Category: My Healing Journey

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

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.

May 15, 2018

7:55a- Woke up hurting all over.  Eyes watery.  Stuffy nose.  Congested.  Rt hip aches. Both hands swollen.

Romans 12:3
For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.

It’s not only dangerous to overestimate our thinking of ourselves, but also dangerous to think that you don’t amount to much. Each of are valuable to God.

When we think too much of ourselves, we tend to try to do things in our own strength. When we think little of ourselves, when tend to fail to use the gifts God has given us.

God has given each of us a specific ability. Our duty is to seek out ways to use them for God’s glory. Working together our strengths can balance each other’s weaknesses, and build up the body of Christ.

3:29p- Attended my first TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) support group meeting today.  Told that attendance was down today.  At one point, I think I counted 20+ people.  Most people that attend received their TBI injuries from either auto accidents, physical injuries, or medically induced trauma.  I was told that I was first person encountered that was struck by lightning. 

I was not prepared.  I was scared to death to attend because I didn’t know what to expect.  Everyone was friendly and welcoming.  There was a lot of information to take in.  I started getting a bad headache half way through.

There’s actually two rehab groups represented.  I was asked a lot of questions.  I answered the best I could.  I so wish I had my symptoms list with me bc I couldn’t remember them all.

There may be possibilities of avenues that I can get more help.  What kind of help I don’t remember it all.  I could possibly apply for disability.

I was told that TBI is a lifelong injury.  Also, people with brain injuries continue to improve up to two years after initial injury and after that it doesn’t usually get better.  (I didn’t like hearing that).

11:11p- Rt hip throbbing.  Low back aches.  Slight headache.  Rt ear aches.  Feeling a bit warm.  Lower back feels like it has a fever.  Severely congested.

May 13, 2018

It’s been a blessed 23 years. I thank the Lord for bringing us together. Joe has been the best thing (besides my salvation) that has ever happened to me. I love you to the moon and back again. Looking forward to another 23+ years together. ❤❤

11:45a- Rt hip aches. Random, periodic sharp stabbing pain in rt heel.  Bp 165/101  hr 83

Noticed rash like bumps under upper arms.  Trouble slightyly in following music.  Lights a little bothersome.

11:19p- Sat up in bed reading about homeschooling for a little while.  Reading is hard for me to do now.  I used to be able to read for hours, but not now.  It’s like my eyes jump everywhere on the page and then I get easily distracted.  Reading for more than about twenty minutes gives me a bad headache.  Lower back, rt hip, & rt leg throbbing now.  Indigestion.  Sinus congestion severe and causing cough

May 14, 2018

9:22a- Guess what!?  My blood pressure is starting to come down.  This morning it’s 149/94.

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.

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. 🙂

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

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.

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://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.

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.