Daily Chats and Encouragements
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I had a rough start to this day. Didn't get up until 9-ish….car wouldn't start, called Triple A, guy came quickly. I wasn't too surprised since it hasn't been started in over 3 weeks…he said to run it for an hour to recharge and take her around the block a few times a week to keep her going and perhaps get a fuel additive since I haven't put gas in it since November last year and she's still full.
Then….in doing my 3 tasks I was out for, my tummy went far south….causing an explosion. I wasn't feeling well at all…but am home, safe, cleaned up and cooling down. I'll finish getting things tucked away then go down for a rest/reading time after lunch.
We are expecting a couple of days at 100 this coming week. I am so very grateful for good AC, fans, Water, tea….and the ability to hang out with Jesus no matter what it's doing outside.
Be blessed and refreshed in this new day!
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Oh, I am so sorry that you had that trouble while you were out! It sounds like you did better once you got home though. Will continue to pray for you, sister!
Oh wow, we were watching Emergency this morning and there was a kid on there who had Meniere's. What a horrible thing you went through, so glad that over time those side effects eased and you are able to function. I'm grateful to the Lord that I have never gone through anything horrible like that. I honestly can't remember a time when I haven't been in some level of pain, so you just get used to it, but when it is debilitating, then I'm aware of it much more - but the Lord is seeing me through that too. My tummy is doing better. I have some aching, but no more attacks though. Thank You, Jesus!
Wow, it was a bit chilly this morning. I tried to sit out on the back porch, but the slight breeze was a little bit more than I could handle!
Have a blessed day.
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Thank you my friend!
For prayers, always so appreciated! Oh My! That poor boy. I too, am so very thankful the horrid side effects are no longer a major issue. Mine started when I was 21…I have encountered some folks in my journey who had Meniere's as well and my heart goes out to all who suffer so. It was rather violent at times and totally destroyed my hearing.
Glad your tummy has settled down some…and mine as well. Those attacks are quite awful! Needless to say, I was pretty useless after my morning out and about but am feeling better after my nice nap. Not being used to the forced walking and other troubles and 4 round trips to-from the car, getting trash dumped, groceries in and put away….i was huffing, puffing and blowing my socks off. Got back in my gown to signal being done! LOL…and definitely praised God for His care, for rest and recovery and the safety He provides.
Love and prayers for us all…
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I'm so glad that you made it safely home and were able to get some rest. I hope that you rested and extra day as well!
Had a wee bit of tummy trouble yesterday but was able to be at Bible Class and both services yesterday. Our Mother's Day service was very nice. One of the young people bought each of the Moms a corsage, so sweet!
I'm going to be saying NO to treats this week and stick to only on the weekends. I do well, usually, until Thursday and then Wade is quite tired of waiting for the weekend and we have a treat, and it seems our weekend is going from Thursday to Sunday now, but I am determined to have just a treat on Saturday and one on Sunday and that's it for the week! I hope that you have a healthy and happy week too! Hold close to Jesus and grow in Him every day! Love all my ladies and miss Missy and Marilyn. I hope y'all are okay! Praying for you!
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Good morning, Sister!
Today is a good day…pain wise and otherwise. I did have another wakeful night, up/down/TV time/computer time…finally back to sleep at 3-ish and up at 6:00. I feel well enough to tackle some chores today. I did get an extra rest day after that episode on Saturday…whew!
I had tummy troubles last night and I think it was due to missing my pantoprazole for 2 days. I had to sit up for a couple of hours and took it last night around 8:00. I was so glad to not have further troubles and feel fine this morning. I did long for a Diet Sprite or 7-UP tho. Will get one to have on hand.
I need to play in my fridge today and sort/prep some veggies before they need to be tossed. I think I'll do up some steamer bags with my assortment. I haven't done that in years! Still have some bags and it's an easy grab and go meal with a protein choice.
Natasha and I are aiming for Saturday. I had to cancel last week, again, due to the pain and fatigue issues and being down for 3-4 days and missing Tuesday's message from her until after 11 PM. I'm debating letting her deal with my new microwave set up. They are small but so very heavy for this weak woman! My old one…she can have or I will let someone on the buy Nothing Blessings group have it. I was so happy to have everything I posted, claimed and picked up the same day last time.
I need to sort laundry, vacuum, clean the bathroom and declutter a couple of spots today. Dishwasher is dealt with…hooya!
