me today. I even watched YouTube videos on way home to keep my brain occupied (if you know me at all, those things irriate me).

10:46p- most of body throbbing pain with eyes slightly watering. Took muscle relaxer…body is so tense. Random muscle spams up and down body. Lower lft leg tourniquit tighten feeling with some numbness in lft foot. Left ankle area swollen. Bad headache. Bright lights bothersome. Low back intense throbbing. Hands swollen and achy. 

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Lightning Strikes Journal Entries 22-23 June 2019

June 22

7:00a- slept good last night. Still tired. Low back, neck, & rt hip throbbing.

11:45a- had to take it slow on visitation…moving head wrong kept making me wobbly even with cane…almost lost my balance couple times (if it weren’t for cane I would’ve fallen)  

2:00p- guys went to Jackson. Dezirae & I watched Hallmark movie. I fell asleep for about half hour. I was tired.

202p I’ve managed to perplex Dr’s once again. Throat culture came back negative – meaning I do not have thrush. While this is good news, it doesn’t explain the lesions on my tongue and down my esophagus.

6:00p- had parents over for dinner. Chicken, rice, peas, & rolls. Enjoyed fellowship.

10:57p- neck throbbing, low back & rt hip throbbing. Feet freezing. Lower left leg tourniquit tighten feeling with slight numbness. Center of chest hurts. Feeling wobbly and uneasy. 

June 23

11:26a- can’t figure out why some days it’s harder for me to focus on things than others especially when it comes to playing piano. Rt side started cramping and rear end become painful while playing piano. Wonder if there’s a way to pad the bench tactfully. Have headache causing unlevel feeling. Rt hip aching. I finally have nails painted. Funny how a little thing can brightn your attitude. Center of chest & upper back hurts/aches.

11:55a- rt leg cramping. Sharp pain in rt neck & shoulder

1:45p- need to lay down for a piece…feel lightheaded like I’m crashing

4:00p- tried hanging tapestry by myself

6:30p- realized while playing piano (attempting to anyways) that I forgot to put my shoes back on. Lol

10:44 – just took tick off Joe. Jordon stung by wasp twice. Applied baking soda paste. Keep eye on him…he seems to be okay. Noted tick bite in calendar told boys to check themselves. 

My eyes are burning. Bright lights bothersome. Pain level a 7 or 8. Did too much with putting letters on bulletin board and hanging tapestry. Couldn’t finish tapestry…had to ask for help bc lifting arms above my heart cause intense pain in arms, neck, shoulders, and chest.

11:40p-still wide awake in great pain

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Lightning Strikes Journal Entries 16-17 June 2019

June 16

7:00a – morning! Strange dream midst of Joe scared me awake. Put me in yucky mood. Ache all over. Feet hurt to walk on. Headache but it feels weird. Muscle randomly twitching thru body. Neck hurts. I just want to go back to bed.

8:00a- Joe sweet and put chicken in crockpot for me seasoned. Today’s Father’s Day but I’m not feeling it with kids not here. Glad Jakob’s here.

9:30a- balance very off today. Not feeling right. Let Joe know. Showed! me a storm’s coming

10:30a- taught Sunday School. Lesson was about Joseph’s brother visiting him in Egypt. Taught about kindness, forgiveness as God has forgiven us. (Eph 4:32). 

It began to storm with Lightning and thunder. Some of girls were getting scared. To be perfectly honest, I was too but I knew deep inside I had to be brave (I wanted to hide under table).

Reni asked ever so serious like, “Mrs. Melissa, I have question. What are we gonna do about the storm? I’m scared.”

I responded, “It’s going to be okay. We’re just gonna ignore the storm right now and focus on our lesson.” She said, “Ok” and smiled.

Kids just melt my heart. ❤ They certainly know how to help change your perspectives.  

12:00p- pain in lower back intense

2:50p- just finished lunch up with my Dad, Joe, & Jakob. Only able to wash part of dishes and get most of food put away. I’m hurting so bad! Need a nap. If it weren’t for it being Father’s Day, I’d stay in bed today.

4:00p- working straightening mission house up for next guests on 24th. Made 1 bed. Straightened out linens, & organized kitchen drawers. Back throbbing, out of breath, & exhausted. Have about a week to finish it up.  

6:00p- random hiccups

10:50p- I’m exhausted and really hurting all over. Hopefully, I’ll fall asleep quickly and stay asleep.  

June 17

9:45a- enjoyed being able to spend one on one time with Jakob this morning. Alone for about 5 hours. Took that time to rest, watch hallmark movie, and start planning lessons for school upcoming.

