Category: My Healing Journey

December 24, 2017

James 5:7-8 Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain. Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.

May we wait with the same anticipation for the Coming of the Lord as we do for Christmas day! As we wait, let us be busy doing what God has called us to do. Thankful that God, Emmanuel, is always with us.

10:17a- Woke up nauseous to my stomach.  Low back hurts.  Hands and feet tingly.  Hands ache.  Rt hip hurts.  Still sensitive to bright lights and loud noises.

December 25, 2017 · 

Luke 2:15-17 – And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.  And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.

Thankful that the shepherds chose to go share the “Good News” of Christ so long ago. It’s now our vital responsibility to proclaim “good tidings of great joy” to all people.

5:18a- Tired today.  Had to ask for help to get foods ready in time for Christmas lunch. 

Rt hip hurts, head hurts, sharp stinging needle pain in upper back, hands and feet tingly.  Hands are swollen.

11:51p- I’m plum exhausted.  Center of chest hurts…feels caught.

December 22, 2017 · 

12:52p- Sore/indentation on head is still oozing fluid.  Not sure what to think.  Treating it with frankincense.

5:32p- Went with Mom to help her grocery shop.  Wore me out.  Crashed about 2pm.  Sprained my left hand trying to lift a box in my room.

9:46p – Praise: I was able to open a new pickle jar by myself. Continuing to make improvements is encouraging. Still have a ways to go. 
Even in the valley God is good!

December 23, 2017

8:22a- Woke at 11:30pm last night sick to my stomach.  I ended up sitting in front of toilet vomiting and shaking for a while.  The stomach acid burned my esophagus and throat.  I was crying.  Took a rantadine and chewed 2 tums to ease the pain. Woke at 2:30am to empty my bladder.  It was full!!!

Woke at 7am because I was hot.  My body hurts, left wrist and hand ache.  Rt hip throbbing.  Low back aches.  Tired, but I’m going to make breakfast.

Isaiah 9:6
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

Thankful for Jesus’ sacrificial, life-giving love for a sinful human race. Jesus came because He loves you and me.

“Not a palace for the little King, Nor a pillow for His bed; Not a scepter for His royal hand, Nor a crown adorns His head. Born in a manger long ago, How could the Savior love me so? He left His throne for Calvary, He came to earth for me.” ~Ron Hamilton

🎶 Jesus knew when he came
He would suffer in shame;
He could feel every pain and sorrow.
But He left Paradise,
With His blood He paid the price–
My redemption to Jesus I owe.

Born to die upon Calvary,
Jesus suffered my sin to forgive;
Born to die upon Calvary,
He was wounded that I might live.🎶

December 18, 2017

2:33p – It’s official. The flu bug as hit our home. Two youngest have it. I’m trying not to get it. Praying they’ll be better before Christmas.

6:52p- Lower back and both side hurt.  Stuffy nose.  Heart  beating hard.  Head hurts.  Chest hurts.

7:10- My body from waist up aches something aweful.  Rt wrist swollen and hurts. Neck hurts.

December 19, 2017

5:00p- I hurt all over!!!  My rt leg & hip are throbbing.  Hands and feet are swollen.  Toes in rt foot are numby.

10:54p- Burning sensation in lower back.  Rt leg and rt foot throbbing pain.  Rt toes feel numb.

December 20, 2017

6:13p -Our oldest gets to come home for Christmas! Looking forward to spending time with Jakob.

8:00p- I hurt all over today and moving slowly because of it.  Rt hip and lower back throbbing to almost tears.  Pain rx I must take.  Heating pad used.

December 21, 2107

8:53a – Matthew 1:23-24- Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:

Thankful that even though Joseph did not understand the whole picture he was willing to be obedient to the Lord. Because of his faith and obedience, God used him to help change the world.

3:07p- Swelling in both hands & ache. Low back hurts #6. Tired. Face flushing and hot.

December 16, 2017

Ephesians 2:8-10
For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. 
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

Thankful for God’s amazing grace!

December 17, 2017

8:52p – Starting to not feel good in a flu sick way.  Rest of my family has been battling it for a week now.

9:10p- Another unexplained bloody nose.  I had no warning this time.  It’s not from pain killers.  I haven’t taken one in at least three or four days.  I’ve been feeling it too.  I hurt so much, but trying to be brave. Idk.

9:47p- bright lights are bothering me.  Head hurts.  I’m achey all over.

11:41p- Chest is hurting.  I’m tired of being in pain all the time.  I just want to get better, but I don’t know how to fix this.  Lord, please help.

December 15, 2017

12:51a- Long day…moderate pain.  Second sore started leaking and it stinks.  Head hurts now and its tingling.  Not sure what to think.  Throbbing pain in middle lower back.  Rt hip hurts.  Rt ankle hurtz.  Rt wrist was swollen and aching.  Wore magnetic bracelet and it helped.  Upper back has tingling sensation.

🎶Jesus loves the little children
All the children of the world
Red, brown, yellow
Black and white
They are precious in His sight.
Jesus loves the little children
Of the world🎶

It blesses my heart to get hugs from the kids at church. It makes me more proud when they bring their friends to church. Now praying that the ones that came tonight will get saved. 😊

6:41p- Sore on head hurts.  Still oozing a little.  Back hurts.  Rt wrist swollen and throbbing.  Exhausted…need a nap.  Head feels foggy.

December 16, 2017

Ephesians 2:8-10
For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. 
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

Thankful for God’s amazing grace!

December 13, 2017

Psalms 23:6 – Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

Thankful that nothing can separate me from God’s love and favour. Peaceful contentment can only come when we trust the Lord wholeheartedly (Proverbs 3:5), and seek to please Him in all we do (Matthew 6:33).

