My Good Things....

If you haven't watched the clip "Good Things to Come" by Elder Holland I recommend it before reading my post! It's after this post.

With more detoxing this past couple of weeks I have not felt the best. The kids and I enjoyed working on Unit Studies, swimming, scrapbooking, and anything else we could do. When my energy gone they let me take naps when I reached my breaking point! I love having children who are old enough and responsible to take care of each other.

The thorough test results showed only one thing. An infection of some sort. I was relieved to see that there wasn't any autoimmune issues as well as rheumatoid, thyroid, etc. So now what? With the signs of an infection the Doctor sent one test back to get more information on it. I then hesitantly, yet in faith, started on an aggressive antibiotic. Not fun! I can tell that there is medication in my body and am replenishing the negative side-effects with all the natural supplements I have.

I received the results from a more in-depth test on this infection two days ago. It seems that there is a Chronic Strep infection that is pretty intense. Looking back to where my tonsils are he saw they have atrophied and basically are not helping the issue.

The bottom line is that my immune system is shot! Amazing! I wonder if having 6 children in 8 years had anything to do with this. Tough pregnancies? Stress? Depression? :) No matter what it is I added a couple more techniques from my Doctor. He gave me a shot in my tonsils to help "wake them up". I have to admit that I have felt somewhat better from that! I am still getting an IV of Vitamins weekly as well as taking all the supplements here at home and eating as organically as I can with my no-wheat-yeast-dairy diet. Man, it's been a learning experience!

Back aches are still there and my head feels like I'm taking meds, but I feel progress! I don't feel like I have the flu ALL day!!! I hope to continue on this path.

I look forward to getting rid of the infection, which is causing the inflamation through my back, and rebuilding my immune system to "run and not be weary, walk and not faint".!!!

I agree that "Good Things" are happening and I love what's in store!!!

Good Things to Come

Please take time to watch this. Prepare to be inspired!

Good Things to Come

Love it!

So the past two weeks have been a little tough. Detoxing is never fun. The consistent pain isn't subsiding. I look forward to the results of the blood tests!!! I hope that out of the 15 tests there is something we can narrow it down to...

Yes, I'm tired. Yes, I still have pain. BUT I am so grateful that I have this to learn from when I have children to take care of!!! There isn't any other options but to focus on them. Since Greg's working this summer I can't rely on him as much. I love it! What a blessing! Great "growth opportunity"!!!

I have to agree with the Dr. Porter that the optimism about this is helping keep the pain to a minimum. However, after visiting with a friend I realized that my faith is Christ is so much stronger now. It was fun to reflect on years past and to see the growth. I love it! It's what I've always wanted. A stronger foundation built upon Christ.

The atonement was a huge part of my life when I was single and faced with many decisions. I'll never forget the tough moments when I was on my knees begging for understanding in situations I'd never dreamed I'd be in. And here I am again. I love it!

The strength of my past experiences have brought me this far and now I'm asked to grow even more. Have you watched the Christian-based movie called "Facing the Giants"? I feel like the young man who is asked to keep walking/crawling even though he is tired. He does. Why? Because he has enough faith in his coach to keep pushing forward. It was painful. Where does he end up? In a place he never dreamed he'd be!!! An amazing moment!!!

I believe that Christ is asking us to do the same thing. Whether we are faced with one trial or another I know that he is asking us to keep putting one foot in front of the other on the path of righteousness because there is something amazing ahead. I know that He will not give us anything we can't handle and that when we're through we'll look back and say, "Wow! Look at how far I've come." Love it!

Miracles are happening everywhere and I count them daily. I hope you do to. I'm cheering for anyone reading this who needs extra support and love. I love the fact that we are here on earth together and don't have to work through life alone.

Today I had plans to sleep! The Lord had other plans. I laugh at His sense of humor. My prayers this week have been to find opportunities to serve. Since my ways of being able to serve are limited I wasn't sure how it was going to come to pass. It happened!!! I had the opportunity to provide service two times with physical labor and I LOVED IT! Comfortable??? Are you kidding? BUT when the calls came this morning I knew it was a blessing from Heavenly Father. Little did I know that multiple blessings would come on the same day. Peace, the strength to serve, babysitting, and then a simple act of service to us later that day.....leftovers from Girls' Camp dropped off at our door!!! Sounds strange, but with the debt we're trying to pay off our Dr. bills don't seem to be helping. The "blessing" of food was given and we now will be able to pay off debt quicker.

Yes! I loved it! I look forward to a new week! No expectations!

My Personal Plan

I loved my appointment with Dr. Jason Porter, a Naturopathic Doctor, who I was referred to. I told my story and he listened and asked a lot of questions. Here's my personal plan.

Food Allergies?
The shortened story is right now to start by eliminating the top 3 foods that most people are allergic to with my same blood type (O+). That is dairy, wheat, and yeast. Not only did I get the what NOT to eat, but what TO eats!!! I'm not left hanging... Without actual blood tests this is based on the number of patients he treats with similar symptoms

Pain?
I also had acupuncture for the first time yesterday and that was cool. I should've had a better breakfast and more water that morning to avoid the lightheaded feelings after, but it wore off as the day went on. I look forward to seeing how this help to alleviate the pain I carry day and night!

Neurotransmitters?
I have instructions on how to quickly and simply attack this to help eliminate the depression signs I have once again.

There's my personal plan for now! My goal is to be a more loving mother who can continue to teach and guide her children having energy to keep up with them! The fatigue and depression symptoms aren't the way I want to live. I'm sure this will always be my trial in life, which I'm grateful for, but I want to kick it out for the time being. :)

I can't wait to start another week!

General Conference to Fill up My Bucket

In the wee morning hours, when I would love to be sleeping, my body kicks me out of bed to start my day! Although I haven't slept well I look forward so much for the time I get to read the Conference talks that were given last April. Wow! Talk about filling up my spiritual bucket. It's so much easier to get through the day and be loving to my children EVEN with the pain. I think my body's used to it enough that although I'm waiting for answers I can continue on basking in the spirit each morning. I wouldn't trade this for anything in the world. It's so peaceful! My spirit craves the words of the living prophets.

I just read somewhere that even mothers who aren't feeling well can have the Lord's strength and I'm here to testify that it's true! I've loved the topics I've been able to review from Conference; Mothers, relationships, true love and complete fidelity, and much more.

With my Bucket full, it's time to help my kids!!!

Grandma Show

We just finished our Cousins' Preschool Semester and held a little Grandma Show. I loved having this preschool with all the cousins about the same age that could come. They learned so much more than I ever expected! I think it was fun for the Grandmas to come and let them sing and show off a little. Isn't that what young kids do best?
My Orson in the middle needs an award for the best dressed....LOL! LauraJo loves getting her picture taken and is always smiling (on the right). It has been a blast getting to know my sisters and their kids better! I'll miss it this summer!

Small Tender Mercies!

I love it when miracles happen! With my back aching more and more this week's been tough. I love getting blessings and feel the reassurance of God's love. I know He knows what I'm going through. I also understand that the education I will gain from this experience is something I need to learn. It's still tough, though. Trying to be loving while in pain is so hard.

A couple of days after the blessing I visited with a Dr. and received more guidance of what I could do. It was great, but I unfortunately worried about how much everything costs. We counted every penny and didn't see how we were going to pay for it all. As I drove home I received the answer to my prayers. Someone was prompted to call. Tears fall frequently these days, but I didn't realize how stressed Greg was until I shared with him the blessing!!! The Lord answered our prayers different than we thought. Tender mercies once again! Love it!!