One day at a time...

I serve a powerful God that continuously pours out his blessings, for that I rejoice. And I am so richly blessed. I also carry in this earthly body, a disease for which He has not revealed the cure. I am living with a progressive form of rheumatoid arthritis called ankylosing spondylitis, this blog is a record of the everyday struggles and triumphs of this life altering disease. I try to remain faithful and give thanks to a God that gives me each new day. This is about my journey and taking it one day at a time...

Friday, March 18, 2011

Everyday is a new day

My mom has gone home for the weekend...this is the first time I have been alone since before my surgery.  I still have my limitations but I can do a lot more than I could three weeks ago when I came home from the hospital.  So happy to have been home and recovering as well as I have been.

Unfortunately, I have developed a sinus infection and have been suffering from the effects of blood loss during surgery.  Any type of infection is never good for AS and it can keep me from starting my meds in the next few days.  So thus begins even more meds...antibiotics for the infection and iron for the loss of red blood cells.  I hate feeling as sick and run down as I have been. 

I am also blessed beyond belief. Last Friday I got to see the sweetest baby and have dinner with two of the  greatest friends I could ask for.  Monday I got a visit from two of my favorite coworkers and they brought an extravagant dinner for mom and me...Wednesday I got a St. Patrick's day surprise from another wonderful friend (everything was green and yummy).  Thursday's dinner cam with visitors also.  The visits make all the difference to me.  The blessings continue as I have visitors all weekend.  Still a long road ahead, but it gets easier with the thoughtful, loving people in my life.

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