Thank You God for waking me today and reminding me that nothing will happen to me that You and I cannot deal with together.
That is a pray I’ve said every morning for as long as I can remember. It is a personal thanksgiving that got me through domestic crises, cancer diagnosis and surgeries, and a failed kidney transplant. Not the sort of things usually put on a list of things to be thankful for.
Yet they are. Together they are the epitome of ‘what doesn’t kill me, makes me stronger’ and that the power of prayer is stronger than man alone.
Two weeks ago today I was in the emergency room, disoriented, unstable, with a crushing headache. As each professional passed through the room the same questions were asked. How long? Maybe a week, maybe 2, was never this bad. Did you fall? No. Did you hit your head? No. Sinus infection? Yes. And a million or so tests taken and I was ultimately admitted to the cardiac floor (because I do have valve issues).
To make a long story short, everything that could be considered was considered except what I was considering. Perhaps it is something brain related. On Saturday afternoon, my daughter and sisters were visiting and almost simultaneously, asked what was happening. Apparently they all noticed my face drooped and my speech slurred, and just as fast, returned to normal. Not able to recite three people’s observation, thee attending physician ordered a CT Scan, and in quick order, another, the a transfer to neurology l then another series of scans and MRIs. A day later, a diagnosis…a subdural hematoma.
We still don’t know how it happened but I know I was able to deal with, together with my Highest Power and somehow He”d get the message to someone to check that out.
Sometimes it’s the big obvious things that scream for gratitude. Sometimes it’s the quiet moments that remind you the everyday is a day of thanksgiving. And none of them do we get through with some help.
Happy Thanksgiving to all. And don’t forget to thank your Highest Power.
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Oh my goodness. I’ve been away from WP for a bit – due to holiday time and busyness of life and missed connecting with you…assuming I’d get caught up…having no idea what you’d been going through. I’m so very sorry, Michael! But, as you said so eloquently here:
“Sometimes it’s the big obvious things that scream for gratitude. Sometimes it’s the quiet moments that remind you the everyday is a day of thanksgiving…”
I couldn’t agree more. Sending all my best wishes for a speedy, speedy recovery! ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you Vicki. May all your quiet moments hold something to be grateful for
I got way far behind on my email–Michael, I’m so sorry that you’re going through this! You didn’t say what they’re going to do about it. I’m so sorry you had a headache for so long, but I’m also incredibly grateful that you finally got it checked! Will you need surgery? What’s the prognosis for the long haul? I’m so glad your daughter and sisters were there to see what was going on–nobody knows how long the doctors could have been stymied. Keep us updated, my friend. Know that I’m praying for you!
Thank you Dayle. I had the last of the scans yesterday. It they look the same as the earlier ones, it will be only a matter of rest and therapy until all the blood is absorbed. If the blood has increased it may need draining but it doesn’t feel like that’s the case. Small steps and it will be okay.
How is this affecting you physically right now? Do you still have headaches? Have those eased much? How are your spirits–are you doing ok or feeling stressed? Just asking so I know how to pray.
How nice to know someone out there tailors their prayers. The headaches come and go. That”s my greatest source of stress. The headaches and not knowing if they’ll ever stop completely. I see the neurologist again on Dec. 16. Hopefully by then I’ll be back to as normal as I usually am. I like to think my spirits are just as upbeat as usual but even I’m not that gullible.
You’re human, my friend. Have the headaches lessened at all? How are you doing emotionally with all this–pain can be exhausting.