December 14, 2017

Matthew 2:1-2
​ Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.

Thankful that no matter what our station in life we can worship Christ with our whole heart. True worship shows reverence and adoration to God.
Worship is not only a precious gift to God but also helps to adjust our perspectives in life. It can fill our hearts with love, encourage us, and strengthen our faith.

“O Come All Ye Faithful
Joyful and triumphant,
O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem.
Come and behold Him,
Born the King of Angels;
O come, let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him,
Christ the Lord.”

1:25p- Hands and wrists are tingly.  Rt wrist hurts.  Making soup in microwave, hands jerking while getting bowl of soup out.  I dropped bowl and spilt some liquid burning my rt hand on process.

Itchy skin.  Heart rate fast and hard.  Exhausted.  Trying to take care of three sickies while trying to heal yourself is not easy.

4:47p – I’m thankful that I survived being struck by lightning. One day I hope to attend the conference to talk to others who have also survived. 
It’s only been 4.5 months for me. It’s been a tough road, but I have already learned so much. I am thankful for God’s faithfulness and the new friends I’m making along the way. Lamentations 3:22-23

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https://www.nbcnews.com/leftfield/video/life-after-lightning-why-survivors-made-their-own-support-group-1115216963628?fbclid=IwAR244HXBpHMaPuEgVJ0F-vNbCo_tGvEwG1P8A7aBoxFudu02PdjWo02BNQU

• The above video link gives a small insight into what it feels to be struck by lightning and some of the aftereffects.
• It has been very helpful to be part of the lightning support groups that we found on Facebook. I have been able to ask questions of other survivors to find out if symptoms are associated with after effects of a lightning strike and how they handled them. Though no one has all the answers (sometimes no answers at all) it helps to know that someone else understands and gets where you are coming from.
• If you know of someone who has been struck by lightning or received electric shock injuries, please feel free to refer them to my page, or to https://www.lightning-strike.org/, or to one of the several lightning survivor support groups on Facebook.

December 11, 2017

1:51- took all morning to plsn meals for week and find best deals.  Now have a bad headache.  Brain hurtsz.  Out of breath and exhausted.

10:39p- Right hip throbbing. Rt ankle hurts.  Sensitivity to bright lights and loud noises.  Center of chest hurts.

Matthew 7:7-8
Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:  For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.

Thankful that I can practice the presence of God throughout my day whether I am washing dishes, doing my personal devotions, running errands, or working on a job. When I practice “running the race” (1 Corinthians 9:24-27) with God by my side, I find more peace and joy than running alone.

December 12, 2017

Matthew 1:20
But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.

Thankful that in the face of adversity Joseph chose to believe the Lord and faced the battle with courage and strength, knowing that God had a divine plan for it all. We may not understand the sorrow or turmoil we face here on earth, but God can turn our sorrows and pain into eternal joy if we allow Him to work in and through our lives.

10:08p- Forgot about writing until now.  Took muscle relaxer on top of Benadryl  as neurologist suggested.  I ended up over sleeping until 9am.  Rt hip aches, but doesn’t hurt as bad as yesterday.  Center of chest has had burning pain most of day.  Rt ankle achy.  Rt wrist swollen.  Upper back hurts.  Troubled with remembering specific words or saying what I’m thinking.

Got frustrated trying to pay bills this morning and my skin began a blushing flushing.  Got hot.  Not handling stress too well.

It’s time for bed and I’m wide awake.

God doesn’t choose us because He knows that were confident and able to follow.  He choses us because of what we’re capable of.

11:55p- Still wide awake.  Center of chest throbbing.  Beginning to get icy sensation as well.  Took pain pill.  Ringing in left ear.

December 9, 2017

Luke 19:2-5
And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich. And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature. And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him: for he was to pass that way. And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house.

Thankful that of all the billions of people in the world God not only sees me, but also knows me by name!

1:52p- woke and still have a headache.  Entire right side hurts.

11:50p- Right side of head hurts.  Rt hip is throbbing.  Rt ankle hurts.  Cramping on rt side.  Rt ear hurts too.

December 10, 2017

8:41am – Headache is just about gone.  Rt hip swollen and throbbing like a severe tooth ache.  Rt foot and ankle hurts.  Eyes still sensitive to bright lights. Sinus cavities on face hurt especially on rt side.  Lower back aches.

11:35a- why would one have trouble focusing?  When I strain to do so it causez blurred vision and headaches.

10:02p- What a joyous time in church when a child rings the bell to acknowledge that she accepted Christ as her Saviour!

December 6, 2017

Luke 1:37 – For with God nothing shall be impossible.

Thankful that we can have eternal life through Jesus. He alone can change a life. He will take care of all our needs.

7:31p- Fell asleep fairly quickly, but woke up off and on most of night.  Woke up exhausted.

Rt hip hurts.  Feet are tingly like waking up from falling asleep.  Stuffy nose.  Neck hurts.  Hands aches.  Back is sore.

10:15p- I’m tired. Busy day.  FCS roller skating party today.  Bank.  Library.  Thrift Store.  Home again.

My upper torso hurts.  My head hurts. Rut hip hurts.  Body aches.  Left knee hurts.

December 7, 2017

My cheeks feel like they’re on fire!  Right ankle throbbing.  Lower back aches.  Eyes seem blurry.

December 8, 2017

7:27a- woke with a bad headache.  Stuffy nose.  Shoulders ache.  Rt hip hurts.

8:22p – IT’S SNOWING!!! 

9:46p – The kids made snowmen!