Washing dishes causes great pain in back and chest. 

Attempted to finish a split skirt pattern I started two years ago, but couldn’t figure out how to get started on next step. It was Greek to me. Perplexing.

6:00p- discussed with Jakob decisions he needs to make in near future.

11:59p- struggling to fall asleep even after deep breathing exercise. Keep hearing noises outside. 

Low back throbbing, rt hip throbbing, itching, hands swollen and achy, feet ache, lower lft leg tourniquit tighten feeling with some numbness in lft foot, 

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Lightning Strikes Journal Entries 20-21 June 2019

June 20

5:00a- woke in severe pain in rt hip & headache.

6:00a- took Naproxen, Joe applied pain rub to rt hip area – still throbbing

6:20a- applying ice pack to rt hip. Feet throbbing. Pain increaseth causing tears to leak out eyes. 

6:49a- lft ear ringing, head pounding, neck hurts, arms aching

8:30a- took nap. Head still pounding. Took migraine rx. Legs throbbing, neck hurts, rt hip throbbing, muscles spazzing randomly throughout body

1:00p- took 2nd nap.

2:00p- been hard to maneuver bc my legs feel like lead bricks today. Don’t know how to explain or cause. Migraine has eased. Still have slight headache. Things prepped for VBS mtg tonight (I think).

Feeling lethargic and weak presently.

Making D.E. drink. Maybe it’ll give me enough energy for rest of day.

4:00p- leave for church. Kids going to help with mission house. Recvd call letting me know Dr Shouppe, my chiropractor, passed away this morning.  🙁 He was one of only Dr’s that cared about my recovery.

11:55p- wide awake. Lower legs throbbing, tingly. Lower lft leg tourniquit tighten feeling. Lower back & rt hip aches, muscles randomly twitching thru body, neck hurts, hands ache, skin itchy, feet cold, head hurts

June 21

7am- woke from nightmare. Neck & rt hip throbbing, headache too. Muscle randomly twitching.

9:30a- going to The Explorium as family today. 

4:30p- saw new Dr today. Joe & I really like him. Very thorough. Did neck xray. Multiple muscle spams down spine from neck to lower back. Throat culture to check type of yeast in order to know how to treat. Took time to ask questions and listen.

He’s surprised that other Drs haven’t done much testing that should’ve already been done. Started today with neck xrays, throat culture (still battling thrush), fasting labs next week. Because I still battle vertigo, he said I most likely have inner ear damage.

Changing pain rx. Wants me off Naproxen as it could be a contributor to the thrush. Keep up with homeopathic/natural remedies for thrush. Increase Echinacea.  Glad I’m taking it.

Said other Dr should’ve treated me more strongly in beginning for thrush. Said there’s other things they should’ve already done but haven’t. Dr wants copies of file from other Dr.  I told him not sure wants in my file and explained what neurologist suggested. He was appalled. Told him they want to put me on botox, dementia rx, & antidepressants and I refused bc after research I felt side effects would’ve magnified symptoms. He said I did right for me.

Dr willing to learn and work with me treating one thing at a time. He’s okay with me using natural remedies. Dr says I have a good attitude considering all I’ve been thru…lucky to be alive. Told him I told Dr that God still has a purpose for me. Dr said, “He must have bc you’re still here.”

I thank the Lord for answered prayers!!! 

6:00p- exhausted! Resting until friends come in from out of town. Going to meet them for dinner.  

11:20p- had good visit. I’m exhausted.

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Lightning Strikes Journal Entries 18-19 June 2019

June 18

8:00a- rough night. Didn’t fall asleep until after 1am so much pain. Woke every about two hours. 

9:30a- made pineapple upside down pancakes for Jakob. They were delicious.

10:36a- its thunderstorming! Every nerve hurts. Extra unbalanced. Sinuses congested in overdrive. Brewing some thyme tea with oil of oregano to help.

1:53p- need to pick up few items from store. Sitting on floor in Wal-Mart. I’m wore out from shopping for few items. No wheelchairs available. Realized I forgot to drink my tea.

2:30p- came home, ate lunch, and crashed for about hour. 

10:29p- kids finally home. Whole body aches. Lower left leg numbish. 

Rt hip aching. Headache – was migraine earlier but took rx to ease it. Low back aches. Muscles randomly twitching throughout body. Neck hurts. Muscles fewl tight. Having trouble remembering to do things.

June 19

Had tough day trying to get things accomplished. Scatter brained today even with list. 