Thinking of our Marilyn and Missy…praying for us all in this gift of a new day! Be blessed abundantly. Love you all…
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Praise the Lord you are doing better. Makes me happy.
My last two days have been a little rough. I have been very tired and my pain is increased a little bit, but not terrible. Just have that "don't feel good" thing going on! I'm going to just rest for most of today and see how it goes tomorrow. We are having lots of rain today! We really needed it though, so it's a good thing!
I hope you have a very good day today, all day! Be careful to not do too much and then be back down again. And don't forget the tummy med! I can tell when I miss it too. When I had a doctor's appt in the AM I totally forgot to take my meds and didn't think about it again until my heart was beating too fast that night. Got it all in the next morning! I've been taking one OTC Nexium along with my other tummy med because of this gastritis. The Nexium is supposed to have a healing effect on the tummy lining.
Be thankful in all things, for God is very good!
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I went to Doc yesterday and xray showed that I have bad pneumonia in my left lung. It has been a hard 2 weeks. I am on antibiotics and steroids. My family needs your prayers please also.
Pray for my grandbaby please…. she has a mild case of it.
He just got released from 5 days in mental ward in hospital. I was so at peace then. Last night he had me crying so much and he showed no remorse…stating to my son while laughing that they were crocodile tears. How can I go on like this? I honestly need to find some kind of support, because this is taking a huge toll on me.
prayers please
love and hugs
below is a pic of Baylee my sweet Maltese …who has been a Godsend and my best friend. I love him so much…he folllows me everwhere and is always by my side.
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I've been researching Schizophrenia. I need to just learn to ignore him in these episodes and try to understand that it is not him. It is so hard, because some of the things he says are so hurtful.
prayers appreciated
oh…and I just got an update from my x-ray that was read by the doc…and it turns out I do not have pneumonia and my lungs are clear!
The PA did say she was not for sure…but that my left lung looked to have haze over it…. anyway I am glad I got antibiotics because I know i had bronchitis for sure.
praying for you ladies too
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Oh wow, praise the Lord, that is awesome! I know how hard it was when I had it in the bottom of my right lung. How is grandbaby doing? Prayed for both of you and for you and your husband. That was my thought as well, ignore it, or respond positively to it like telling him that you appreciate him and that you are praying for him. Hopefully that will remind him of what he once had. The Holy Spirit can reach where we cannot. Grab hold of Jesus and give your emotions to Him and He will make you strong and He can give you peace. Love you, Missy!
Love all my ladies.
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Thank you, Kim for your prayers and kind words! Love you too!
I am feeling rough today. Heavy feeling in my chest, and hard time breathing.
My grandbaby does have a mild case of pneumonia. I told her mama Monday when I was watching her to get a next day appointment and get her seen. I knew something was wrong. The doc told her she got her there just in time….Thank you, Jesus!
Yes, my hubby is declining more everyday…all I can do is pray.
love ya'll
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Hello Ladies…
So sorry to hear this news, Missy. God knows the sorrow and pain you've endured and He knows your husband's heart…and mind…as well. Prayers for you and your family in this crisis, in your illness and for your grandbaby….Prayers for healing and restoration and His precious peace.
Kim…I too, have had a couple of really rough days. Where I've been in great pain, awake for hours during the night and then sleeping most of the day away. Hoping we both feel better in the days ahead.
Love to all….
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OK….I am back up….after 4 hours awake and a nap…at 4:30….feeling better and looking to have a "work day" today. Coffee is on, I am dressed and ready to roll.
Today's stats: 243.6 (down 6.4) FBS 160 128/79 60
Other than the muffin mix, I don't have sugar in the kitchen. I do it up in my little square pan like a small cake. It does spike me, so it's not a daily choice for an extra bit of something. The peanut butter and cranberries spikes me more!
I'm off to get my coffee and get my day started. Love and prayers, my sweet Sisters. May God bless us best where needed most in this new day.
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Great verse. I also take comfort in this passage: Jms 1:2 Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials,
3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.
4 And let endurance have its perfect result, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.There is a purpose in our testing, and if we trust God through it we will be stronger and more like Jesus, perfected in Him. Going through these diseases is hard, but I am keeping my eyes on Jesus and praying everyday that I will become stronger in my faith and glorify and honor Him in the midst of it - but I also pray for His healing touch, and He will if it is His will!
