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Pain Builds Character: And It’s Not Lupus
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Tuesday, December 9, 2008. And It’s Not Lupus. So the rheumatologist says today; or at least it’s not obviously lupus. More tests, more blood work, more phone calls. But he gets serious points: he was nice, calm, articulate, thorough, considerate and gentle; it’s nice to be treated like a person rather than a slab of beef. Not that I’m complaining! I can still digest my own food, maintain my own hygiene, pretend to have a brain and even masquerade as a human some days. God is good to me. Ding ding. P...
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Pain Builds Character: September 2008
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Tuesday, September 30, 2008. God will take care of you. I had the worst chills ever last night. I put another blanket on my bed and still couldn’t get warm. I must have finally fallen asleep, and when mom woke me up I had a fever. Not that I’m griping. I just need to be thankful for every single thing I can do. God is good. I’m trying to figure out how to balance activities and health at this point. I’m supposed to go camping this Friday and Saturday. I think I might just spend the ni...Arms don't hurt s...
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Pain Builds Character: December 2008
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Monday, December 22, 2008. Called Dr. R. again in Kansas City. The nurse was in today, so I was able to schedule an appointment (that is spread over three days—yikes). March 17: 9 a.m to noon, lab work from 12:30 until 1-ish. March 18: 1-4 pm. March 19: 2-4 pm. I think it might be a good time to drop in on some friends. ;-D. Sunday, December 21, 2008. I just discovered Mahalia Jackson. Pride is a yucky insidious thing. Disgusting. Here are the lyrics, but you totally have to hear it to appreciate what I&...
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Pain Builds Character: Today’s Accomplishments
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Friday, November 14, 2008. Today was a 5.15. Remember, these are out of ten with 10= best, but I haven’t seen a 5 day in weeks. Ahh! Things to be thankful for about today:. I forgot how fabulously cozy that can be. What a gorgeous feeling! Went to school early for a meeting with one of my tutor classmates about what she thinks I can do to pass some of my classes. Very helpful. Made it through both class periods just fine. Had a great surprise talk with the ever-encouraging J. Pierce. And the night is sti...
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Pain Builds Character: Still hangin.
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Monday, December 1, 2008. Been a rough couple/three weeks. Still hanging in there. Today is Day 1 of finals week. The prospect of a rest is why I'm continuing on. Read Ps. 145. We serve an amazing God. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). See the happier side of my life and personality at. Http:/ ihadtolaugh.blogspot.com. View my complete profile. I just discovered Mahalia Jackson. And It’s Not Lupus. Schoolwork Update/ Keeping myself on Track.
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Pain Builds Character: November 2008
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Friday, November 28, 2008. Today is probably less than a one. Can’t breathe, gasping, throat constricted, inhaler just makes my heart want to explode. Can’t think, 4 final papers to do. Hands and arms don’t even feel like they are attached, but they hurt, so they must still be. Typing is agonizing. Slept off and on for 17 hours but had horrible, horrible nightmares the whole time. Throat feeling paralyzed again. Heart hasn’t beat regularly for three days. Face spasms, head ticking like crazy. Made it thr...
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Pain Builds Character: I just discovered Mahalia Jackson.
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Sunday, December 21, 2008. I just discovered Mahalia Jackson. I love doctrine and learning deep stuff about God’s nature; how it shapes life as we know it, and how it ought to shape us. I love that kind of thing. I could spend most of my day devouring it. In fact, I used to sneer a little at the “milk of the word” style of teaching. Looking back on that now, I'm totally grossed out. BAD Lauren! Pride is a yucky insidious thing. Disgusting. And on days when I wonder? Yeah, I know what it’s all about.
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Pain Builds Character: Appointment update:
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Monday, December 22, 2008. Called Dr. R. again in Kansas City. The nurse was in today, so I was able to schedule an appointment (that is spread over three days—yikes). March 17: 9 a.m to noon, lab work from 12:30 until 1-ish. March 18: 1-4 pm. March 19: 2-4 pm. I think it might be a good time to drop in on some friends. ;-D. Hey, I should be on break at that point still (I sure hope so at least) and you can't find any place to stay I'm sure my parents won't care if I crash there. I enjoy: Learning more a...
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Pain Builds Character: Schoolwork Update/ Keeping myself on Track
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Monday, December 1, 2008. Schoolwork Update/ Keeping myself on Track. 1) Have today's take-home final completed. And I know it's worth at least an A. It's ready to be taken in and dropped off before 3 pm. 2) I also have a Request for Incomplete. That I'm filling out and will drop off in my professor's mailbox when I go in this afternoon. Then he just needs to fill out his part and turn it into the registrar's office. 3) Today we also need to get test results. 4) For Wednesday: I have. About your doctor h...