Journaling Journey It has been a busy past two weeks. I found myself lost in the physical day to day and did not take the time to process any thoughts I may have had along the way. I found myself not only being a nurse but found myself also being a motivator and a teacher … Continue reading The Mother of Many Tasks
Category: Medical Journey
Journaling Journey Random Thoughts of Monday It is Monday again and not just an ordinary Monday, but the one following Thanksgiving. I find myself left with the question of, "already?" It does not seem possible the Holidays are back again already. I lost track of time in writing from the last time I wrote because … Continue reading Is It Monday, Again?
Journaling Journey Entry 4 We made it to church today which was a big deal since we have not been making it due to Kiddo's migraines. Unfortunately, she is now suffering with a headache and I am praying she is able to catch it and keep it from getting worse. She complained about having watery … Continue reading Sunday Summary
Journaling Journey Entry 3Today went well. Kiddo is feeling headache/migraine pain relief despite her head hurting from the nerve block shots. She still has lumps in her head from them, but is able to handle this pain because it is different from the migraine she had for so long. Her sinuses still hurt, but she … Continue reading Enjoying A Beautiful Fall Adventure
Journaling Journey Entry 2 Today has come to a close and I am so happy to announce Kiddo is feeling okay. She is struggling with her sinuses, whether this is an allergy problem, a sinus infection, or a cold, at this point, it is anyone's guess, but she was able to keep her migraine at … Continue reading Exhausted While Trying to Breathe
Journaling Journey Entry 1 Today we started the day out at the allergy office and Kiddo received her allergy shots for another week. I am not sure what they did this time, but it appears this set of shots is going to bruise. Today I asked her how she felt and received a generic response … Continue reading Sunshine Among The Dark Clouds
Let me begin my Journaling Journey by providing you with an update of what my sweet daughter's medical journey has been like. When my daughter was 13 she began complaining frequently about having headaches. I dismissed them initially by simply telling her to take some Tylenol if it hurt bad enough for medicine. Then by … Continue reading A Summary of Where My Journaling Journey Begins
Tonight, I am writing from the perspective of a broken down and worn out heart of a mom who has to watch her child suffer in one of the most agonizing ways imaginable. She lives life as a Chronic Migraine Sufferer. I needed to ponder my thoughts tonight in order to close them out and … Continue reading The Pain of A Mother’s Heart
Encouragement Today Today is to encourage those who love and support your chronically ill family and friends. Do you have a loved one or a dear friend who is struggling with the physical effects of a chronic illness or pain? Do you watch them while you find yourself struggling with experiencing the frustration of … Continue reading Do Not Forget “You” While Encouraging Others
Update I am sorry it has been several days since I last posted. There has been more than "a lot" going on in my family. I have been trying to nurse my dog back to health from his foot surgery. He is doing very well and I received the wonderful news that my baby boy … Continue reading The Rawness of Life
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