Missy, those symptoms sure sound like pneumonia or bronchitis! An x-ray doesn't always show pneumonia, I needed a CT scan for mine to show. My NP told me that it can't always be detected by x-ray for some reason. Do you have a fever too? So happy they took the grandbaby in! Continuing to pray for you all!
Much love!
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I'm pretty sure that I have pneumonia. I remember how my body felt last time I had to be hospitalized for it. I'm getting out of breath so easily and feel so much pressure on chest. I am so exhausted!
You are right…last time I was in admitted into the hospital…the x-ray did not show…I had to have ct scan also.
Yes, I had high fever and several night's where I woke up with my hair completely soaked. I'm not running fever since I started antibiotics.
Thank ya'll for your prayers…I'm praying for ya'll too!!!!
I saw my grandbaby today for a few minutes…she leaped out of my daughter's arms reaching for me…
hugs
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My youngest baby turned 23 today!
Keep him in prayer also…he's very sick
thank you
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Oh my. Looking at ages sure does make one feel old. The youngest of our nieces and nephews will be 31 this year! Eek! I hope you are able to get good rest Missy. Praying that you, your son, and your grandbaby feel better quickly.
Well, I got good sleep last night, almost 9 hours, but still feel sleepy. I think the meds give me good sleep but they continue to make me sleepy until later in the afternoon! It takes me awhile to get sleepy enough to fall asleep at night though. I wasn't tired enough until about 12:30AM, which is normal for me now. I usually wake around 7, but not this morning!
Yo-yoing between 234-235. It will go up after this weekend though - treat time. I will be very conscious of what and how much I allow myself to have though. I like being down a bit!
Oh, Bren, I was going to mention how good your numbers looked. All across the board! Yay, you!
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They are currently taking my grandbaby back to doc. She is still wheezing.
I'm still staying very tired.
My hubby continues to have conversations constantly with his voices. I am trying so hard to deal with this…but I must admit I am about to lose my mind. Very stressful.
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Turn your thoughts to Jesus when you start to get frustrated with what is happening. I'm sure that you are trying and it is probably difficult, but even if you have to in every moment, call on Him and put your mind on what is good, and right, and pure as Php tells us. Will continue to keep y'all in prayer, for this and for your illnesses. How is your son doing?
I'm super tired, but the other symptoms seem to be doing better. I may not do both meds tonight so that I won't be so tired for Church tomorrow!
Love y'all. Hope you are doing alright, Bren. I'm concerned about Marilyn and hope all is well! Y'all are also in my prayers.
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Good morning, precious friends….
Kim, I too, hope and pray our Marilyn is OK….She's had such a hard road to travel, yet remained hopeful and faithful.
I had a rough 6-8 days…am pushing a bit today, to wake up some muscles and put them to use. I've been exhausted and so weak and am praying for a U-Turn in my basic health and sleep patterns so I am more productive. I am so blessed with each day I get and remain joyful in spite of the pain. I feel great when laying down and that's a blessing as well…it's the getting up, standing, sitting, moving part that I struggle with. However, I know there are so many that suffer more seriously than I do….and I include them in my prayers.
You, Missy and Marilyn….remain in my prayers. No matter what each day brings, we know God has us in His hands and loves us beyond measure. I pray for protection, provision and peace in all our households. Prayers for comfort, healing and hope…in the midst of all pain and sorrow. God is aware of us, of all our needs, and is the strength of our lives and the joy of our hearts when we feel lost or low.
I love you all….and thank God for you always.
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Great verses! I'm sorry you've been feeling tired and weak, I hope it passes quickly. I'm about 99% sure I have pneumonia again. I looked up if having an autoimmune disease/disorder can cause frequent bouts of pneumonia, and it looks like it can because your immune system is compromised. My ortho doc said that I had a rheumatoid disorder, but not sure which one it was. I won't know until I see a rheumatologist for awhile so won't know for sure, but that could be the cause for all these bouts I've gone through. Despite that, God is always good, it's His nature and He cannot be untrue to His nature. He is love, that is who He is - so I trust Him, lean on Him and hope in Him in the midst of every trial, no matter the outcome.
Continued prayers for y'all. You are my ladies in my prayers and in my thoughts.
