Hello People,
before I talk about all the medical stuff I wanted to say that I went to a Christian Women's Conference this past weekend. I was HEAPS nervous about going and the week before got myself all worked up. Believe it or not, for the ALMOST 10 years that Alan and I have been married I have not gone anywhere without Alan. I worry about if something will happen to me with FA and feel vulnerable without Alan. I know that I would be fine but Alan knows my health really well so if I get into trouble with anything, including anxiety...he knows how to help me and make me feel calm. However, I took the plunge and went without Alan. Denise, Alan's mother, invited me and I really did have a wonderful weekend with her! Thanks Mum! She is like another mother to me. I get worried about how I will handle things like conferences because I do become tired but I handled it really well. I had some ulcers in my mouth by the end of the weekend but I got a LOT out of the weekend. Let me just say that when God tells you He has something for you, you must obey and go...wheverever He wants you to go...because He WILL bless you. God ministered to me greatly at this conference and I came back amazed at how God works....and it was very personal.
Besides that.....today I am not feeling well! It is so annoying! I have this ongoing issue with my throat. It feels really sore and then feels like I have a huge lump deep down and I can't swallow properly. I have had this issue a couple of years ago, extremely bad...I got a high temperature and couldn't swallow tablets and was very sick. Back then they did a scope to check for any cancer or masses but it came back clear...even the biopsies came back clear. No one can see down there, where it is sore. On top of that I have this other issue. An itchy throat, deep down and it makes my eyes water and me cough and splutter and choke. Now this part could be an allergy! So we are trying allergy tablets to see if that clears. I don't usually get an allergy, but as you all know, Australia has been SO hot and dry we have needed the air-conditioner on all the time and may be that is not helping...the dryness and stuff with my throat. I have also noticed that Isaac is complaining of a sore throat ocassionally and he is always clearing his throat...throughout this whole summer. When I have taken him to the doctor they can't see anything! However, this lump and sore throat goes on and off for most of the year...today I have had pain radiating to my right ear and my throat is real sore. It is Easter weekend so the doctor has started me on antibiotics so I don't become real sick while there are public holidays. However, we are making an appointment with the ENT and may have this scoped again to finally work out what is going on....is it fungal, allergy, repeated infections...is there something there and how can we deal with it. I feel quite distressed by it. The other thing I have noticed is that it happens when I am tired or run down....so what is happening there?
This week is a huge week for me. On Wednesday 26th March I have my annual bone marrow biopsy and I feel scared. Even though I know God is with me I feel frightened about waiting for results. I don't want to see any progression of the pre-leukaemia! This always has me worried. Please pray. This is a big test for me.
This is my first day picking up Isaac from school myself without any help. I have gotten here! I am healed enough in my incision to drive the car and move around with Isaac when he comes home. It is kind of nice to be in control! However, my nanny will be back next week to help me because it is the day after my biopsy and I will have some recovery time!
Well, I better get going. There is a breeze today and the weather is MUCH cooler....I have not got my air-con on...just the windows open! Ah....it is nice.
I better go and pick up these antibiotics and then I need to go and see someone and then get Isaac from school. Happy Easter everyone! Tomorrow is Good Friday for us. We have church in the morning and a women's conference at night!
Love you all,
Charisse
7 comments:
Hey Charisse,
Good to hear you had fun on your conference away, and even better that you overcame your nervous fear and reaped the rewards of the weekend. I hope that your biopsy goes well but im sure you'll be back on your feet in no time.
Lots of love,
Jordan
I don't suppose the throat problems could simply be that the air conditioner is making it really dry in the house?
This was the first verse I read during devotions this morning and just had to use it today. Continuing to pray!
Psalms 57:1 Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast.
I'm so glad you went, Charisse. It sounds like it was an incredible experience.
I bet you're super nervous about your biopsy. We'll be thinking and praying for you. Hope things show that the pre-leukemia hasn't progressed at all.
I wonder if your through is all part of allergies. I seem to remember having experienced some of the throat swelling/lump thing before, but it wasn't at all to the degree that you are talking about. Whatever it is, it sounds very frustrating for sure!
Take care;-) Love, Teresa
Hi charisse, what a blessing this cooler weather is hey????? It has been so ugly we too have been hibernating inside, not doing anything. I do not really think you can understand this "oven" kind of weather!!!!
Glad you had a good weekend...... will be praying for you this coming week. Have a great service tomorrow, we are up at the Barossa, Sarah is singing, Josh on bongos James on piano.....enjoy
Love Cath
Its good to hear that you had a good time at the conference.We'll stand with you against any fear that the devil wants to bring with the biopsy next week,we degree that there's no cancer.May your throat be healed and enjoy a good Easter weekend with rest of the family.God bless.Flo
As we head into Good Friday, think of the Savior and what He did on this day. Praying!
Romans 5:6-8 For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die. But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
Of course I can pray for you this week. I pray for you every week, my friend. Love you heaps, Jennifer
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