It is almost Easter and we have been getting settled into our new “home” for now. Thankful to have soooooo much more room to use, couches to sit on and a table to all eat dinner together again… it’s the little things sometimes, ya know?!
I had a doctors appt two days ago and we are having to switch up treatment plans and try new medications. I abruptly went off my last two medications as the stomach pain, cramping in my stomach and back, head sweats, fevers, and more were more than I could handle. They often got so bad that I would crumble to the ground or have to brace myself upright when the pain hit. I will start new meds today and continue detoxing at the same time of course to flush out toxins released as any disease is killed.
I am now dealing with very, very, very low emotions. I have not dealt with this in the past, but maybe once or twice and nothing even close to how I am feeling now. Even though I know this is a very common side effect with Babesia… countless lives are actually lost to this disease due to depression leading to suicide each year; I am trying to remain optimistic and positive that these feelings will pass. I continue to try to go directly to God’s promises and remember who He says I am, but in being honest with you… I am not doing well at all.
I also have severe neck pain. Again, very common when on these meds. This pain is so much that it keeps me from sleeping. Cory is continually rubbing this area and it helps temporarily, but I need it to go away and finally have some relief from it and the migraines that are plaguing me constantly.
Soooo… those are some prayers we have along with complete healing. All three of our kiddos are struggling with some new symptoms, and some much increased symptoms and it’s so hard to watch how each day this disease destroys.
Prayers:
-Healing
-Energy
-No more pain
-Neurologic symptoms to be gone
-New protocol to work
-Direction of our Future
-Wisdom in treatment
Praises:
-More space in this new home
-Dr. Flattery is willing to try a new direction
-Grace from Jesus for all the ways I feel like I continue falling short in parenting and wife-ing!
Happy Easter to each of you and your sweet families… we are excited to celebrate our Savior being Risen this weekend and every day!
Matthew 28:6- He is not here; He has risen, just as He said.
Isaiah 25:8- He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord God will wipe away tears from off all faces.
Job 19:25- “As for me, I know that my Redeemer lives, and at the last He will take His stand on the earth.”
I’ve been singing this over and over in my head lately:
“my body’s weak
my spirit’s strong in You
my flesh may fail
my God you never will!”
XO
Sincerely, Dani
Beauty and the Beast with one of my beauties!
Easter fun with Great Auntie!
Run…
Haydens invention…- beach chair on a pool float
Treasure hunting on a bike ride!
Lucy and Grey at their Awana Grand Prix!