I have been having blurred vision for about a month now and since it wasn't a prescription change the Neurologist and Dr. Pete, my optometrist, decided I should see a Opthomologist. So I went. I swore I wasn't doing Dr.'s in 2010, but when your vision is messed up...well I decided it was the right thing to do.
I saw a Dr that the Neurologist referred me too. He was very nice and very thorough. I am still seeing spots from the bright light that I am pretty sure looked all the way through to the other side of my brain. It's been 5 hours and I am just now able to see again. Anyway the verdict is still out right at the moment. I go back on Monday am to have field of vision test done. This will tell them if it is neurological or not. Thankfully I don't have to have my eyes dilated for this! YAY!
About Me
- Pain-Free Journey
- Lets see...I am social person. I love to be around people. I started my career as a Hairstylist in 1987 and was passionate about it until I was no longer able to in 2007. I now manage a hair salon part time and enjoy sharing my knowledge with the stylists that are just starting their careers. I have been married for 16 years and have two boys 19 and 9! They are a tru joy in my life! I have 12 chickens and 1 Rooster. They are a hoot and I love the fresh eggs. I also enjoy reading and cooking. I have something called Thalamic Pain Syndrome. I have been suffering for 5 years now, but it has just been recently that I was diagnosed with this. Oh I have had plenty of " We think this is what is wrong" so to finally know what was causing my chronic pain is a huge relief
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Fatigue!
Finally some beautiful weather. It was sunny and 70 degrees here today. It is amazing how quickly everything starts blooming with just a couple of sunny days.
Craig got the lawn mower all ready for the season and Dillon and Cameron(my nephew) mowed and did the weeding while Clay picked up all the the sticks and stray baseballs out of the yard. It looks so neat and tidy!
I myself just enjoyed the sunshine from inside today. After making breakfast this morning I had to lay back down and nap. I don't have to many days of such fatigue that I just can't move, but when I do it knocks me off my feet. I am hopeful that tomorrow it will be gone and I will be back to myself. It is the one thing I think that I detest the most of this whole sickness thing! It gives no warning and changes my plans in an instant!
Craig got the lawn mower all ready for the season and Dillon and Cameron(my nephew) mowed and did the weeding while Clay picked up all the the sticks and stray baseballs out of the yard. It looks so neat and tidy!
I myself just enjoyed the sunshine from inside today. After making breakfast this morning I had to lay back down and nap. I don't have to many days of such fatigue that I just can't move, but when I do it knocks me off my feet. I am hopeful that tomorrow it will be gone and I will be back to myself. It is the one thing I think that I detest the most of this whole sickness thing! It gives no warning and changes my plans in an instant!
Friday, March 26, 2010
Expecting Suffering But Relying on Hope
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33)
One thing I have found with facing daily chronic challenges is that it is so easy for me to focus on myself and so difficult to find that “peace.” I have almost continual reminders of “me”. My challenges are daily, almost minute-by-minute reminders that I am not the person I was. For me to be ok, I must look beyond those challenges.
What seems to cause the most pain is my own expectation that there should be no pain or suffering – that life should be simple and easy. And yet, even Scripture tells us that is not so. What I am finding is that if I am not taken aback by my new challenges, if I don’t view them as something that “shouldn’t” happen, they are easier to deal with. So James knew exactly what he was saying when he wrote “Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you.” (James 4:12)
I am learning we must realize that bad things can and will happen. At the same time, we must realize that we have the opportunity to rise about these things and not focus on them or ourselves, but to focus on our God who is the author and perfector of our faith – the one we can run to in each and every situation, the one who will hear our cries, the one who has already overcome the world.
Father God. We live in a difficult and sometimes scary world. We may not understand what is happening to us and to those around us. Yet, I thank you, that in all of these times, you are there, feeling our pain, knowing our hearts, and loving us through each and every trial that comes our way. Help us to keep our eyes on You. Amen.
About the Author:
Deni believes that the only true way to deal with chronic pain and chronic illness is to bring them to the feet of her Lord and Savior. Her multiple illnesses (Celiac Sprue, Atrial Fibrillation, Ankylosing Spondylitis, to name a few) have taught her many things about herself and her Christian walk. It is her fondest prayer that some of her lessons might be helpful to others as they walk the path of chronic illness. deni can be reached at EncouragingWords@me.com. Her website is http://www.pathwaysforchange.com/Encouragement.
One thing I have found with facing daily chronic challenges is that it is so easy for me to focus on myself and so difficult to find that “peace.” I have almost continual reminders of “me”. My challenges are daily, almost minute-by-minute reminders that I am not the person I was. For me to be ok, I must look beyond those challenges.
What seems to cause the most pain is my own expectation that there should be no pain or suffering – that life should be simple and easy. And yet, even Scripture tells us that is not so. What I am finding is that if I am not taken aback by my new challenges, if I don’t view them as something that “shouldn’t” happen, they are easier to deal with. So James knew exactly what he was saying when he wrote “Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you.” (James 4:12)
I am learning we must realize that bad things can and will happen. At the same time, we must realize that we have the opportunity to rise about these things and not focus on them or ourselves, but to focus on our God who is the author and perfector of our faith – the one we can run to in each and every situation, the one who will hear our cries, the one who has already overcome the world.
Father God. We live in a difficult and sometimes scary world. We may not understand what is happening to us and to those around us. Yet, I thank you, that in all of these times, you are there, feeling our pain, knowing our hearts, and loving us through each and every trial that comes our way. Help us to keep our eyes on You. Amen.