Head & brain on the dizzy side most of day. If move head too fast .

Recvd bad new that my chiropractor had massive heart attack over weekend. Next 24  hrs critical. Prayers for his survival and comfort for the family.

Rt hip throbbing intensely. Arms and lft hand numb. Headache. Lower left leg numbish with tourniquit feeling. Hands swollen and achy. Whole body aches. Upper shoulders burning and sting.

Took walk with Joe short ways. Had to stop part way to catch up with sea tossed brain. Felt like I was about to tumble.  Happened at store couple times too. 

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Lightning Strike Journal Entries 14-15 June 2019

June 14

7:00a- rt hip is throbbing!!! Tears leaking from eyes. Joe felt that it’s really swollen this morning. I must’ve overdid it yday. Ugh! Still trying to learn my limitations. Used pain roller blend to help ease pain and took Naproxen rx. 

Headache

8:00a- Holy cow!!! I just received message from local news media asking to do an interview regarding what it’s like to recover from lightning strike. I agreed to do interview. 

I’m excited but nervous. Praying for God’s wisdom and help to make aware the struggles of being a lightning survivor.

12:00p- phone interview lasted about an hour. I have migraine now. Took rx to ease headache. Laying down to rest for a bit. 

1:30p- Joe taking me out for lunch. Hankerin for Greek food. Taking me to Jerusalem Cafe. Decided on Jerusalem Feast for Two. Food was delicious though the meat a little dry. Lamb had too much spice. My favorites were the Lentil soup and the Pistachio Baklava.

4:45p- I’m exhausted and really hurting. Icing rt hip down. Arms hurting. Nerves twitching. Center of chest aches. Upper back aches. Think I’m going to crash a while before prepping foods for tomorrow.

5:15p- crashed on chair in livingroom for 30 minutes. Aching all over. Lights bothersome. Neck hurts if I turn too far it shoots sharp pain down center of back. Lft shoulder throbbing. 

Need my afternoon energy drink to make the dessert for tomorrow. 

10:38p- rt hip still throbbing. Migraine eased to headache but still have it. Joe helped me make the dessert for tomorrow (Mississippi Mud Pie). Made it diabetic-friendly & gluten free. 

Center of chest aches, lft shoulder aches, back aches with chilling sensation in center rt, low back aches, legs ache, muscles randomly twitching thru body, feet hurt, rt hip throbbing!, tourniquet feeling left lower leg, neck hurts. Skin starting to feel itchy.

11:38p- can’t sleep. Trying to listen to soothing music (wholetones) to help me sleep but rt ear swollen so that earbud wouldn’t fit. Rt ear hurts 

Random hiccups. Dizzy.

June 15

7:00a- sharp shooting pain in rt arm to tip of pinky woke me thus am. Ugh! Lower back & rt hip throbbing like toothache. Headache. Yucky taste in mouth. Hands swollen and achy. 

9:00a- PT exercises. Breathing, Supine push, Knee Rock, Half Squat to Chair, Standing hip side kick (slow), VOR 1 exercise, Breathing. 

Standing hip side kick getting sharp pain in rt hip each time. Think I’ll stop til talk with therapist.

10:55a- trying to get things ready for Men’s activity. Cutting up tomatoes & cucumbers caused upper back & shoulders to sting. Had to step away & rest. Washing dishes and making tea caused lower back to throb like infected toothache! Had to sit & ice back for a bit. Ice therapy seems to work better than heating pad at times.

3:20p- feel like I’m crashing need t lay down a bit

5:00p- out for almost 2 hours. Still tired.

11:18p- not able to do too much rest of day. I hurt too too much. Rt hip throbbing with pain shooting down rt leg, low back throbbing, trying to not be grouchy but it’s hard, rt lower left leg tourniquit tighten feeling with some numbness in lft foot, rt eye socket hurts, hands swollen and achy, headache. Tried to wash dishes made me hurt worse. Muscles twitching throughout body.

Have to remind self to be thankful in the good and the painful.  Maybe some sleep with ease pain. 

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Lightning Strikes Journal Entries 12-13 June 2019

June 12

8:00a- woke in a sweat like I broke fever

10:00a- letting kids go with Mom & Holly to the beach. I’m still wore out from y’day. Having trouble moving. I ache all over.

11:00a- worked on typing up my journal notes for February 2018. I know I need to post to blog but my brain has been taxed by buysiness lately it doesn’t want to be on computer. I’ll try more tomorrow.

