Showing posts with label Lupus. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lupus. Show all posts

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

miracles come in tiny, perfect doses

I take a lot of pills but I am really, really okay with that. For years and years, my family and I have prayed for that one pill. That one, unobtainable, perfect, magic, fix-all pill.  
Yeah, those don't exists. 

But they do make one pill that is pretty dang close to that miracle pill that my family and I have searched for for nearly 15 years. 

Plaquenil.
One pill. Twice a day.
That did it.
I got my life back and what a life it is.





Plaquenil has been around for a very long time; decades. It was first used to treat malaria, then RA and now it is used forLupus. Being diagnosed with Lupus and being treated for it has absolutely changed my life. It is hard to believe that I wasn't diagnosed for so long. I still have Dysautonomia and Chronic Fatigue but they seem to be secondary disorders to the Lupus. Thus, with the Lupus being well controlled, these disorders are controlled as well. 

I just wanted you all to see what my miracle looks like. I'm also reminded everyday, twice day that I wasn't forgotten or forsaken. That is a pretty awesome reminder! 

More to come on my summer! It was busy and long! I have someone very special that I want to introduce to you all!

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Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Evidence of a new day!!

“Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert". 
Isaiah 43:18-19

 I am so blessed that God has given me the ability to embrace each day -each wonderful miraculous day- that I am given to celebrate my health. Through His grace alone, am I able to focus on today and not harbor bitterness about the many, many yesterdays and all the things that I have missed. Instead, I want to show you what all I am doing to catch up and find my way in this new world. 

Evidence #1:
I'm in school! This is old news, I know but the new news is that I am enrolled in TWO classes on campus this fall!! SOOOO Excited!!!


 Evidence #2
I am driving and it never gets old! Never, ever gets old...I'm telling you! I cry a lot while I am driving because I am soooo happy. Driving is AMAZING! Did you know that?!

 (don't worry I was stuck in traffic when I snapped this!)


Evidence #3
I wrap friends' birthday's presents. I don't just stick them in bag. Why? Because I feel sooo good! I feel like getting all my pretty paper goods out and using them! I am little rusty with my handiwork...


Evidence #4
I took a big step (for me) a few weeks ago and I have decided to try and find a new church to attend. I am so overwhelmed by this process. I am terrified of meeting new people and being sick over the last few years has really done a number on my self-esteem.  So, I decided that I had to face my fears head on. I am visiting churches by myself and forcing myself to speak to new people and try to find a new church home. I took this photo after my first Sunday visiting a new church. 

  
Thank you for your conintued prayers, love and support! I am so overwhelmed by your love not only here but on facebook, polyvore and through email! You all love me such much and I am touched everyday!
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