Get That Junk Out of Here! Update: June 5-12, 2022:

“We all have limitations, but they don’t have to be a prison. If we learn to embrace them, limitations can actually be a springboard for how we continue on our journeys.”

-AE

Detox time. This week has been different than my usual protocols because weeks three and four are all about detoxing the meds, the dead bacteria, and other toxins and then an appointment on week four, but this week I had my appointment in D.C. I am still detoxing and will be, but my appointment was a week earlier this time around. I am actually looking forward to this coming week because I don’t have to travel to DC, I get to focus on getting all the junk inside of me out.

This past week took about four to five days to get back to a “normal” rhythm with how I was feeling, less sickly.

The pain usually rises during these

weeks, and it has but I have also been trying to do a bit more including, some cooking, making an appearance at a graduation party and anniversary party. I can’t say it was easy, and I can say I had an allergic reaction at one event ( Ps I'm okay), but I did show up. By the second event, I was already crashing but again I got to be there for about fifteen minutes. I meant a lot to be able to celebrate both folks, especially with how each family has supported and encouraged me in so many ways!

This past week there were several birthdays I got to celebrate in one way or another. My

sweet cousin turned four, I got to be with my mom on her birthday on Tuesday even though it was a busy day getting ready for DC, and then I got to video chat for a but with my precious brace niece who turned nine.

It’s interesting how I can or can’t take part in things day to day or moment by moment. I appreciate those who are understanding and patient as they support me in that some days I can do more than others.

Also, this last week, as mentioned above, I had my specialist appointment, on Thursday. I got to meet a friend from the online Lyme support group, which was pretty cool.

The appointment went well. There were many topics and symptoms covered during our time in the office. The doctor was able to examine some problematic issues and describe what is going on and what I need to do for each thing. Though we are seeing many improvements, having Lyme for such a long duration makes it tough to kill. It turns out Lyme is holding on for dear life, so we are continuing IV antibiotic therapy. We are now looking at two more protocols putting me into August. This is a hard pill to swallow but I am accepting of this and ready to kick Lyme booty. It is not easy, and I even sometimes dread what is coming, but I know what I need to do and that I am not alone in doing it. Again, appointment went well; but it was very long and once back at the hotel, I hooked up to my bag and crashed for a couple hours, fully knocked out asleep.

This week I have three appointments and hope to do a great deal of detoxing. There

are many ways to detox and depending on what stage of treatment (or life) a person is in depends on which types are appropriate. My detoxing is a bit more limited with allergies and the port, but I plan to hit it hard.

A couple pockets of joy include nature. I just love seeing all the nature outside my window and on the porch when I get to be outside for a bit. I have been cutting up old food like colorful small tomatoes, bell pepper seeds, and snap peas and throwing them in planting pots. After tossing them in, not spaced or anything, just throwing them in and quickly scraping dirt on top of them. They have started popping up. Its such a sweet surprise to see them growing. One of the pots has like at least twenty if not more tomato plants that are growing. We are going to have a plethora of tomato plants, which Dad is going to have to plant in the ground once they get tall enough. But its so much fun to see these “accidental” plants growing! I also, pushed myself way to hard and planted some flowers and herbs and a few are beginning to bud! AND a mystery plant, that I think is a Calla Lily, has started growing like crazy. SO stoked, it’s the closest to gardening I’ve had in two years! I also, enjoy each small moment with my niece and nephews. They are so sweet and funny too. They bring me great joy, even in the painful sickly times.

I will start my next protocol on June twentieth. It will look a little different this time around for the “Kill Zone” week, hopefully providing a little relief during the more challenging week.

Please be praying:

-that my detox pathways will be wide open for successful detoxing

- I have had some issues with my blood being stable for blood testing, so pray as I retest and that for my next full work up my blood will not clot or become unusable.

-That I am able to rest and work within my limitations

-That my body continues to respond with improvements as we continue treatment

-For my organs, systems, nerves, joints, and digestive tract to all come into alignment with how they were created, show signs of healing.

-that my skin will heal, I am having some irritation and blistering again with my most recent bandage change.

-Lastly, please keep us in your prayers financially. Treatment alone each month costs $10,000 not including other vital medicines, IV bags, and supplies that go along side the protocol meds.

***Thank you for praying, encouraging, supporting, being so understanding, and loving during this long journey. ***