Category: My Healing Journey

December 3, 2017

8:43a- Slept 5 hours last night.  Got extremely hot then extremely cold all night.  Body aches all over.  Cycle pain.  Rushing too fast to get ready…getting dizzy.  I’m tired out now.

December 4, 2017

James 4:14
Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.

Unexpected things could happen in a moment that will change your life in a flash. Treasure your loved ones. Pray about everything. Trust Him to provide. Be thankful for what God allows in your life today. I’m thankful that I can depend upon the Lord’s mercy and grace to sustain me throught it all.

9:34p- Whole body sore most of day.  Left ear ringing for about half hour.  Center of chest hurts.

December 5, 2017

John 16:33
These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Thankful that I have found a true friend in Jesus who will never, ever leave me. “He’s the fairest of ten thousands to my soul!”

9:07a- feeling really week right now.  Took me over an hour to figure out how to ship to AE address.

Sad thing is I know I’ve done it before.  I just don’t remember how.

December 1, 2017

5:31- been awake for what seems like hours.  My whole body aches.  Stuffy nose and having trouble breathing.  Feel like I’m burning up, but temp is 98.5.  Exhausted.

3:20p- Bp 155/95 hr 85, temp 99.0

Found out today that my low grade fever is due to my electrical system being fried by the lightning.  Dr. was actually encouraged that my temp was down a degree from last month.

Lightning fries the electrical system and goes straight to the brain.  Also, flushing is from the nerve damage.

Dr. thinks that the nosebleeds may be from the Naproxen and wants me to stop taking it for a while.  I asked what to do when pain gets too bad.  He said to take the Flexeril instead.  Also, wants me to take 2 Benadryl at night to help with allergies.

10:17p- Joe explained why he thinks I’m doing better than I think I’m doing.  He sees that I’m walking faster than I was.  I’m thinking and processing things a little faster.

December 2, 2017

9:04am- I actually slept for 6 hours last night.  I feel like I need more.  Upper back hurts.  Fingers hurt.  Feet cold.  Chest tingles.

12:45pm- Joe lifted me up from behind just to love on me and my spine cracked all the way up.

November 30, 2017

6:37a- Pain pulsating in back, lower legs, and feet throbbing, hands have pins and needles sensation.  Woke up exhausted.  Neck hurts.

8:02a- Isaiah 53:4-5 Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.  But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.

Thankful that Jesus loved me so much that He was willing to endure much suffering and agony that I might be able to choose everlasting life.

12:17p- Trouble walking first thing this morning – sharp pain in left heal.  Lasted about 30 minutes or so.  Tried to start planning curriculum for next year…focused about a broken up hour before eyes start getting blurry, brain foggy, and brain hurts.

Back hurts, toes cold and chilly, fingers pins and needles sensation, hands ache, very tired.

3:45p- Kids got clean bill of health at dentist today. While getting in the car, one of them admitted they were nervous because they had forgotten to brush at night a few times. 
To which the other replied, “Who doesn’t forget to brush their teeth at night?”
I replied, “Me.”
First child says, ” That’s funny! Our mom who struggles remembering things right now. Remembers to brush her teeth every night.”  LOL!

11:14p- Horrible, aweful cramping on left side of torso!!! Joe made told me to drink pickle juice.  YUCK!  I ate two pickles instead and used heating pad for a while.

November 28, 2017

7:19a-  Psalms 23:2  He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

Thankful that the Lord gives us challenges in order for us to grow. All the while, He is there the time guiding, nurturing, and protecting.

11:25a- Stinging needles pain in upper back.  Skin feels flushed and is hot to the touch.

9:56p- Tired.  Neck hurts. Head hurts. Rt hip hurts.  Out of breath.  Forgetfulness…finally paid phone bill 5 days late.  Ugh!

November 29, 2017

6:40a- Psalms 37:7  Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.

Thankful that I have faith in the Lord who gives me hope beyond my circumstances and a peace that passes all understanding.

11:55a- Neck hurts.  Rt hip throbbing.  Headache.  Mildly achey all over.  Beginning to feel flushed.