12:20p- knowing kids were on way home decided to do it scared and take a shower while no one home. Thankfully, I didn’t fall, but quite wore out. It hurts to wash my hair or bend over to shave. Bathing has become such a chore. I don’t usually take shower/bath unless Joe’s home in case I fall. Feeling like I accomplished a feat today. 

4:00p- starting birthday dinner for Dezirae. Moving very slowly today. 

6:39p- Just finishing up eating dinner. Had to ask for help in preparation. Couldn’t open the green bean jars.  🙁 tourniquet feeling on lower left leg to foot with numbness most of day. Feel so lethargic. Forgot to take D.E. today – that helps me feel halfway human with a little gumption (not word I’m trying to think of).

7:00p- decided to take slo-o-ow walk with Joe, Dezirae, & Holly. Met part of new neighbors family. Need to make them some bread. Talked with other neighbor a piece. Thankful for the stops to catch my wind.

10:00p- my babies leave in am on excursion with my Mom & sisters. I’m gonna feel lost without them. My eyes are leaking already :(. Praying for their safety and hoping they have fun. They’ve been a BIG help with my being physically challenged now. They deserve a break.

I hurt all over. Low back throbbing, rt hip throbbing, neck hurts, toes hurt, feet cold (had socks on for hours), legs throbbing, head hurts slightly (that’s odd for me – it’s usually pounding by days end). 

Still need to do my exercises trying to get motivated. 

11:15p- upper back & shoulders burning, center of chest throbbing, ankles burning.

When I breath deep, I’m feeling fluttering in left chest. Feels weird.

Muscles randomly twitching throughout body

June 13

5:00a- babies left for trip this morning! I’m full of emotions – nervous, scared, worried, excited, proud, etc.

4:15p- entire back is tingling, lwft lower leg tourniquit feeling, rt ear hurts, tired

4:51p- started getting ready for church. . .out of breath just getting dressed. Both arms are throbbing after trying to fix my hair and makeup (Dezirae helps me fix my hair now). Lower left leg is now becoming numb. Headache. Need to rest in order to finish.

6:28p- rt hip throbbing – putting ice cold water bottle on it to see if it’ll help

Neck throbbing, tired/lethargic contemplating drinking coffee to see if it’ll ease tiredness and headache. One cup shouldn’t hurt.

So-o-o the half cup of instant coffee gave me some energy, but didn’t touch headache. Brain feels swirly & trouble focusing. Started to play intro to one of hymns for church and forgot the tune. Tried playing notes anyways to fuddle thry but it sounded aweful in my ears. I apologized explained reason and started intro at beginning of chorus. Ugh!

10:13p- I’m exhausted and hurting. Rt hip throbbing, legs throbbing, lower lft leg tourniquit tighten feeling with some numbness, knees ache, hands swollen and achy, neck aches, headache, sharp pain rt hnd, feet cold, lft foot tingly

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Lightning Strikes Journal Entries 10-11 June 2019

June 10

7:30a- woke to splitting headache, low back throbbing, rt hip hurting, chest aching, bad taste in mouth, congested, & freezing. Need some thyme & oil of oregano tea.

9:45a- recvd call from atty. My hearing is scheduled for October 17th.  She asked about my current medical care. I couldn’t find my clipboard and couldn’t remember where I put it. Apologized. Told her struggle with my memory. She understood. 

I told her about bad experience with last neurologist. That it caused me to go in state of depression for little while – I cried for two days. Husband called spoke with head Dr sternly. Neurologist called later and apologized. Husband chewed him out.  Saw new neurologist last Tuesday. Don’t like him either. Felt like his mind was made up before seeing me. Wanted to focus on anxiety and put me on more medicine. Scheduled apt with new clinic in two weeks. Need to get business card with their info on it so she can request records. Suppose to call her after I see them. 

10:25a- feel like I’m breaking a fever

3:00- took kids to Sam’s & Wal-Mart. At Sam’s, only found one wheelchair partially charged, to get items they needed for their trip. Kids took it upon themselves to take turns pushing me thru store. No way was I gonna make it walking.

I’m exhausted and hurting. Chest throbbing. Took 4 Ibuprofuen and sat a while. 

7:30p- Joe walked with me to stop sign and back with rest in between. Now resting on chair. Everything hurts. Eyes watering. Lungs & chest hurt to breath deep. Need more pain reliever.  Think between exercises I’ve aggravated the Costocondritis. Ugh!

11:23p- took 4 Ibuprofuen. Used pain relief roll on. 

