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Hi Everyone,
My recuperation period has taken a weird twist, and I am discouraged, but not down. My sinuses appear to be healing nicely, but throughout the day, they get inflamed, which is part of the healing process. BUT, fluid builds up pressure in my ear, and after lunch, I get the most excruciating pains in my right ear and it has left me in tears both days I was at work. I had to call the doctor tonight because I ran out of my pain meds, and Tylenol is just not cutting it. The doc ordered more meds, and also told me to take Motrin, which I am taking only temporarily because of the extreme pain it is. I take my ulcer meds with the Motrin, to protect my pouch.
Please pray for me with the use of the pain meds. I have been diligent in not taking them until I absolutely, positively cannot handle the pain. My problem is that I have not been to an AA meeting in over a week, and I missed two of my outpatient group sessions this past week because of the exhaustion and pain after work.
I would also appreciate prayer as I do some of the writing work that is necessary in the 12 Step program of Alcoholics Anonymous. One of the Steps is to "Make a searching and fearless moral inventory." I have done this step several times before, and it is a difficult one to say the least. The Lord has shown me this time that I need to do it from a different angle this time. In the past, I always went at it from the point of view of listing all the behavioral sins I committed, especially if they were directed at anyone. This time, the Lord laid on my heart that I had to examine my heart attitude and deal with resentments and bitternesses. What has been a total surprise to me is the depth of my bitterness and resentments in areas I honestly thought I had dealt with and gotten rid of.
It is hard work, because I want to be thorough. I started out by making a list of all the relationships I have had for most of my adult life. I am being as diligent as I can, and really praying the Lord bring to my mind everything I need to really do this housecleaning.
Thanks for your prayers.
Hugs and love,
Trish
My recuperation period has taken a weird twist, and I am discouraged, but not down. My sinuses appear to be healing nicely, but throughout the day, they get inflamed, which is part of the healing process. BUT, fluid builds up pressure in my ear, and after lunch, I get the most excruciating pains in my right ear and it has left me in tears both days I was at work. I had to call the doctor tonight because I ran out of my pain meds, and Tylenol is just not cutting it. The doc ordered more meds, and also told me to take Motrin, which I am taking only temporarily because of the extreme pain it is. I take my ulcer meds with the Motrin, to protect my pouch.
Please pray for me with the use of the pain meds. I have been diligent in not taking them until I absolutely, positively cannot handle the pain. My problem is that I have not been to an AA meeting in over a week, and I missed two of my outpatient group sessions this past week because of the exhaustion and pain after work.
I would also appreciate prayer as I do some of the writing work that is necessary in the 12 Step program of Alcoholics Anonymous. One of the Steps is to "Make a searching and fearless moral inventory." I have done this step several times before, and it is a difficult one to say the least. The Lord has shown me this time that I need to do it from a different angle this time. In the past, I always went at it from the point of view of listing all the behavioral sins I committed, especially if they were directed at anyone. This time, the Lord laid on my heart that I had to examine my heart attitude and deal with resentments and bitternesses. What has been a total surprise to me is the depth of my bitterness and resentments in areas I honestly thought I had dealt with and gotten rid of.
It is hard work, because I want to be thorough. I started out by making a list of all the relationships I have had for most of my adult life. I am being as diligent as I can, and really praying the Lord bring to my mind everything I need to really do this housecleaning.
Thanks for your prayers.
Hugs and love,
Trish
Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.
Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer
As you know I pray for you daily and will surely continue. With the pain meds you may want to take them as scheduled every 4-6 hours I think is usual because if you wait to take them when you can't stand it anymore then it takes longer for them to take care of the pain. If you stay on an even course then they can work better and keep the pain from getting beyond control. I know you are trying to stay away from them for good reason but you may be setting yourself up for it to backfire. Now this is just my opinion and past experience with pain meds, of course you should ask your doctor.