November 27, 2017

6:05a- BP 143/79 hr 77  Head hurts.  Legs hurt.  Low back aches.  Hands ache.  Tired.  Eyes watering.

Crazy dream about riding a bike and accidentally hitting back end of semi-truck.  Messed up both tires and had to get new ones.

6:36a- It warms the heart to hear children get excited during the song service at church.

10:42p – In spite of feeling a bit under the weather lately, I hit a milestone today in recovery…I was able to make my bed without help today. I was a bit out of breath afterwards, but with God’s help I did it. Thank you, Lord!

Psalm 28:7
The Lord is my strength and my shield;
my heart trusts in him, and he helps me.
My heart leaps for joy,
and with my song I praise him.

6:10p- Head hurting on left side.  Had Dezirae check.  Actually have two sores.  Took pictures.  Had her clean them with peroxide.  *I think they may be related to the lightning injury.  Most think I’m silly for thinking so.

10:20p- Face is feeling flushed.  Decided to check BP 147/100 hr 86.  Have horrible burning indigestion.  Took Ranitidine 150 mg.

10:54p- Rt hip throbbing.  Skin is itchy.  Eyes watering.  Lower back achy.  Stuffy nose.  Feet and lower legs ache and have pins and needles sensation.

November 28, 2017

7:19a-  Psalms 23:2  He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

Thankful that the Lord gives us challenges in order for us to grow. All the while, He is there the time guiding, nurturing, and protecting.

11:25a- Stinging needles pain in upper back.  Skin feels flushed and is hot to the touch.

9:56p- Tired.  Neck hurts. Head hurts. Rt hip hurts.  Out of breath.  Forgetfulness…finally paid phone bill 5 days late.  Ugh!

November 24, 2017

“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”

7:53a- Woke up in not as much pain as I thought I would.  Center of chest throbbing.  Lower back throbbing.  Hands have pins and needles sensation.  Legs ache a little.  Upper back is sore.  Headache is gone.  Yeah!

2:30p- Lower body cold.  Face feels hot and is flushed looking.  Feel like I have a fever, but don’t.

10:48p- Lower back throbbing.  Right hip throbbing.  Tired.  Brain mildly hurts. Eyes hurt.  Hot.  Center of chest starting to hurt.

November 25, 2017

8:51a- Crazy dream.  Middle and lower back throbbing like a toothache.  Not feeling too healthy. Running a low grade fever.  Eyes are red on edges.  Face is feeling flushed.  Rt hip aches.

November 26, 2017

6:56a- Crazy dream.  Lower back throbbing, rt hip throbbing, hand have pins and needles sensation. Stuffy nose.

10:09a- Eyes blurry.  Nose area slightly swollen.  Head hurts.  Spot/indentation on head hurts.  Rt foot aches and has pins and needles sensation.

11:21a- Trouble focusing to play piano.  Got flustered and felt face flushing.  Shaky.  Hands and feet have pins and needles sensation.  Hands ache.  It’s like my hands and eyes are struggling to coordinate with each other.

11:47- Nose started bleeding out of no where.  Able to catch it before it ran everywhere.  Cramping in left leg.  Little dizzy.  Pins and needles sensation climbing up arms to elbow.

3:30p- 2^nd nose bleed today after focusing on the computer for 30 minutes.

6:58p- 3^rd nose bleed during church.  Feel week.

8:40p- Hurt to swallow just now.  Felt like swallowing razor blade.  Ouch!  I’m freezing.

10:39p- Woke up suddenly sick to stomach.  Vomited.  Heart racing.  Feel week.  Sour stomach.  Yucky taste in mouth.

November 22, 2017

11:51p- Woke up excited because I’m gonna see Bubba tonight.  Body aches, but nothing I can’t handle.

Grocery shopping wears me out, but still have a lot to do…make pies, stuffing, painted back door, etc.

I’m really hurting now.

