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Topic: RE: Need Prayer
Hang on kiddo! Just remember take it slow and one day at a time. You are as always in my prayers! Hugs!!!!
Topic: RE: Thursday Prayer & Praise
Hi Karen,
I just wrote a huge prayer request in a seperate post. My praise is that I have medical insurance to cover all of the stuff I had done today.
Trish
I just wrote a huge prayer request in a seperate post. My praise is that I have medical insurance to cover all of the stuff I had done today.
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
Topic: Need Prayer
As most of you may know, I am a recovering alcoholic, and was in rehab in January of 2010 for my alcoholism, and abusing opiate painkillers. Back in August of 2010, I began to experience my chronic back pain, which had been abated for a while by some minor procedures by my pain management doc. I tried alternative pain meds, but they were unsuccessful in relieving the pain, so we tried me on Percocet. The plan for to only be on it for a month, or two, till I could get a cortisone shot.
Well, I was scheduled for that shot, when I threw a blood clot the week before. I can't get the shots while on Coumadin, my new friend for life. My hematologist did not want me to get any elective procedures until I had been stable on the Coumadin for six months. So, the wonderful nurse practitioner at the pain specialist's office and I have met monthly to discuss my pain levels, and get a new script of Percocet, which I had not abused.
One month ago, I had the hammertoe surgery, which required an increase in the dose of Percocet to get relief. Not much of an increase, but still. Then, I scheduled the cortisone shot for one month after the surgery, because I want to get this overwith.
A week ago, a crown came out of my teeth, post and screws and all. It was the second crown to come out since being on Coumadin. So, I scheduled my dentist visit for today, the same day as two cortisone shots, without anesthesia. One of the shots was for my herniated discs, the other for the bursitis in my left hip. They both hurt more than I remembered.
Well, I went to the dentist, and he looked at the x-rays of my jaw where the crowns had been. He said he had to pull both teeth, and since I was off the Coumadin, might as well pull them today.
First, I insisted they give me the nitrous oxide. My anxiety level was through the roof. When I got home, I was terrified of how I was beginning to feel as the local wore off, so I took two of my Percocet, instead of one.
I have to tell my therapist about it. I don't intend to tell my AA sponsor about it at this time, because I am not, and have not, even had a thought of drinking. Actually, the thought of alcohol repulses me. It has not been on my mind ever during this time of treating the back pain with Percocet. Back in January 2010, I was washing the Vicodin down with the alcohol.
Please pray for me at this time. I am upset with the situation I am in, and am going to begin working on some alternative pain practices, like visualization and meditation, which are supposed to help me.
Thanks for reading this long letter.
Hugs,
Trish
Well, I was scheduled for that shot, when I threw a blood clot the week before. I can't get the shots while on Coumadin, my new friend for life. My hematologist did not want me to get any elective procedures until I had been stable on the Coumadin for six months. So, the wonderful nurse practitioner at the pain specialist's office and I have met monthly to discuss my pain levels, and get a new script of Percocet, which I had not abused.
One month ago, I had the hammertoe surgery, which required an increase in the dose of Percocet to get relief. Not much of an increase, but still. Then, I scheduled the cortisone shot for one month after the surgery, because I want to get this overwith.
A week ago, a crown came out of my teeth, post and screws and all. It was the second crown to come out since being on Coumadin. So, I scheduled my dentist visit for today, the same day as two cortisone shots, without anesthesia. One of the shots was for my herniated discs, the other for the bursitis in my left hip. They both hurt more than I remembered.
Well, I went to the dentist, and he looked at the x-rays of my jaw where the crowns had been. He said he had to pull both teeth, and since I was off the Coumadin, might as well pull them today.
First, I insisted they give me the nitrous oxide. My anxiety level was through the roof. When I got home, I was terrified of how I was beginning to feel as the local wore off, so I took two of my Percocet, instead of one.
I have to tell my therapist about it. I don't intend to tell my AA sponsor about it at this time, because I am not, and have not, even had a thought of drinking. Actually, the thought of alcohol repulses me. It has not been on my mind ever during this time of treating the back pain with Percocet. Back in January 2010, I was washing the Vicodin down with the alcohol.
Please pray for me at this time. I am upset with the situation I am in, and am going to begin working on some alternative pain practices, like visualization and meditation, which are supposed to help me.