Boy that's a difficult task going over past relationships. I don't know if I could do that even as a non-drinking person. That is gonna take some serious soul searching but just think how much easier it'll make life once you do learn to accept these relationships without the energy draining negative emotions. You've come a very long ways from what you've shared with us and I'm sure this will bring you to a new and more healing stage. Hang in there and know we love you and continue to pray for you! God bless!!
Boy that's a difficult task going over past relationships. I don't know if I could do that even as a non-drinking person. That is gonna take some serious soul searching but just think how much easier it'll make life once you do learn to accept these relationships without the energy draining negative emotions. You've come a very long ways from what you've shared with us and I'm sure this will bring you to a new and more healing stage. Hang in there and know we love you and continue to pray for you! God bless!!
Thanks for the suggestion about the timing of the pain meds. The problem was that I could not take them when I was at work, because I am not allowed to drive while on them, and I am supposed to be alert when I am with the kids.
As for the relationship stuff, I have done a almost two decades of psychotherapy already, and have made some really radical changes in my relationships as it is. The huge difference now is that I am seeing my negative attitude that I had in those relationships more clearly. I was pretty ugly back in the day, and I had a ton of hostility toward most of the people in my world back then. I thought I was past all the anger, till I started this latest 4th Step writing.
I am having a ton of trouble sleeping this weekend. I will probably collapse on Sunday.
Thank you for your faithful prayers.
Hugs,
Trish
As for the relationship stuff, I have done a almost two decades of psychotherapy already, and have made some really radical changes in my relationships as it is. The huge difference now is that I am seeing my negative attitude that I had in those relationships more clearly. I was pretty ugly back in the day, and I had a ton of hostility toward most of the people in my world back then. I thought I was past all the anger, till I started this latest 4th Step writing.
I am having a ton of trouble sleeping this weekend. I will probably collapse on Sunday.
Thank you for your faithful prayers.
Hugs,
Trish
Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.
Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer
Hi, Trish.
I just want you to know that I continue to pray for you, in all areas. You have what it takes, because the Lord is with and in you. You are not alone.
Blessings,
Mary
I just want you to know that I continue to pray for you, in all areas. You have what it takes, because the Lord is with and in you. You are not alone.
Blessings,
Mary
"Don't tell God how big your storm is; tell your storm how BIG your God is!"
ObesityHelp Support Group Leader and Support Group Coach
ObesityHelp Support Group Leader and Support Group Coach
Thanks so much, Mary. I needed to be reminded that the Lord is with me.
Hugs,
Trish
Hugs,
Trish
Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.
Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer
Hi Trish,
I'm new here, but know that you are in my prayers!
A non-believing friend once asked me what difference does Christ make? She said that Christians still have pain, hard times, tragedy...the same as everyone else. What difference does it make?
I immediately wanted to launch into the everlasting life message of the Gospel, but the Lord held my tongue, because she was seeking a practical tangible answer. How is Christ relevant to our lives here, today? So, I asked her to give me some time to pray about how to answer her question.
Then God gave me this increcible mental picture...and I really wish I could draw, but I can't. I pictured myself during my most painful trying moments...and wondered just how did I survive?
It was because I was being hit by shrapnel. It was painful. I was bleeding. I was bruised. But I survived because Jesus was standing in front of me taking the full brunt of the attack. That's the difference! Those without Jesus have no protection.
This picture has helped me through some pretty tough times (my Job moments, I call them), including physical pain like you're experiencing. He knows exactly what you are feeling because He felt it first. Praise Him during the pain...praise Him out loud! It will make all the difference!
Thank you for the opportunity to help pray for my sister, whom I've never met!
Belinda-Marie
-proud U.S. Air Force spouse & mother of 2 boys
"He who would like something that he's never had, must do something well, that he's never done before." - Unknown
I appreciate your prayers and your friendship. Christ does make a huge difference in my trials, because He is usually carrying me through them. My unsaved friends and family have no clue how great God is, and how strong His loving arms are. I know from personal experience just how great His love and grace are, and just how strong His arms are.
I look forward to getting to know you better.
Hugs,
Trish
I look forward to getting to know you better.
Hugs,
Trish
Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.
Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer
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