Oh my what a LONG time it has been since I updated my blog.
I am continuously battling my pain still from my car accident. I am trying so hard to manage my day to day tasks and responsibilities. I really have the most amazing parents who keep me motivated and encouraged, even with all the miles and miles away that they are.
My Mom, she is simply incredible. I will call her crying because of the pain, and she is so quick to make me start talking about other things, and get me focused on something other than the pain. She's incredible, and I love her and I miss her terribly.
My Dad, man what a trooper. Every time he talks to me, he is so excited to hear from me. He helps me get through those hard days when everything just isn't working out. I love him, so much, and I don't think he comprehends how much he does, not just for me, but for every single person. I am truly so so so thankful for my father. He is amazing, and my Mom, she is so patient and so loving.
This accident, has tested me in every single way possible. When I have the hardest time getting up and out of my bed because the pain is so strong and I don't want to go class... I know that if I don't turn to the Lord, I'm going to continue laying in bed all day long.
I just called as a Relief Society teacher. The lesson I just gave was about finding your strength during your trials. Funny one for me, huh? :o) Well, I never knew that Joseph Smith got up the very next day after being tarred and feathered to go out and do what he did. I find myself drawing a lot of strength from this. I know, that we all are going through hard things. I know that we are all struggling a lot with different things... but, we can't forget where we can draw our strength from. We are SO lucky to know that we can draw upon the strength and love of the Lord to get us through.
I would give ANYTHING for this stupid pain to go away... but at the same time, I'm thankful for it. For how strong it is making me.
My doctor has exhausted all her options, and I'm meeting this week with a new neurologists and spine specialist. I hate new doctors, but I have hope that some of my pain will go away. So keep me in your prayers, and hopefully I will have good news. Until then, this what my world revolves around:
I got this brilliant idea of the letters on top of the bottles from Kerri when I went home over Christmas! It's the 1st letter of each pill. Sure does beat digging around. I have been really blessed with very understanding professors who are great at understanding everything. So my pharmacy and I, we're always on the go...
7 comments:
Amelia...
Uncle Phil here.. What a great post. I like the "fall down 7 times, get up 8". That's so important when you're going through trials/issues. I'm glad you realize what great parents you have. That's true and keep on taking their advice.
I can relate to your pain issues going into my 6th month of a pretty "noncurable" form of cancer. I try to stay away from the "Why me?" but rather "How do I fight this thing?" Like Winston Churchill said "When you're going through Hell just keep ongoing."
Good luck with school and all.
Phil
Uncle Phil - how do I access your blog?
Hang in there, Amelia.
Amelia:
Uncle Phil again. Actually, I'm too lazy to deal with a blog but your Aunt Karen has one: "KB's Soup Kitchen". Your cousin Carrie has a link to it on her family list.
Phil
I can relate, but my knee surgery was only two and a half months ago. It really does make you turn to Heavenly Father, and appreciate those you love the most. Hope the new doc can give you some answers. Loved the comments on your parents. Seems like we don't appreciate our parents or realize how truly great they are until we go through hard times. Love ya...
Amelia--maybe it would help you to read my story. After I had brain surgery the National Fibromyalgia Research Association asked me to write it and they published it on their site. It was their until very recently but it looks like they have sold the site name. I found this link to it. Let me know if it doesn't work.
http://www.pressenter.com/~chip/sharon.htm
I went through 11 years of what was pure hell looking for an answer to my pain. After more than 20 specialists and lots of prayer by myself and others I found the answer.
Now it seems I am in a similar situation trying to figure out another health challenge which has left me sick and with no energy. I am determined though because I had a blessing that told me I could have good health for many years. It will come if I have the faith and do the leg work and ask for help.
I love you! Hang in there! There is an answer--you just have to find it!
Sorry to hear about your pain...not fun. I ruptured a disc in my back 7 years ago. My physical therapist showed me some exercises to do, most of the time I am pain free and pill free. Keep looking for answers, you will get it figured out and return to normal life soon. -Maile
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