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Thanks my friend. This current trend is about 9 days in I think… I've been awake since midnight, up since 2…so that in itself is an improvement. Being up and fairly mobile….I'm thinking I'll try the Tylenol PM….and see if it will help me stay asleep at night so I feel more alert and able to do things once I get up…
Oh no! Pneumonia again? You went thru the wringer with it it such a short time ago. Prayers for you and for Missy in this regard. For all the things I've had…I am deeply grateful for the ones I've been spared from! Be blessed today….Love you!
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Thanks for all the prayers - means a lot tome
Well I have started dialysis. Had my 1st one yesterday. Started with having the port put in, then 3 hours on the dialysis machine.Wasn't as bad as I thought it wouldbe- slept off and for treatment.
Today I return for a 2nd treatment and I also get one done tomorrow. THen it will be 3x a week with a break between each on- and each time it will be for 4 hours
Am tired (it is 8am) but will have a nap now and then nap for 3 hours at the hospital.
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Oh, Marilyn, I'm so sorry. I kept praying that that number would go high enough they wouldn't be thinking about it, but your body just wasn't having it. God knows what He is doing and He sees the whole picture - He has a purpose in this, so seek Him, trust Him and glorify and honor Him as you go through this. Continued prayers my friend! I'm so happy you checked in.
Not positive it's pneumonia, she didn't hear the diminished breath sounds, but then she didn't the first time and the doctor on the fourth time wasn't sure she heard them. I don't get fevers, so they couldn't count on that symptom. Since an X-ray didn't show it the first time we didn't bother with that this time. All the symptoms are the same, so when I have my CT scan, we will see if I have slow resolving pneumonia signs like I did the fourth time. Phew. I'm pretty sure that's what it is, but can't be positive. I do have an appt to have an abdominal MRI for my pancreas, just to make sure nothing's changed there! No symptoms so everything should be fine.
Phew, it is hot today. We had a thunder storm last night and that dropped a bunch of much needed rain! Yeehaw. I love when it comes during the night, although the pounding of the rain and the thunder did wake me up!
Time to do my first round of sitting exercises. Love y'all.
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Marilyn, I too, am so glad you checked in. I understand the exhaustion and this is a trial by fire for sure. Any comfort you can find is a blessing. Continued prayers for you in your journey. So very sorry you are having to do this.
I love hearing the rain…I used to sleep with headphones on, listening to CD's of rain storms, ocean waves, forest sounds….because I had a maniac stripper living above me who played music very loud and stomped the floors in the very late night/early morning hours. My neighbor upstairs now has the radio on all night but has tempered it a bit of late…maybe 3 nights a week instead of 7. Yep…even with my severe hearing loss…I hear that!
I fed Junior and Granny this morning….as it's early, before anyone is up and about…I want to love them a bit. They both (and Sister…miss her)…all let me pet them. I love them all.
I managed to get my trash out yesterday and was so glad. I need to do a schedule for running the car…only did it once since having it boosted and he suggested twice a week so I'll aim for that. I need to pick up my insulin so that will be an outing…perhaps tomorrow?
I have a guy coming to pick up my old microwave this morning and set up my new one for me. I'd wanted black but it was unavailable and they subbed with a white one. I've had the red one about 4 years.
I'm going to do a small HEB order, to pick up when I venture out tomorrow… I need to vacuum and sort my fridge. Check that squash to see if it's fit to eat still…Be blessed, ladies….much love and prayers for us all…
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Do you think anyone would turn you in if they saw you with the kitties? But… it is against the rules and as long as the rules don't conflict with God's commands we need to comply! I just don't want you to get in trouble, as well as walking in obedience to God - even when it is unfair!
After looking at the symptom checker on WebMD I'm pretty sure that this is pneumonia. I was pretty sure before, but this makes my pretty sure surer! Breathing is more trouble in the AM than in the PM.
Wade is out shopping right now, good deals at Harris Teeter - buy two Nathan's Hot Dogs and get three free! He loves his hot dogs so this was a no brainer. I like hot dogs when they are at the almost burnt to a crisp on the grill! Mom did too.
I'm glad you are getting help with the microwave! I think we have another one floating around here if this one goes out. It's a low power one, but it would do until we could get another one. We use it often during the day, especially Wade to reheat his coffee! He uses the pot and I use my big metal cup for my coffee - I don't care about it's temp so I drink on it all day. I've thought about getting the decaf version of it, but I really need help with waking up in the morning. I do have caffeine capsules - I could use those, but I am still getting that diuretic effect! Sigh! Well, hopefully when the pneumonia goes away this heavy tiredness will go away too.
