Category: My Healing Journey

April 10, 2018

8:28a- Ruth 1:16
And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God:

Thankful for Ruth’s unwavering love and loyalty.

Actually slept 6 hours last night.  Woke up in a sweat. 

Decided to drink a cup of Yerba Mate tea this morning.  Felt jittery and anxious all day.  Didn’t figure out why until around 8:30pm.  Legs cramping a lot today.  Had hard time walking in store.

Sharp prickly pain in upper back.  Stomach has been hurting past couple of days.  Not PMS cramps…something different.  Tired but wide awake.  Think I’ll read some or watch a movie.

April 11, 2018

Galatians 6:7-10
Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. 
For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. 
And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. 
As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.

Took me forever to fall asleep past night…I think it was after 1 am.  Hands swollen and tingly.  Stomach pains.  Mid & lower back achy.

April 12, 2018

Ephesians 6:12-13
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 
Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

Thankful for the strength in the Lord to protect us from the wiles of the devil and the fiery darts of the wicked.

Had bloody nose on way home from church.  Stressed over trying to write final exam for ASL 2.  Then got in trouble because engine making funny sound…upon Joe’s investigation, found that oil cap popped off and spewing oil into engine.  Joe not happy at all!!!  Jordon found cap.  Thank you, Lord.  Rt hip throbbing and making me very uncomfortable.

April 7, 2018

8:05a- Even with taking Melatonin I woke up a few times last night due to extreme pain.  Once was due to cramping in left calf muscle…like a Charlie horse.  Once due to cramping in back muscles.  Another time when I heard thunder & lightning & rain dripping on recycle bin outside (seriously need to move it elsewhere.  Constant dripping noise is irritating).  Woke in extreme pain!  Hands swollen & throbbing, skin itching, feet tingling, left calf muscles still crampy, low back aches, rt hip throbbing.  Pain is at a 7+!

April 8, 2018

Didn’t sleep well again last night.  Woke several times.  Once to loud unrecognizable noise.

April 4, 2018

7:25 – 2 Kings 5:2-4
And the Syrians had gone out by companies, and had brought away captive out of the land of Israel a little maid; and she waited on Naaman’s wife.  And she said unto her mistress, Would God my lord were with the prophet that is in Samaria! for he would recover him of his leprosy.  And one went in, and told his lord, saying, Thus and thus said the maid that is of the land of Israel.

What a mighty testimony this young lady had for the Lord! She decided to serve God regardless of her circumstances. Her diligence was so impressive that Naaman, captain of the host of the king of Syria, was willing to listen.
Here’s a perfect example of the phrase “Be careful how you live. You may be the only Bible some person ever reads.” This young maid’s life pointed Naaman to Jesus. Does yours?
Ask God to help you not only live for Christ no matter what your circumstances, but also help you look for opportunities to share Christ with others.

Didn’t sleep well last night.  Woke every two hours.  Ugh!

I have noticed it more recently that I loose muscle grip in my hands, but didn’t think it was that bad until Jordon was helping me put bed rails up in his room tonight and I dropped my side causing it to land on my foot!  Ouch!

April 5, 2018

Bloody nose again.  Don’t know what’s causing them.  Feeling weak and tired.

April 6, 2018

7:41a – Rt hip throbbing.  Skin itchy all over.  Center of gutt hurts – like I worked out too much (I didn’t work out at all).
Hands swollen, tingly, and achy.  Left foot achy – bruised from dropping bed rails on it a couple of days ago.  Congested and stuffy nose.  Woke up tired.

April 1, 2018

It’s Easter Sunday!  Thankful He arose from the dead.

Woke up with legs & feet tingly and aching.  Headache.  Lower back aches.  Center of chest hurts.  Stomach hurts.  Heart beating hard and fast.

11:06 – feet feel cold as ice to me but Joe says they don’t fell cold to him.  Eyes watery.  Rt hip hurts. Headache. Stomach feels better.

April 2, 2018

Woke up dizzy today.  Room spinning.  Eyes feel crossed.  Began drinking decaffeinated green tea with lemon this morning.

11:33p- Took Mom to Dr today because rt knee throbs.  Possible bakers cyst burst or bad sprain.  Interesting converstation with Dr.  His bro in law was struck by lightning.  He lost his hearing in ear he was struck, and doesn’t sweat anymore.  Dr asked how my hearing was.  Told him it was magnified.  Hmm?

Asked if I sweat.  Told him I didn’t notice a difference because I don’t sweat much. Interesting?

Told him I deal with pain daily from nerve damage & brain injury.  He said I was hit pretty hard then.

Jokingly told me to stay out of the storms.  Told him I was indoors and it was sunny outside.  He was shocked!  Jokingly said the good Lord was trying to get my attention.  Said, Maybe so, but He still has a purpose for me because I’m still here.  He replied, “You’re right about that one.”

April 3, 2018

Woke at 5:30a.  Dizziness gone.  Pain level is at about a 3.  I can handle that. 

4:42 – Took me from 7:30 t0 12:30 to get ASL 2 class info prepped for class tomorrow.  Kids kept interrupting and side tracking me.  It’s very easy to do these days.  Had to tell them to stop.  Took time to weed back flower garden and put down cedar mulch.  Looks better.  Pain level now a 5 or 6.  Resting on bed, but I need to get dinner done.

March 27, 2018

Isaiah 53:5 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 for Christ’s great sacrifice at Calvary!❤

7:40a- Didn’t sleep well last night.  Kept waking.  I ache all over as if I were in a fight.  Head hurts.  Hands swollen and throbbing.  Low back aches.  Legs and feet ache.  Skin itchy.  Stuffy nose.  Butt hurts.  Hands tingling some.  Eyes watering.  Tummy grumbling, but I’m not hungry.