Thanks for reading this long letter.
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
Topic: Thursday Prayer & Praise
Well my praise today is that I got the A OK from both my dentist and the oral surgeon that my gums are healing fine and my partial is fitting perfect after a few adjustments. What awesome thing happened to you today? I also have a prayer request, my church is going thru some serious trials to the point that I'm about ready to leave, so I need guidance and wisdom. God bless! Karen
Topic: RE: Wednesday Prayer & Praise
Glad you are calling the doc! That seems like the pain is going on far too long. With one of my foot surgeries I managed to get a stress fracture I guess from walking funny with my foot in a boot. So you may have done the same thing. I do know that it hurt worse than anything else I've ever endured. Yummo cheesecake! I loves me some cheesecake and strawberries just add to the perfection! Glad you can enjoy the treat without dumping.
Topic: RE: Wednesday Prayer & Praise
Hi Karen,
I would appreciate prayer for my foot. It is hurting me more than usual, above the toes that were operated on. I have been using ice more than last week. I plan to call the doctor tomorrow if it continues.
Praise: I found a decent cheesecake recipe using Splenda instead of sugar, and made a sample of it today. I did not make the graham crust using Splenda. I just used a premade one, which has some sugar in it. Still, I could eat the cheesecake and not dump, and the cheesecake tastes good. I plan to make one, with strawberries on it, for Easter dinner.
Hugs,
Trish
I would appreciate prayer for my foot. It is hurting me more than usual, above the toes that were operated on. I have been using ice more than last week. I plan to call the doctor tomorrow if it continues.
Praise: I found a decent cheesecake recipe using Splenda instead of sugar, and made a sample of it today. I did not make the graham crust using Splenda. I just used a premade one, which has some sugar in it. Still, I could eat the cheesecake and not dump, and the cheesecake tastes good. I plan to make one, with strawberries on it, for Easter dinner.
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
Topic: Wednesday Prayer & Praise
Well I have a couple of praises first I got my prednisone so the ol' lungs should open up soon and second I'm feeling better than I have for awhile. Turns out one of the teeth that was pulled last week was badly absessed so he cleaned out the infected area and said I should feel better soon and by golly I do. Didn't realize it was that bad I knew it had absessed but didn't realize how bad it was.God bless! Karen
Topic: RE: Feeling bummed today..
Unfortunately that is one of the lessons we end up learning on this journey and that is who is going to be there for us.I too pray that this will all work out for you. I like Trish's idea of seeking a church friend or other friend to help you out. Trust God and He will make it work. God bless!
Topic: Wednesday Blessing
April 20
Prepared for Betrayal
We’ve all experienced or witnessed betrayal at some point. And no example in the Bible illustrates the pain, guilt, and shame caused by that sin more clearly than the story of Judas.
Chosen as one of the twelve, Judas was privileged. John 12:6 says that he was even granted the responsibility of maintaining the disciples’ money box. But that same verse reveals an important truth about Judas—he was a thief.
John indicates greed was Judas’ weakness. After Mary had anointed the Lord’s feet, Judas complained, “Why was this perfume not sold for three hundred denarii and given to poor people?" (v. 5). The following
verse, however, clarifies that he wanted the money only for himself. One can safely assume that if Judas had reached the point of stealing cash from Jesus’ supply, then his greed had gone unchecked for some time. That hidden sin was all Satan needed to interfere with his life. And once the Enemy stepped in, the disciple began “seeking a good opportunity" to betray Jesus (Luke 22:6).
First Peter 5:8 says the Devil is like a “roaring lion, seeking someone to devour." And in Judas, Satan found a willing victim. If we’re honest with ourselves, each of us has a natural tendency toward sin.
Daily communion with God keeps hidden sins from becoming greater problems. Left unchecked, the “roaring lion" will also come after us, no matter what our weakness may be. Ask the Lord to reveal any sins you need to confess. Deal with them today—don’t let sin lead you down the path of Judas.
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
Topic: RE: Feeling bummed today..
I am sorry your family is not backing you at this time. That really sucks. I hope you are able to find someone to go with you to the surgery. Pray and seek the Lord in this matter. Then, ask your church if there is someone who can help you out. Maybe you can develop a friendship in all of this. I will pray for you in this matter.
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
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