I cheers my day immensely when I hear from y'all. I hope you have good, restful and productive days.
Marilyn, praying for you dear sister! You too, Missy!
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I don't think a neighbor would rat me out…and Mary did put their "nest" back on top of the heating unit about 3 months ago. When we were made to stop feeding in January of last year, our colony was at 14…and yes….this is an area of disobedience for me to deal with and no….I don't want to get in trouble. I know I'm not the only one who feeds, never have been but still….I know I need to deal with me and my actions.
Hot dogs…what a good deal! Oh my….That was a bargain he will enjoy for some time and good quality to boot! I don't have them often but can't say the same about the smoked sausage. I especially like the jalapeno cheddar ones.
I'll pick up my meds and get my HEB order this morning at 9-ish. It's my Fiasp that's ready. I still have a lot of the Tresiba still so am in no hurry for a replacement.
We had some rain last night. The pavement was wet when I peeked out this morning. I finally had a good night's rest…got up at 4:45…which is normal for me. Coffee's on, phone is charging and I'll get dressed and ready to go shortly.
I was very glad to have help with the microwave! He had it set up in no time and I actually like the white! It matches my freezer anyway. Looks tidy…on that side of the kitchen.
Stats for today: 244…135…124/75 61
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That 244 is down, isn't it? Yeah, 135 is good for you, and those normal BP numbers, woohoo. 61 pulse is also great! Keep up the good work.
I was at 236 this morning. I'm yo-yoing between 234-236, which is much better than 238-240. Not able to do much exercise right now though, but I have done some sitting upper body stuff the last couple of days. I did get one set done yesterday before I started struggling with my breathing.
Time to wash may hair and then rest a bit. Love you
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Yes…as I was seeing 250 too often. I'll be happy to see the 230's again!
Yesterday was a high sodium day so I have fluid retention this morning. I had another near normal night and got up at 5:00. I got some Tylenol PM yesterday but forgot to take it last night. I'll see if it helps with better sleep? Feels really good to have more alert hours in the daytime when I can get things done. I was so glad I didn't have tummy issues on my outing yesterday! Makes me very leery of leaving home!
I want to work on my collections for give away…and aim for 2 days a week. The closets will offer up a good selection of things when I get to them. I kind of wish I could turn Natasha loose in there and say "fill two tubs and haul it off please"…and do that three times! I need to do the same with my kitchen pantries and assorted tubs and drawers….
I'm going to snag some coffee, have my AM time and prep for my day. Have a good one at your spots…Love and prayers.
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Marilyn, how are you doing on dialysis? Praying for you!
Missy, are you better? How are your son and grandbaby? I'm still struggling with what I'm pretty sure is pneumonia, but the antibiotics aren't helping as much as they used to. I think I've been on them too often lately. Ugh. Praise the Lord I'm not coughing nearly as much as I was and I'm able to catch my breath more easily too, the tiredness is still there, but I think that has more to do with my autoimmune issues than pneumonia. I hope that you are well or at least much better.
Bren, praise the Lord, I love good news from you! Wade is talking about going through and cleaning out. My desk definitely needs a clean out! I see four glass cases and they either don't have glasses in them or they have glasses we no longer wear! Those could definitely go. Saw my wrist BP measurer and went ahead and took that: 114/66 with a pulse of 71 - yeehaw, very good. It was 127/76 at the doctor's office, but it's so painful with my lipedema to have my BP taken that I'm sure that raises it. The gal who used to be my NP's assistant used to not let it go very high, under 200, not sure this new gal did that because it hurt A LOT! Today is my last day of antibiotics. Not sure I will be able to go to a graduation party for one of our Churches homeschoolers. There's just one more after her, then they will all be out of school. We have six young people who are 25 and under, the other young people are in their 30's, then we jump to the 40's and up. The ones in their 40's and 50's I saw from their birth to now. The mom of the graduate was in my third/fourth grade class when we had our free Christian school. She is one of the ones I was there when she was born. I held another woman in my arms when she was born! Wow, it is incredible how time flies. I know I didn't use all my years wisely, but I hope most of them were wisely done and that they are now lived purposefully for the Lord!
I love y'all very much. When I pray or share with Wade about you I say you are "my Bren, or Missy, or Marilyn". 😊
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