Hold Me Tenderly
This week has been a little unnerving.
I've started my antibiotic treatment for the Lyme disease that has been playing house in my body for so long.
It aint easy.
When killing off this bacteria you often experience a worsening of your symptoms before you get better. It's from the bacteria that is being killed and the toxins it's leaving behind.
As you can possibly imagine that isn't fun or easy and, at times, has even become scary.
But I hang on for the ride.
At least now I experience much needed hope.
I now know why the pain and fatigue have been so present in my body for so long, and how to begin getting rid of it all, getting back to me once again.
I took a picture of the corn field next door.
I edited it to my eyes delight.
It brought me some pleasure, I hope it does the same for you.
I thank God for giving me an appreciative eye for His beauty. Not only does it draw me closer to Him, but it also fills my being with much pleasure…much, much.
{how could i not look at nature and think of Him and thank Him for it every single day?}
Today I spent far too much time in front of the television taking it easy.
Really, I must admit, I wasn't as much taking it easy as I was doing my best to make it through the symptoms that slammed my body after the antibiotic this morning.
That tiny white pill packs a powerful punch.
We watched a lot of the Billy the Exterminator marathon on A&E today.
The boys were intrigued by the wild animals and why the Billy Man was saving everything except the wasps.
I walked past my two older boys room tonight and caught a glimpse of them in the same bed, watching tonight's new episode of Billy the Exterminator.
Made my cheeks hurt from grinning.
And then, I joined them.
Sweet ending to another day.
Another day closer to my full recovery.
Another day further away from the hell of not knowing what, why, when, how, if…
Tonight.
Tonight I rest in the Lord's arms, for I need His comforting embrace.
That warm, sweet, tender embrace I've come to know and need and love so much.
A love so tender… an embrace equally so.
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The boys are beautiful laying so sweet together.
I am so happy you are getting to move forward and I pray that each day can get easier for you my sweet Nell.
Beautiful pictures to accompany such beautiful words in your post, Nell.
I wish that the recovery could just be all good for you.
Hopefully very soon it will ease up. Any idea from the doctors how long it gets worse before better?
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They are so sweet
And that cornfield – gorgeous.
Thinking of and praying for you, lady. All my love!
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@Sharon:
Sharon, there's really no way of telling this early on. Some people get better within months, while others it takes several years. I'm believing I'll be full recovered no later than this time next year. I don't have any one telling me that, it's just my faith.
Corrine and Jen, you two mean the world to me. I adore you both.
Nell
Praying that the meds works and kill the bacteria! Hang in there we are praying for healing!
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I just finished a blog design for Connie who has Lymes disease. Her goal is to offer hope and support and information for others.
http://www.lymeschat.com
My heart goes out to you…I cant imagine having a condition that affects your day in and day out activities. Hang in there!
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Hi Nell,
I came across this blog and stumbled on this post where her husband suffered from Lyme disease for 10 years before it was diagnosed, and they recommended the doctors. Just thought I would share:
http://www.positionyourbrand.com/blog/the-ultimate-customer-service
I'll be praying for you Nell!
Melissa
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@Melissa Ingold: Oh, and it got my attention because it said her husband is completely CURED now.
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Gorgeous cornfield! Even more beautiful little ones! And, oh, I'm so glad you are one step closer to getting this out of your body. Hope the cure isn't too rough on you, though!
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i loved this. i have had some bad days lately….and just today decided that i am going to do things that fill me and renew my heart even if they might seem wasteful to others. even if my sink piles with dishes and clothes don't get hung.
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