4:06p – First pie is cooling for tomorrow…Crustless Sweet Potato Pie

5:37p – Through all that has happened this year, the trials and the blessing…God has been good. I’m am thankful for All He Has Done!

9:22p – Praising the Lord for safe travels for Jakob, Timmel, & Caleb made it home safely!

November 23, 2017

7:02a – Woke up in a lot of pain…did too much yesterday.  Pins and needles sensation in hands and feet.  Headache.

7:43a- 1 Thessalonians 5:18 ~ In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

Thanking God for His unfailing love and consistent care even in unpleasant circumstances that have hidden blessings along the way.

“It is not my ability, but my response to God’s ability that counts. “  -Corrie ten Boom

8:42a- Homemade Cinnamon Rolls for breakfast.  Yum!

11:18p- Did a lot more than usual to make it special.  I’m in a lot of pain!!!  Hope to get some much needed sleep.

Chest hurts, neck hurts, right hip hurts, headache, vision fuzzy, little more dizzy than normal…

November 20, 2017

5:08a – Woke from a weird dream (Hope)…  Nerves in my back, left side, and right lower leg feel like they are on fire.  Can’t go back to sleep.

6:18- Changes in my nerve pain could indicate that my nerves are starting to heal. 

www.sralab.org/lifecenter/resources/pain-peripheral-neurogenic-pain-nerve-pain

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3204849/

11:38a- Eyes and brain feel like their getting blurry after trying to help clean house.  Need to rest a while.

Chilly sensation on back of neck that travels down neck region.  Random muscle twitching in left buttocks region.

November 21, 2017

7:27a- Woke from crazy dream…someone stole our truck from our country property, and I tried chasing them down on foot…ended up in Arkansas

Whole body aches/hurts.  Low back throbbing.  Hands pins and needles sensation.

Eyes blurry and watery.  Slight headache.  Heart feels like its beating hard.

https://www.webmd.com/pain-management/nonprescription-treatments-nerve-pain#1

7:36a- I’m adding coconut oil back into my diet.

www.draxe.com/coconut-oil-benefits/

*Please note that when posting links to other websites I’m merely sharing information that I have found that may or may not help. I am just trying to figure out explanations and how to help ease the pain or symptoms that I personally am experiencing.

November 19, 2017

9:33a- Had crazy dream last night.  Lower back hurts.  Woke up excited.  We’re having Thanksgiving Dinner at church today.  I love turkey.  Hands ache, feet pins n needles, mixing up words. 

4:44p- Just learned that taking too much Niacin (B3) can cause nausea and skin flushing.  Going to back off on B Complex vitamins to see if that will help.

8:38p- Indigestion.  Center of chest icy hot throbbing.  Rt hips hurts.

10:00p- Niacin flush = intense flushing or “prickly heat” sensation to the face and upper body, usually 15-30 minutes.

https://draxe.com/niacin-side-effects/

10:16p- Intense sharp pain in left abdomen…almost immediately took my night vitamins/rx

November 18, 2017

6:01a- Woke with a slightly bloody nose rt side, stuffy & congested.

6:27a- “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. 

8:30a- Bloody nose got worse.  Now feel weak & lightheaded.  Bp 135/105 rt 88

3:42p – I’ve always thought of candy corn as a Thanksgiving treat. Can’t even find it now! Ugh!

10:15p – I think I’m going make a button to wear that says, “I survived being struck by lightning”. 
I get lots of staring eyes when people see me riding around the store in a wheelchair. Their whole attitude changes when we tell them why.

I get that I look healthy on the outside, but that doesn’t mean I don’t deal with neuropathic pain every day on the inside. I’m fighting through the pain to get better and making notes along the way. Some days are better than others, but it’s going to be a long road to recovery.

I’ve shed many tears through the pain especially on the difficult days. I’ve even learned to laugh at myself. Though I don’t know the reason for this trial, He is the Rock that I lean on when I am overwhelmed (Psalm 62:1). 

I know that God has a purpose and a plan for all things for His glory (Romans 8:28).

I’ve already seen God’s grace at work through this trial and for that I am truly blessed.