Congratulations to my friends, Bobbi & Stan. They were high school sweethearts who reunited some 50 years later. They married last year in a very small, private ceremony in Pastor Ron’s office. Then this past Saturday they had a recommitment ceremony, there were about 50 in attendance and I was honored to be one of those invited. What a beautiful ceremony!
God uses people in the most amazing ways when providing for me. I can’t say that I have ever heard of anything quite like what I am about to share with you.
Apparently instead of Bobbi & Stan signing up for a gift registry, they told anyone asking about gifts that they wanted something given to Diana instead. I am completely humbled by this expression of love, thank you both so very much. I was blessed with enough cash and grocery store gift cards that we were able to purchase the few items that we had run out of.
Philippians 4:19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
I went to see the orthopedic surgeon on Monday; this goes back to when I fell on my knees trying to put the fire out back in October. (read more about the fire and the fall)
The left knee has been the one giving me problems, it has finally been determined that the problem is a knee cap injury. This past week I have also started experiencing a great deal of pain in my right knee. So much so that I now switch the wearing of the knee brace between the left and right knee. When at the surgeon he informed me that he believes the right knee suffered the same damage as the left knee. He has ordered a second knee brace so that I will now have one for each leg (isn’t that attractive).
Before jumping into knee surgery, he wants me to begin physical therapy. Because of the cost physical therapy is simply out of the question right now. Knowing this we agreed that I will continue wearing both braces all of the time. I am hoping that once I receive SSDI it will be a bit easier and less expensive to get some physical therapy.
And now on to the next item… Per instructions from my Neurosurgeon, I went back to my ENT to receive the results from the new MRI and to see what he believes the next step should be.
I went to my ENT on Wednesday and the results of the most recent MRI were that there was no blockage. He feels that what most likely occurred instead was an artery spasm, which would resemble an artery blockage. I am still waiting a referral to a new neurologist, once I receive that we can begin exploring the possibility of artery spasms.
Meanwhile my ENT has referred me for balance therapy, again with the $$. Balance therapy teaches one to walk without falling, how to remain steady on one’s feet while at the same time being dizzy. I believe this is something worth considering, I should know within a few visits if this will provide any relief.
At this point it is believed that the blurred speech, forgetfulness, facial numbness, and muscle weakness are all a result of continued mini-strokes (TIA’s). This will also be further explored once I am referred to a new neurologist.
I have had one more prescription added to the lot; this one is to prevent kidney and liver failure. This was added because apparently a side effect to the amount of diabetic med’s that I am on is kidney and liver failure.
A couple weeks ago I was watching a program called Medical Mysteries. They had a woman on that suffered from many of the ‘new’ symptoms that I now have dizziness, tingling & numbness, constant migraines, vomiting, etc… It turned out that she had a vitamin B12 deficiency. I will be requesting a blood test to see if this might be part of the cause to some of my problems. I will let you know when the test results come back.
I received several suggestions (7 in total) from you providing ideas for making it easier to prepare for the colonoscopy scheduled on February 6th.
My mother agreed with the suggestion that Jeralynn had which was to use a straw.
The rest of you suggested that I hold my nose closed and drink quickly. One said that she remembered this being done on the TV show Survivor whenever the participants had to drink something disgusting.
My friend from Canada (Heather) said to chew gum, hold your nose and down it quickly. She suggested that I chew spearmint gum as it has a fresh taste. She also informed me that in Canada you start having this wonderful exam done when you turn 30 years old.
As of now I think I will be using a straw, holding my nose, chewing gum, and hoping for the best!
Well, I think that does it for now with the exception of my GHCC (church) readers.
Remember that Saturday has been set aside as a day of prayer at church. Okay, it’s not an entire day, just 4 hours, 8:00am – 12:00 noon, even more reason for you to show up! If you can’t make it for the full 4 hours then come out for as much time as you can.
God has been speaking to me lately on the importance of spending more time in communication with Him. As for myself, I can’t wait for tomorrow when I can spend uninterrupted time in prayer with my Lord. I hope that you all will come out on Saturday to have some one on one communication with your Heavenly Father.
Psalm 28:1-2, 6-7
1 Unto thee will I cry, O LORD my rock; be not silent to me: lest, if thou be silent to me, I become like them that go down into the pit.
2 Hear the voice of my supplications, when I cry unto thee, when I lift up my hands toward thy holy oracle.
6 Blessed be the LORD, because he hath heard the voice of my supplications.
7 The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.
With love to you all,
Diana
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