Confused

Well, it's Sunday and I'm still in pain. Don't feel much like going to church. Have not made that decision yet.

When I was first diagnosed with Lupus, I had a lot of things happen to me that confuse where I'm at now.

My thyroid quit working. The doc's say that is because the Lupus killed it. I started going through the change. I gained weight.

Before and after weight gain:


All this happened together. So, now, I have no idea what was caused by the Lupus and what is just from getting old and going through so many changes.

Do I hurt because I have aged or do I hurt from fibromyalgia. Am I stiff from the same. Confusing. Maybe, it is just because it is cold. All I do know is I hurt and I am getting tired of it.

Fighting Symptoms

Every since I started this blog, I have had to fight the pain of Fibromyalgia. I have not had symptoms for years. I can only believe that it is an attack from Satan to stop me from writing this blog.

There must be someone out there who will be healed or find comfort in this blog.

I come against this attack in the power of the name of Jesus Christ. I will not fall for this scheme and will continue to walk in the path that Christ has put me on.

If you, also, need prayer, just leave me a post on the prayer link in the upper right hand corner of this blog.

If God is with you, who can come against you.

Natural Remedy

I found this article on the web. Natural Lupus Remedy.

I had never been much into natural remedies before, but, last year I had a hysterectomy and was put on hormones. I really had trouble with the hormones. I could not think, felt emotional and attacked by everyone. A friend told me to take Black Cohose. What an amazing difference it made. No hot flashes and I could think.

So, after that experience, I am pro natural remedies. This is a good article and I know how important it is to stay healthy. Whatever it takes to stay off steroids.

Christmas Trials

When I was so terribly sick and it would be Christmas, I would wonder if this would be my last Christmas.

My mind would encompass thoughts of my children and husband and all they would do when I was gone. I would weep over my children's youth and pray for longer time on this earth. Christmas was hard.

I struggled to make Christmas the way it would be if I was not ill. To continue in the traditions of the past. Cooking, wrapping, shopping were all so difficult. But, I was determined to make each Christmas special to my family.

For those of you with these lingering thoughts and fear, I say you are right to continue to make things as normal as possible. It is good for you and for your family. But, for those of you who can't, because you are to ill, I say keep your spirits as joyous as possible. This is good for you and for your family.

It is important to keep joy in your heart. To dig deep down into your spirit and live in the moment with happiness. It can be so hard, but, to keep that positive outlook will create positive effects.

Christmas is the time of year to celebrate new beginnings. The birth of Jesus was a new beginning that took the world into hope and strength. You my friend, can include yourself in this time of new beginnings and find that hope and strength.

My attitude during those trying Christmas days, was one of leaving my depressing thoughts and focusing outside of myself. I, enjoyed celebrating Christ' birth and new beginnings with my family. Seeing the world through a veil of sickness fades the color of joy. My friend that veil can only be lifted through the promises of Jesus Christ. Seeing the world through His eyes will bring you the joy to overcome your circumstance and rejoice over what God is doing all around you.

Have a merry, merry Christmas and may God's gift of healing be yours.

Yesterday, I woke to horrible pain. I have not had a fibromyalgia pain in years. I'd forgotten all bad it can be.

Not only is your body in turmoil but, your brain quites working as well. It was an all day thing. Today is much better.

I fight any symptom or day like yesterday, with prayer. I have been healed by Christ, so, I believe, that these days, like yesterday, are a scheme to get me thinking I'm ill again. So, I fight the good fight of truth.

I call to my God and stand on His promises. I, always, rebound into health. I have learned not to ponder the way I feel nor to let my body drag my mind down. I continue to praise God and believe.

Today, I praise God that I continue to walk in my healing. I am determined to not let go of the healing that I have received from God.

God is good. Dear reader, I would love to pray for you. Just leave me a note. I have a link in the top right corner of this site for you to list your prayer request.

Love to all who read this post and may God be with you.