March 28, 2108

6:38- woke at 5am again because of  pain.  Legs and feet throbbing!  Eyes watering.  Low back aches.  Hands swollen and achy.  Rt hip aches.  Stuffy nose.  Hot and clamy as if I broke a fever.  neck hurts.  Pain level at 5/6.

6:24p- I’m utterly exhausted!  My nerves feel like they are screaming!  Low back hurts.  Legs hurt & tingly.

6:31p – The kids helped me plant flowers and spruce up one of my flower gardens. The Crepe Myrtle tree in the middle was a housewarming gift when we first moved in. It was just a few sprigs when it was given to me. I’m looking forward to seeing it bloom again this summer.

March 30, 2018

8:57a- Very rough night.  Joe kept trying to be close to me and I was in so much pain that it felt like he was suffocating me.  Had to push him away a few times.

Stupid dog barked most of night.  Didn’t want to get up this morning.  My rt hip, leg, and foot are throbbing!

Eyes watering.  Hands swollen and throbbing.  Neck hurts. Slight headache.  Lower back achey.  Feel like I have a lot to do today, but no idea what I’m suppose  to be doing.  Frustrating.  Woke up tired though I got about 5 hours of sleep.  Left ear ringing.  Chest hurting and keeps popping.

12:39 – feeling very weak today.  Periods of nausceousness.

7:46p- burning pain in center of chest

8:13p – muscle spasms & twitching in back.

March 25, 2018

Took Melatonin for 1^st time last night.  Slept 5 hours.  Woke because of pain.

Pain level between 6 & 7.

Muscles tingling in arms and hands. Rt hip hurts.  Brain foggy causing blurry vision.

Auto immune disorder kicking in…past few days I’ve developed scaley crust on left eye lid.  Very painful.  Looks like my left eyelid is bruised. Ugh!

Left eye twitching sporadically all week.

10:48 – unexpected bloody nose.  I never know when they’re gonna come.  I get really weak feeling afterwards…almost to feeling as if I’m going to pass out.  Trouble focusing on anything afterwards.  Easily distracted.  Trouble playing piano…too much background noises…just makes me want to cry.

March 26, 2018

Need to find a new vacuum.  I am not able to push the one we have now (Eureka Whirlwind).  It is too heavy. 

10:29p- Took Melatonin again last night…again only 5 hours of sleep.  I need more sleep.  Need to heal.  I’m tired of hurting.  Pain level between a 7 & 8.  Tears flowing.  Chest hurting.  Nerves tingling.  Skin Itchez.  Little things are irritating me.  Trouble conversing.  Thoughts mixed up in process of speaking.  Hands swollen and throbbing.  Head aches lightly.  Memory troubl (forgot to take my vitamins.  If i take them now I’ll be more wide awake than I already am.

March 18, 2018

6:00a- Woke up with a headache and feeling blah

2:20p- head pounding.  Can feel my heart beating in my toes.  I’m feeling so exhausted that I might pass out.

March 19, 2018

11:55a- Sometimes when you lose a loved on it’s like going through life with any amputation.

3:41p = Praising the Lord that I was able to order Jordon’s Science Curriculum for next school year!

Advanced Pre-Med Studies from Masterbooks.com

March 22, 2018

6am- Woke hurting horribly.  Severe pain in chest.

8:00 – pain in chest gone.  I hurt all over.  Rating a 7/8.  Hands swollen and throbbing.  Headache.  Lower back aches.  Legs ache down to toes.  Just want to cry right now.

March 14, 2018

I teach Sign Language Classes at our Co-op. Today classes had to be dismissed early due to road crew workers turning water supply off without prior warning. My Sign 2 Class blessed my heart when they requested to take their quiz before dismissing. Things like this blesses my heart! ♥

March 15, 2018

10:44p- Hiccup randomly throughout day.  Woke myself up the other night hiccupping.  Odd!

6:57p – One of my children is finding humor in the hymn book. 😊

March 17, 2108

10:05a – All my nerve endings feel like they are twitching

12:23p- Feels like ants crawling up and down skin.  Unnerving!!!

March 10, 2018

9:01a – Bloody nose again.  Allergy season.  Don’t like them.  Make me feel week and drained afterwards.  Hands tingly.  Low back aches.

March 12, 2018

Planting flowers for church on Saturday and got bit up by ants. I didn’t feel them at first until last one bit me. Does anyone know how treat when they are now burning?

March 13, 2018

Isaiah 41:10 Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Amid the hustle and bustle of daily life we need to spend time with our Creator who is the giver and sustainer of life. He will give you the strength and inspiration you need to love your family well.

March 7, 2018

“The tongue has great power—use yours wisely to encourage and build up others.” 
-Paul Chappell

“But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin. For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end; While it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts, as in the provocation.” Hebrews 3:13–15

10:21p- My whole body aches.  Chest hurts.  Upper back hurts.  Hands swollen and achy.  Rt hip aches.  Pain down outer rt leg.  Rt ring toe aches.  Extremely tired.

Left eye twitching for couple hours.  Slept for three hours this afternoon and still tired.

March 8, 2018

6:24a- Woke at 2am with leg muscles twitching.  Woke again at 6am leg muscles still twitching.

Lamentations 3:22-26  It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. 
The Lord is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him. The Lord is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him.  It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the Lord.

No matter what we are facing it is good to call upon the Lord and ask Him to help you with your faith and trust in His plan for your life. Consider the loving kindness and mercies He has shown you. Take time to recall all He has done for you and in no time your discouragement will turn into joy.

March 9, 2018

5:55a- Been waking up several times a night hurting horribly.  Cold weather does not help. 

Whole body aches!  Hands swollen and achy.  Entire back hurts.