Day 3 We Haven't Died Yet

Day 3

Nobody has died yet.

The biggest thing we have noticed is a lack of energy but that could be contributed towards our stress of moving. We have read a lot about detoxing and this could be a contributor as well. Daniel feels like as soon as he lays down he can fall asleep. I will having suffered from chronic insomnia and even a diagnoses of chronic fatigue syndrome and insomnia, I have slept the last few nights well.

Irish I was naturally healthy

Today is month 2ish of working out.  I started in January while in my 8th round of PT for my back and hip.  $16 a session for PT versus a little more than that for membership at the YMCA and I could do much more fun stuff.  

I go anywhere from 3-5 times a week and I'm making it.  This 202 pound body is making it.  Yesterday, 3/17/17, I hit the elliptical and didn't die.  I actually felt great.  

Picture doesn't really reveal that, but this is my journey and I'm sharing it to give anyone hope.  Picture looks like I'm dying, I'm OK with that.

Two weeks ago I did 18 minutes, so 26 minutes yesterday is awesome!  Prior to that I was in the arthritis classes.  We will see where I go from here.  Right now I go based on heart rate and distance.  Trying to stay in fat burning zone but I end up in the performance zone all the time.

Asthma Sucks

Considering I clear out my social media history often, I want the record of GOD has done through this illness; enter my very abandoned blog.  To be updated when I have some more energy.  For now, a nice reminder of what this body is overcoming.

Apr 18, 2016 1:42am

Mostly unconscious today but GOD saw fit to allow me to submit some assignments and I think they are OK. Fortunately, I lost my procrastinating ways as I entered grad school so a lot of work had been done and I have colleagues willing to proof my work and come up along me. 3 weeks left of this semester and I keep thinking and GOD is showing He will provide a way through. My teachers and school are willing to work with me and I could not be more thankful. Daniel Morse is right beside me and all the lemons are sweet lemon cream pie. You would think this would be stressful, yet I feel assured, equipped by grace, humility, and strengthened knowing GOD's promises are truths. Friends are like waves that do not cease, all around me, calm when I pass out, smiling when I come to, and praying me through. I'm so thankful! I'm so in love with all of you and the body of Christ. I look forward to returning to myself and more and celebrating the victory of health.

Apr 17, 2016 2:35am

Today was rough but the night was better. The fatigue, confusion, losing consciousness, and such is just yuck. This evening I had a few visits and watched a movie for the first time which was like a vacation. I missed my mini vacation home to see family and Jimmy Buffett though I'm affirmed in my family here. Love to love you guys and thank you for the support.

Apr 15, 2016 12:44pm

Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Another doctor appointment down and I did not lose consciousness at all yesterday! Think I am ready for visitors again!

Apr 14, 2016 12:18pm

Quick update: Yesterday I went to 3 specialist and found out why I keep passing out and having airway difficulty (vocal cord dysplasia). My larynx is spasming and while the vocal cords are supposed to be opening they are closing and I am not getting air. They think there is a genetic component to the lactic acidosis but are still running tests and trying different medications. My lungs are good which is a huge blessing!

Apr 13, 2016 6:57am

David, Timothy, and Paul are on my mind this morning as GOD reminds me suffering is temporary and His love is so fulfilling. April R. Phillips told me I had "church troops". From brothers that went before me with examples of how to be patient and the reward in love, to an army before me now calling out to GOD while being my hands and feet. I am happy and hope you find the joy in your salvation today!

Apr 11, 2016 5:28pm

Taking a few minutes to catch up while I have the energy and remembering miracles are to be celebrated. Looking forward to the party we will have when I am restored! I saw Billy Graham give an invintational and people ran to receive Jesus. With the love I have in the friendships and support from His body, how could you not run? "GOD is at work to reveal who He is", Dr. Swanson.

Apr 11, 2016 11:44am

Friends I am home and finally got good rest last night. What a difference a few hours of sleep makes! Despite how rough the morning has been with breathing difficulties, we know we made the best decision to come home as the asthma is less triggered and I am able to treat my symptoms immediately not awaiting a team. There will be doctor appointments this week and following and GOD has given me indication I will be able to finish this semester. My vocal cord dysplasia continues to spasm causing coughing attacks so speaking is not something I am able to do right now without great concentration and difficulty and you all know I love to fellowship! There are not words to speak to the love I have been shown except to say it is agape. I will update when I can. Love to love you.

Apr 10, 2016 5:48pm

They have given me a 50/50 chance on going home and staying home. My pulmonologist feels staying here is best but can give me all the "expensive medications and therapies" to do at home, the hospitalist said she has nothing more to offer right now and being away from the environmental triggers in the hospital may be best. So, consulting GOD. I will need support making it to appointments and picking up medications but feel I will have more stamina away from here. Staying hospitalized means less sleep, but help in crisis. We are going home and I'm not scared. Best case is best case and I like it.

Apr 10, 2016 9:55am

Miraculous news, the lactic acidosis is down, still elevated but not critical meaning my other organs should respond especially my lungs and start working better. Did y'all pray or something?

