Hi there, I know it's been a while since I've posted last. I didn't think it'd be that long but it's been hard to write. Not just because I have been dealing with rashes, but because I have been having a rough time and I don't want to write a post that's negative. What I've realized is that this is real life and sometimes things can get hard. It may not be always positive, but you can take something positive from it. And sometimes you might just feel negative. That's normal too.
I remember when I was really sick that I would write in my journal. I feel like writing helps me, which is why I'm doing this for myself. But if this post can help someone else who is struggling, then it would be worth blogging. Another thing that helps me is having a gratitude journal.
Beginning in March, I did the parasite protocol that helped me feel a lot better. I was able to start leaving the house and take an online class. After the protocol I started to get rashes on my arms, legs, hands, neck and face. I've been struggling with the rashes for the past few months. It's been itchy and painful. Not to mention I can't shower without the water causing my arms to burn. It seems like after treatment the die off and toxins that got released were coming out through my skin as a way of detox. It seems that I've been dealing with heavy metal toxicity. The symptoms have been traumatic.
Now the rashes are starting to heal which is good. Although it's still not easy to write, but it's getting there. I've been taking a break from treatment and working on rebuilding and detoxing my body. After two months, now the Babesia symptoms are coming back. It's driving me crazy. It feels like I'm dying. I have to keep treating again but take it easy because my liver and other organs are backed up.
Yesterday, on Aug. 17th I saw a new doctor locally who uses natural treatment. She really understood me and that I've been through a lot. I believe she can help me, and I'm looking forward to adding another doctor to my team.
Because I haven't been able to leave the house for a couple months, it can get lonely. That also makes it hard to make friends. Lyme disease can cause people to feel lonely and isolated. It's a symptom. It's not easy, but I must remember it's not true. I know I'm not alone. This doesn't mean the symptoms are easy, but I know it's only temporary. I know this is all only temporary.
I must remind myself - I am strong. I am brave. I am healing.
When battling Lyme disease, sometimes it can get worse before better. What helps me is focusing on the better. I believe God will not only bring you out, but He will bring you out better than you were before. I'm grateful for that. I know God's timing is perfect and when it's my time it'll be even better than I could have imagined.
I know and have faith that God is healing me. I know the best has yet to come. ♡
♡ Kailey
"I want to inspire people. I want someone to look at me and say 'Because of you I didn't give up.'"
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"But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint." Isaiah 40:31
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"It is God who arms me with strength, and makes my way perfect." Psalm 18:22
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Monday, June 29, 2015
Update!
Hi guys! I want to first thank you for all of the wonderful messages I've received. All of your support truly means a lot to me. ♡ There are some ideas I have for future posts and can't wait to share them! If you have anything you'd like me to talk about please let me know down below in the comments. :)
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I am glad to be writing my second post! It's been kind of hard the past couple of weeks due to having rashes on my hands. Because it's in the joints of my fingers, that makes it difficult to use my hands. It's been pretty itchy and painful but it's slowly improving. Honestly, I also haven't been feeling that well, but I know it's all only temporary. After watching one of my favorite pastors on Sunday, Joel Osteen, I felt a whole new perspective.
I'm not in this pain for no reason, there's a purpose. Although it's painful, it's only temporary. It's only there for a season. I need to not focus on the pain, instead focus on the new level and promotion that is coming! I believe that when you go through a hard time, God will not only bring you out, but He will bring you out better than you were before. Focus on looking forward to coming out better and the new growth! It will be much easier to go through it. This is part of what I believe is having a healing mindset, which is a whole topic in itself that I can't wait to share in a future post! :)
I recently started a new treatment! IV Ozone Therapy. I am now focusing on treating and rebuilding my body using natural medicine. I've done many different treatments, ranging from IV antibiotics and perscriptions to herbals and homeopathy. If you'd like me to share the different treatments I've done I can!
I'm so grateful for all of your support! I love reading your messages! As my hands begin to heal, I look forward to posting more! I'm excited!
Remember to stay strong and have faith! The best has yet to come. ♡
♡ Kailey
"God is preparing you for greater things."
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"The Lord sustains them on their sickbed and restores them from their bed of illness." Psalm 41:3
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I am glad to be writing my second post! It's been kind of hard the past couple of weeks due to having rashes on my hands. Because it's in the joints of my fingers, that makes it difficult to use my hands. It's been pretty itchy and painful but it's slowly improving. Honestly, I also haven't been feeling that well, but I know it's all only temporary. After watching one of my favorite pastors on Sunday, Joel Osteen, I felt a whole new perspective.
I'm not in this pain for no reason, there's a purpose. Although it's painful, it's only temporary. It's only there for a season. I need to not focus on the pain, instead focus on the new level and promotion that is coming! I believe that when you go through a hard time, God will not only bring you out, but He will bring you out better than you were before. Focus on looking forward to coming out better and the new growth! It will be much easier to go through it. This is part of what I believe is having a healing mindset, which is a whole topic in itself that I can't wait to share in a future post! :)
I recently started a new treatment! IV Ozone Therapy. I am now focusing on treating and rebuilding my body using natural medicine. I've done many different treatments, ranging from IV antibiotics and perscriptions to herbals and homeopathy. If you'd like me to share the different treatments I've done I can!
I'm so grateful for all of your support! I love reading your messages! As my hands begin to heal, I look forward to posting more! I'm excited!
