Two Journeys, One Heart: Memoirs from July 5–6, 2022
Two Journeys – One Heart – Memoirs from June 30, 2022
June 30
5:01 Joe leaving for work. Insisting I make sure I keep hydrated. If I need anything, to call him. Also, he will have my family come check in on me periodically throughout the day. Got up to take more throat medicine. I can’t believe how much pain my throat was in until the sun had eased. Whew!
6:00 while laying here listening to wholetones music, I thought it’d be nice to have frozen yogurt pops to eat – one to freeze my mouth and two for healthy gut benefits. Turns out there’s a lot to consider if you truly want to stay healthy in yogurt choices.
https://feedthemwisely.com/choosing-healthy-flavored-yogurt
7:5O Joe asked me to check my BP. Took it after straightening up a little on my dresser. I’m decluttering and simplifying. Bp 126/83 pulse 110
Zechariah 14:9;
9:00 having trouble with diarrhea (4), vomiting (2) and near vomiting, and nosebleeds. May have sold an item on eBay. Recvd offer. Need to check disks. They do. Let buyer know and accepted offer. Waiting for payment.
10:13 Joe asked me to check BP again. BP 115/79 pulse 112 Everything has a metallic taste now. God, I need to overcome this nausea and diarrhea soon or I don’t think I can handle more treatments.
4:30 I’ve been freezing for several hours now and can’t seem to warm up no matter how many covers I pile on. Temp 98.3, pulse 100, bp 122/79 5:00 my friend Milena brought by popsicles and dinner. She stayed for a little bit to cancer talk and just chat. At end of visit, she prayed with me. I appreciate her thoughtfulness. Mom brought over cup of ice chips. Mom went to give me hug and got worried because my skin (arms) is bright red and hot to touch. Forehead is room temp.
6:39 I’m exhausted now. Able to eat a little dinner without taking throat meds. Almost lost it because my nose started bleeding again and gaged on the blood. Used colloidal silver to moisten inside nose. It feels dried out. Applied little vasoline.
8:27 look down at skin and it looks like I’m breaking out in a rash. Nice because I have no clue which medicine it’d be.
9:30 since I had been doing pretty good today not vomiting, I asked for glass of Ovaltine. Big mistake. Ended up vomiting it back up about 10 minutes later. Bloody nose ensues. Ugh. Now I have to take phenegran. Yuck. Night vitamins taken minus the Vitamin C. Need to make sure the diarrhea is gone first. Lord, I need wisdom and help to figure this out for my best benefit.
Nose bleeds make breathing without coughing difficult. At least, I can breathe. Arms burning hot periodically throughout day while feet stayed icy cold. At least I have feeling. Vomiting and diarrhea are slowly diminishing. I’m exhausted and want to do more but know I have to limit myself. At least I can do few things. Able to fold and put away load of clothes today. House will no where be how clean I prefer, but it hasn’t been that way in years. Something I can look forward to . Arms and hands tingling periodically throughout day. Ears burning periodically. Tried working on VBS a little bit kept hitting snags not being able to find things I was looking for. I’m so tired. Praying I’ll fall asleep soon.
Thankful for
1. Milena bringing dinner, and popsicles. Had good visit as well.
2. Mom bringing ice chips.
3. Joe coming home early to make sure I’m okay.
4. Able to get patient portal access fixed
5. Sold a set of school books. Need to ship out tomorrow.
6. Tomorrow is Jordon’s birthday
7. Dezirae comes home from camp tomorrow. Yay
10:25 legs are prickly burning feeling.
Two Journeys, One Heart – Memoirs of June 22-24, 2022
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Lightning Strikes Memoirs 13-14 January 2021
Jan 13
500a Joe still sick. Bad dream (follow up Dr visit. Bloodwork showed some level elevated indicating oncoming heart attack. Level was 54 not under 45. Dr’s decided to admit me to hospital for observation. Didn’t want to go. Had to strap me to gurney. Once there I kept sneaking out of bed to visit other patients. Dr’s not happy.)
Whole body stiff and throbbing. Left nostril clogged making difficulty to breath.
Took Tylenol sinus, C, zinc, & Echinacea. Applied Vicks to bottom of feet and chest. Feel like I got ran over. Ugh.
630 trouble falling back to sleep. Tummy hurts.
1030p temple headache with vice grip feeling around head. Fatigued. Sensitive to lights & sounds. Tummy hurts. Watery eyes. Runny nose. Severely congestion.
Looked it up. Possible migraine. Guess I’m learning more about migraines.
Jan 14
1253 tummy hurts so bad I’m miserable. Constipation. Just drank 1/2 cup coffee hoping it will help stimulate nerves. Didn’t drink morning bkfst shake bc of congestion but I’m suffering otherwise.
Center of back freezing sensation suddenly. Head still pounding. Congestion has eased some enough I can breath some.
https://www.medicalmedium.com/blog/understanding-gut-health
600a fell asleep after 1am. Still have migraine. Taking Excedrin.
1000a very rough night. Headache eased but not migraine anymore.