About the Author:
Deni believes that the only true way to deal with chronic pain and chronic illness is to bring them to the feet of her Lord and Savior. Her multiple illnesses (Celiac Sprue, Atrial Fibrillation, Ankylosing Spondylitis, to name a few) have taught her many things about herself and her Christian walk. It is her fondest prayer that some of her lessons might be helpful to others as they walk the path of chronic illness. deni can be reached at EncouragingWords@me.com. Her website is http://www.pathwaysforchange.com/Encouragement.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Next Support Group Meeting
Well, last night was not exactly what I had hoped for, but I knew that this might take some time to get going. Myself and my friend Tracey, who is helping me head up the group, met for our first support group meeting. I didn't really get it out there enough and I don't think people really know what it is all about. I am working on some brocures and maybe before our April meeting I will be able to put it in the local paper. We will be meeting the 4th Wednesday of every month. I may have to pick another night. We will see what happens and go from there.
Thank you to all of you who have been praying for me and this group. I know that God has a plan and it will be for His glory and not mine.
Blessings,
Keri
Thank you to all of you who have been praying for me and this group. I know that God has a plan and it will be for His glory and not mine.
Blessings,
Keri
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Hope to see you tonight
Tonight at 6:00 p.m. the first meeting of our HopeKeepers Support Group will begin. We will be meeting at Gladeville Baptist Church, 9000 Stewarts Ferry Pike, Gladeville TN.
I am looking forward to meeting new friends and sharing our hope and faith in what God has planned for us!
“Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written.” John 21:25
I thought what would happen if . . . I went to a library, pulled out a book, found a comfortable chair, and sat down and began to read. Totally engrossed I continued until chapter 9. As I turned the page to begin the next I found all the remaining pages blank. Thinking there must be a publishing error I seek another copy and find the same thing. An unfinished book. How would I ever know how this story ended?
Receiving a chronic illness diagnosis is much like this. We are busy with our lives planning our days and even our future. Then suddenly it all comes to a halt. All the words of the remaining chapters of our lives fall from the pages and we are left with a sense of deep loss. Now what?
But after reading this verse I thought perhaps I need to allow Jesus to finish my story. If He did so many things, that written down there would not be enough room in the whole world, then certainly He could do the same for me.
Maybe–just maybe–allowing Him to pen my moments; each day a new line, page or even a chapter I would see a new life unfolding. Not the one I had envisioned but something unique and possibly life changing.
My lost confidence in my body has been replaced with a new confidence in the Lord. It is His story. It was never really mine and now finally laying my unfinished life at the foot of the cross I can at last receive the much needed rest that comes from surrender.
About the Author:
Catherine Barron lives in Sheridan, Montana. She is semi retired and loves to read, write and her latest hobby outdoor photography although her first love will always be the word of God. She considers her fibromyalgia a formidable unrelenting teacher.
I am looking forward to meeting new friends and sharing our hope and faith in what God has planned for us!
“Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written.” John 21:25
I thought what would happen if . . . I went to a library, pulled out a book, found a comfortable chair, and sat down and began to read. Totally engrossed I continued until chapter 9. As I turned the page to begin the next I found all the remaining pages blank. Thinking there must be a publishing error I seek another copy and find the same thing. An unfinished book. How would I ever know how this story ended?
Receiving a chronic illness diagnosis is much like this. We are busy with our lives planning our days and even our future. Then suddenly it all comes to a halt. All the words of the remaining chapters of our lives fall from the pages and we are left with a sense of deep loss. Now what?
But after reading this verse I thought perhaps I need to allow Jesus to finish my story. If He did so many things, that written down there would not be enough room in the whole world, then certainly He could do the same for me.
Maybe–just maybe–allowing Him to pen my moments; each day a new line, page or even a chapter I would see a new life unfolding. Not the one I had envisioned but something unique and possibly life changing.
My lost confidence in my body has been replaced with a new confidence in the Lord. It is His story. It was never really mine and now finally laying my unfinished life at the foot of the cross I can at last receive the much needed rest that comes from surrender.
About the Author:
Catherine Barron lives in Sheridan, Montana. She is semi retired and loves to read, write and her latest hobby outdoor photography although her first love will always be the word of God. She considers her fibromyalgia a formidable unrelenting teacher.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Support Group Starting!!!!
Okay everyone I have been pretty silent lately and for that I appologize!
I am very excited to announce that the support group that I have been working on starting up will have it's first official meeting on Wednesday night.
Hopekeepers Support Group
Gladeville Baptist Church
9000 Stewarts Ferry Pike
Gladeville, TN
Wednesday night March 24th
6:00 p.m.
Rm: A-176
I will be the facilitator for the group along with Tracey Ross.
If you or anyone you knows would like to come and is not familiar with the location please feel free to email me and I will get you directions!!!!
Blessing to you all
Keri
I am very excited to announce that the support group that I have been working on starting up will have it's first official meeting on Wednesday night.
Hopekeepers Support Group
Gladeville Baptist Church
9000 Stewarts Ferry Pike
Gladeville, TN
Wednesday night March 24th
6:00 p.m.
Rm: A-176
I will be the facilitator for the group along with Tracey Ross.
If you or anyone you knows would like to come and is not familiar with the location please feel free to email me and I will get you directions!!!!
Blessing to you all
Keri
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