Remember to stay strong and have faith! The best has yet to come. ♡
♡ Kailey
"God is preparing you for greater things."
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"The Lord sustains them on their sickbed and restores them from their bed of illness." Psalm 41:3
Saturday, June 6, 2015
First Blog Post and Introduction
This is my first blog post and I'm excited to start blogging! I'm pretty new at this so bear with me.
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Words cannot express how grateful I truly am to know the root cause of my illness. I went many years searching for the answer and went through many doctors, over 20! I traveled all over the U.S. to see different specialists. It's sad that not many doctors know about Lyme disease. That's why I feel spreading awareness of this disease is important so others do not have to go misdiagnosed like I did.
I've been homebound for 4 years. I've been battling chronic Lyme disease for over 2 years now. However, I started to not feel well at around age 10. It started with me getting psoriasis, which is an autoimmune disease of the skin.
When I really began to get sick was in late '11, which was my sophomore year of high school. Unfortunately, in '13 by my junior year I became severely sick and had to withdraw from school.
In April '13 was the first time I traveled to see my LLMD (Lyme Literate Medical Doctor) in the bay area. I remember he promised I WOULD get better. Honestly, he saved my life. He is the reason I'm healing, along with God of course!
The first year of treatment was rough since it's common to get worse before better. Although I missed out on a lot, like prom and graduation, looking back on it now I don't feel like it mattered because I know that God has a much bigger plan for me. I'm grateful for that. I'm also so grateful that God is healing me. There's a lot I'm grateful for. :)
I feel like a lot of blessings have emerged through these hard times.. When I became homebound I lost all my friends, except one. It was hard because they just stopped talking to me. But I know that was God only allowing the true friends to stay. For that, I'm grateful. The one friend that stayed with me through all this is the best friend that I could ever ask for, we're like sisters! Our friendship is the strongest it's ever been, and for that, I'm grateful.
I truly feel like I've changed as a person through this journey. I know I've still got a bit to go, but I've come a looong way. I'm looking forward to kicking butt and healing entirely! I have faith and know that with God I WILL heal!! Amen ♡
Oh, there's something that really helps me when I'm not feeling well and this might help you too.
When I'm not feeling well I always remind myself that "it's only temporary." Remembering that helps put things in perspective. Although it is hard and not fun in the moment, I know it's never too big for God to handle. Remember that whatever you're going through, whether it's an illness or not, it's only temporary. Stay strong! Hold onto faith, and after the storm, you will be better off than before! God will not only bring you out, but He will bring you out stronger than you were before!
I hope you were able to get a bit of insight of my journey thus far. Please let me know if you have any suggestions on anything you'd want me to talk about, or if you have any questions leave them below. :)
Remember to stay strong and have faith! The best has yet to come. ♡
♡ Kailey
"Sometimes our plans don't work out because God has better ones."
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"O Lord my God, I called to you for help, and you healed me." Psalm 30:2
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Words cannot express how grateful I truly am to know the root cause of my illness. I went many years searching for the answer and went through many doctors, over 20! I traveled all over the U.S. to see different specialists. It's sad that not many doctors know about Lyme disease. That's why I feel spreading awareness of this disease is important so others do not have to go misdiagnosed like I did.
I've been homebound for 4 years. I've been battling chronic Lyme disease for over 2 years now. However, I started to not feel well at around age 10. It started with me getting psoriasis, which is an autoimmune disease of the skin.
When I really began to get sick was in late '11, which was my sophomore year of high school. Unfortunately, in '13 by my junior year I became severely sick and had to withdraw from school.
In April '13 was the first time I traveled to see my LLMD (Lyme Literate Medical Doctor) in the bay area. I remember he promised I WOULD get better. Honestly, he saved my life. He is the reason I'm healing, along with God of course!
The first year of treatment was rough since it's common to get worse before better. Although I missed out on a lot, like prom and graduation, looking back on it now I don't feel like it mattered because I know that God has a much bigger plan for me. I'm grateful for that. I'm also so grateful that God is healing me. There's a lot I'm grateful for. :)
I feel like a lot of blessings have emerged through these hard times.. When I became homebound I lost all my friends, except one. It was hard because they just stopped talking to me. But I know that was God only allowing the true friends to stay. For that, I'm grateful. The one friend that stayed with me through all this is the best friend that I could ever ask for, we're like sisters! Our friendship is the strongest it's ever been, and for that, I'm grateful.
I truly feel like I've changed as a person through this journey. I know I've still got a bit to go, but I've come a looong way. I'm looking forward to kicking butt and healing entirely! I have faith and know that with God I WILL heal!! Amen ♡
Oh, there's something that really helps me when I'm not feeling well and this might help you too.
When I'm not feeling well I always remind myself that "it's only temporary." Remembering that helps put things in perspective. Although it is hard and not fun in the moment, I know it's never too big for God to handle. Remember that whatever you're going through, whether it's an illness or not, it's only temporary. Stay strong! Hold onto faith, and after the storm, you will be better off than before! God will not only bring you out, but He will bring you out stronger than you were before!
I hope you were able to get a bit of insight of my journey thus far. Please let me know if you have any suggestions on anything you'd want me to talk about, or if you have any questions leave them below. :)
Remember to stay strong and have faith! The best has yet to come. ♡
♡ Kailey
"Sometimes our plans don't work out because God has better ones."
♡
"O Lord my God, I called to you for help, and you healed me." Psalm 30:2
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