Made sure I drank breakfast shake (8oz almond milk, 2 oz whole milk, 2 TBS chia seeds, 1 tbs peanut butter, 1 tsp chocolate syrup, 7 ice cubes)
Chia.seeds have multiple health benefits. They are full of nitrients, antioxidants, full of fiber, high quality protein, etc.
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/11-proven-health-benefits-of-chia-seeds#TOC_TITLE_HDR_6
https://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/why-are-chia-seeds-good-for-me
1200p finally able to use restroom. Tummy feels little better.
800p able to work on grades a little, wash load of clothes, and put up turkey bone broth. Wore me out for rest of day. Headache increases.
Watching movie “The Rocket” it’s about a kid who endures a tragic head injury and loses his dream to play football in high school. He then has to find a new focus in life…running.
I can resonate with the kid in movie. Not only am I still dealing with multiple issues left from the lightning strike, but also I feel as if I’m reinventing a new me. The old me died that day and I’m desperately trying to find the new me or my new focus in life all while still trying to juggle what the old me did and this me wonders how in the world did I ever balance it all?! But for the grace of God I press on.
1000p tried to sit on my rt leg but my rt thigh cramped intensely!!! Had to adjust position quickly.
1130 head pounding. Eyes hurt. Congested. Feel horrid. Tired. Nerves hurt. Low back throbbing. Hands ache. Sinus pressure in face is aweful.
Applied Immune Boosting EO roller on wrists, back of neck, & bottoms of feet.
EO’s included are peppermint, frankinsense, thieves, & lemon oils mixed in carrier oil.
Lightning Strikes Journal Entries 10-12 January 2021
Jan 10
650 overslept. Strange dream – I was reliving David & Goliath story but in modern day I was a congresswoman facing off against Pelosi. Joshua 1: 9 repeating in head.
Whole body achy & stiff. Low rt back still has intense pain like I fell and bruised it deeply. Bending over causes intense pain. Moving slowly.
Lightning Survivor asked about what has helped to ease neuropathy pain.
Following article gives list of supplements that can help…
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326917#diet-and-lifestyle-tips
I personally take B vitamins, magnesium (500mg or more), Calcium with D3, turmeric, etc. I’ve taken alpha lipocic acid, but didn’t notice much difference at the time. One of my doctors gave me Cognitex Basics which helped with brain function too. Need to get more.
130 exhausted from morning services. Feel like I need to crash. Low back & rt hip throbbing.
315 slept maybe half hour pain kept me awake.
830 exhausted. My head feels swimmy like it’s floats in mucus.
Jan 11
750a woke late. Slept hard once I fell asleep. Could sleep longer but need to get moving.
10a sat on floor to try to help Rae with math. After little bit tailbone felt like someone hit it with a sledge hammer. Told Joe I may be injured but at least I’m still mobile. Lol.
230p realized I didn’t have my phone. Didn’t know if I dropped it in store or left at friends house. Began to panic. Tried to call hoping it was at friends house but she didn’t answer. Wasn’t sure I had right number. Went back to her house. It was there thankfully. Sigh of relief.
I’m exhausted and wanting to go home but Joe asked me to take Rae to phone store so she could get her new phone.
Need to also pick up Joe’s rx. Dr confirmed sinus infection.
All this running around is taxing on me. I’m not feeling so good myself now. Need some rest.
1150p if only my brain would let me sleep. Runny nose. Congested. Sinus pressure. Exhausted. Headache. Rt ear hurts. Low back & rt hip throbbing. Legs achy. Feet freezing. Hands achy & swollen.
Jan 12
830 woke from bad dream to back arms and hands stinging horribly.
1210 been trying to study for bible study tonight. Topic isn’t hardly touched on the rabbit trail I’m attempting. Want biblical aspect. Brain hurts. Eyes feel blurred and heavy. Need to rest. Lunch break
1245 headache. Brain hurts. Feet & hands cold. Sinuses congested. Thirsty. Tired. Whole body aches. It’s 66 inside. Put hoodie on to warm up. Need a nap. Took Tylenol sinus. Think I might be fighting a sinus infection too.
140 trying to decide on ice breaker for tonight. Rt hand sudden feels like it’s on fire! Shake hand but sensation still there. Low back feels like ice. Pull sweatshirt down to cover it. Sensation slowly creeping up back to middle & sides.
500 getting ready for tonight. Face is flushing. Cheeks feel like they’re on fire. Headache. Sinus congestion. Low back & rt hip throbbing. Facial pressure and pain. Exhausted. Tummy feels bloated. Feet cold but not freezing. Need to lay down for bit.
1100p ladies mtg went well. Only got thru half the lesson.
Headache. Sinus congestion and pain. Stuffy nose. Rt ear hurts. Neck hurts. Chilly sensation in base of neck travels down spine to mid back. Cramping pain in lower lft abdomen. Low back & rt hip hurt. Hands swollen and throbbing. Skin feels like it’s crawling. Eyes heavy & hurt. Legs ache like I walked a mile. Feet hurt and cold.