Skin itches, hurt from head to toes, headache 

June 11

5:30a- still hurting from head to toe. Took 4 Ibuprofuen. Forgot to plug phone in. Gonna try to get more sleep if possible.

11:27a- tbi mtg

1:00p- pt

2:14-Just getting out of PT. Blair had to correct how I was doing exercises. Excited to be helping. Because I have so many issues going on at one time, it’d be perfect for some of students to sit in on some sessions for problem solving. 

Normally, when a medical professional says you have so many different problems… it would be cause for concern. BUT this is exciting to me! 

The therapist asked today if I minded if students could sit in on several of the sessions because it would be good practice problem solving for them. I agreed to allow it.

I told her my prayer is if even one student decides to study the effects on lightning survivors in order to help others it would be great. 

Therapist taxed my brain with more testing today and I’m exhausted.

First exercise assigned was Deep Breathing Exercise to help loosen up the tension throughout my body.

Deep Breathing Exercise

Deep Breathing helps you to relax. It also helps deliver more oxygen, lower blood pressure, releases endorphins to relieve pain, improve lymphatic system function, and relieve stress. This exercise can be done lying down or in seated position.

To start, put one hand on your belly and the other on your chest.

Take a deep, slow breath from your belly, and silently count to 5 as you breathe in.

Hold your breath, and silently count to 5.

Breathe out completely as you silently count from 1 to 7. Try to get all the air out of your lungs by the time you count to 7.  Repeat for 5-20 minutes. You should feel more relaxed afterwards.

One of the additional exercises she gave me to do was a VOR (Vestibular Ocular Reflex) exercise. This is to help my eyes, inner ear, & brain recalibrate after damage to inner ear. It is good for balance & to calm the dizziness. I found a youtube link to help explain.

2:30p- still have errands to do bc kids going on trip with grandma & aunt. Lord, please help me endure.

11:45p- I’m exhausted exhausted having trouble falling asleep.

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Lightning Strikes Journal Entries 8-9 June 2019

June 8

Habakkuk 3:18-19
Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation.
The Lord God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds’ feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places.

7:30a- rough night. Took while to fall asleep. Woke around 1:30a with severe indigestion that I almost vomited. Took while to fall asleep again.

Woke in severe pain. Breathing exercise. Knee Rock exercise. Supine Push. Trying to breath out pain.

Folded load of clothes. Arms and chest hurt to tears. Need to rest. Headache begin. Took morning meds and pain rx. Going back to bed.

8:30a- Joe graciously suggested I stay home and rest today. I’m thankful.  I don’t think pushing myself would be good idea so much today. Yday activities & thunderstorms kicked my butt. 

9:30a- pain rx is finally taking edge of pain. Nap helped too. Probably sleep more.

11:45a- father’s day presents arrived today. Yeah!  I’m not gonna be late…now to not lose them. 

4:00p- went to thrift store with my sister, mom, & daughter trying to help my sister shop for items needed in Nepal. Found couple things for myself. Got Joe pair dress socks for father’s day.

6:00p- Dezirae helped me fix dinner – tacos. Joe asked what happened because it’s not Tuesday. I just told him thought I’d be different (it’s been Taco Tuesday since the Lego movie). I don’t really remember what I was thinking.

6:45p- decided to take walk after dinner. Able to walk to stop sign and back with long pause in middle.

7:45p- homemade donuts with family. Nice to talk for while.

10:40p- finished bulletins, finished posting January to blog, took shower & going to bed

I’m flat wore out. Legs & feet aching. Rt hip aching. Low back throbbing. Hands swollen and achy. Rt middle back aching. Neck hurts. Chest throbbing. Skin itching.

June 9

7:00a- woke to muscles randomly spazzing thru body. 

8:00a- right arm throbbing at minutest movement. Headache. 

10:15a- I just got extremely tired as if I’m gonna crash. Don’t know why.

1:31p- laying down to take nap. Ears ringing. Just heard a snapping in my head and felt jolt from top of head to lft shoulder. Made me jump. Low back throbbing. Need to pass out a while.

5:00p- took nap til 3pm. Thanks to new program able to write research passages for scripture journaling on next subject for March. Started resesrching plans for VBS.

10:28p- did third set exercises and chest is now throbbing on top of headache I’ve had since I heard the pop in my head. Took pain rx.

Arms aching, low back throbbing, rt hip aching, legs ache, tourniquet feeling left lower leg, feet aching, headache, lights bothersome, head hurts, skin itches, feet cold, hands swollen and achy, rt ear throbbing

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