Apr 10, 2016 7:12am

Romans 5:3-5 NIV Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; [4] perseverance, character; and character, hope. [5] And hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us. My relationships are all changed because I have the Trinity. What a promise and love we have in them. Day 5 continues, let's attack this hospital stay GOD.

pr 08, 2016 9:50pm

Have a brief moment of strength and I have to say thank you. You are my family and you have come out swinging against all fears, sending intercessions, claiming my healing in His name, visiting and praying with me when all I can do is struggle to breathe and not talk at times, and praying and sending me encouragement. There are not words for what the body does when it comes together for a part. I cannot help but rejoice in suffering because of your faithfulness, your love, your reflection of Christ during this time. My heart is full and I have a lot of test verifying nothing is wrong with it because of all the stitches each one of you has sewn into me. Thank you!

Thirty One Summer Spring 2015 Retirement List

"Tis every season, turn, turn, turn."  I cannot get that song out of my head despite the going, going, gone in bold on top of the retirement list Thirty-One has shared.  There are so many great prints and styles retiring making way for new products.  The patriotic print on the left has become a favorite of mine and soon will no longer be available.

The clear and zip pocket-a tote are retiring also with no replacement.

And for those of us who love the cinch top bins for all our little organizing needs and clutter busters, this too is disappearing.

Here is a list of everything that will be retiring come July 31, 2015 or until supplies last: Spring/Summer 2015 Retire List

But wait until you see some of the NEW products coming!  Oh my!

For your home, notice the NEW Chalk-It Up Cube that you can personalize over and over again.

For you, this new tote has 7 pockets!

 

For utility, can you imagine the possibilities with this bin?  Kids toys, laundry, balls in the garage, storing blankets and pillows, and much more.  I cannot wait to order this bin!

As always you can order HERE and feel free to contact me with questions at any time.  Be blessed. ~ Wendi

Why Love is My Favorite Word and Embracing It in Difficulty

I may not agree, understand, embrace all changes (man bun clip on?) but I will love you and I will show Jesus' love to you.  John 4:1-26, Jesus met a Samaritan woman at a well, a woman married 5 times and now living with a man, she was considered dirty.  Many came to believe and know his love because he did not judge her, he offered her life and she was so filled she had to share with others (John 4:39-42).  As Christians we are not called to judge but we can hold in accountability, however remember in the greatest of trials, when you don't understand, when you feel condemned, when you don't understand, when you are frustrated with a person's actions or words we have so many great scriptures to meditate on.

Cor 13:13 "And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love."

Lev 19:18 "You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against the sons of your own people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the Lord."

Luke 10:27 He answered, "'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind'; and, 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'"

Mat 22:39 "And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.'"

Struggles with accepting gay marriage, sexual sins of someone you know,  you child has wronged you, your friend is committing adultery, you witness racism, whatever, as Christians we can lie our burdens at the feet of GOD and he can carry it and deal with it.  We can love the other person showing GOD's grace and in honesty  reveal scriptures that support behaviors keeping them from the best GOD has to offer and rewards in Heaven, but ultimately our job is to love, not to judge, and be the hands and feet of Christ.  Christ was not in pew and a one day week lover, he showed mercy, favor, and compassion 24/7.  Be love today.

Thirty-one June

Oh my goodness, there is too much to celebrate for June!

Thirty-one is doing so much fabulousness for June I feel like I cannot get it all in!

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Why I Chose To Have Septoplasty (Deviated Septum Surgery)

For as long as I can remember I could not breathe out of my right nostril as I could out of my left.  Very rarely would air pass through and I would think, "that is different" or "cool".  My finger couldn't get up my right side of my nose, no worries, I had another side to pick.  Those menial thoughts were my lone considerations of a youth plagued by sinus headaches, sinus infections, and random bloody noses.  Bloody noses in high school were not fun especially during a test when everyone was quiet and blood would drip down out of nowhere.  I felt like everyone was looking at me thinking I was picking my nose and made it bleed.  It was embarrassing and I didn't know why it was happening. No one had used the words deviated septum, I knew allergies and I felt weird and allergic to life as my symptoms were lethargy, fatigue, headaches, swollen eyes, nose bleeds, and decreased concentration.  Then occasional respiratory issues.

My swollen eyelid and shaffing

When I became a nurse, deviated septum became to mean something to me.  I understood the septum was blocking my sinus cavities causing those symptoms.  For years I applied nasal sprays to alleviate allergy symptoms and sprays to help keep nasal passages clear, not too dry, and perfect little passageways.  The kicker is my septum was against my nasal wall and these sprays weren't very effective.  By the time my ENT doctor scoped by nose (nasal endoscope) he could not pass the scope after applying his shrinking and numbing medicines due to the severe deviation.  If you are wondering, this is done in the office, is painless, and takes 2 minutes.  I even watched on the monitor as he did it and I have impeccably clean nasal passages.

Little video that shows how even when I take a deep breath, I cannot get any air through my right nostril.

Why didn't any of my previous allergists, primary care doctors, ENTs suggest this?  It would have saved a lot of money on ineffective medicines, antibiotics for sinusitis after sinusitis, and countless sinus headaches.  Although medications like Flonase can help stop the cascading effect of allergens, if the medication cannot get into your nasal passage and is blocked, it cannot work.  After discussing the pros and cons with my ENT doctor and learning he does anywhere from 5 to 10 of these a week I felt very confident in my next step and gladly signed up for the surgery and am writing this 3 days after.  In another post I will write about the surgery, know that this was a great decision for me and I am healing well with minimal pain.