Thornwaldt Cysts & Lungs

I know... that's a very weird title... but, soon I should be having surgery to remove one of those cysts from the base of my nasal canal. And, both the ENT doctor, and myself, are optimistic that this may be causing a lot of my symptoms - dizziness, blurred vision, headaches - so, I am excited! He says that it's a simple surgery, much like having your adenoids removed.
Also, the heart doctor and I talked at my follow-up, when she suggested I go see a pulmonary specialist (lung doctor), and I now understand that I might have scarring on my lungs (minor) causing this shortness of breath. And, if that's the case, I could very well just need some asthma medication and be rid of that problem too!!
So, for the first time in a long time, I am optimistic about my health.
Oh the nerve pain, and muscle pain, will still be there and I'll have to continue seeing a neurologist to see if they can help --- but, that I'm used to. I've been dealing with that for years. This other stuff was a bit scary for me.
Well... need to get ready for the beach!!! :)

It's So Quiet!!!

Yesterday I took Hunter and Megan to Greenville, and met Tom so that he could take them down to where he is living near Fayetteville. Megan will spend most of her summer there or with her Grandma, while at some point coming here for a week or two also. Hunter will spend a week and a half there, then go to Herbert's house for two weeks.
So, the only kid here right now is Emma.... the house is so quiet.... it's unbelievable!! I do miss the kids! I even miss their Chaos a bit :) But we (my parents and I) needed this rest. We needed this peace and quiet for a bit. I'm so tired.
Emma will go visit her Dad for a few weekends when he is off work so that he can keep her. I'm not sure when that will be. Then the house will really be quiet!!
Today, Emma and I are meeting Gail Jones at the beach! We are looking forward to it very much!! I plan to spend a lot of time at the beach, and I'm looking forward to doing so with lots of friends and family. It's a great way to spend time with people I care about. Everyone loves the beach!!

Soaking up the Sun!

A few nights ago I went walking on the beach. It's been a long time since I've done that. It was such a clear and beautiful night. The stars and the ocean were absolutely beautiful. Being there brought such peace to my soul and just reminded me of the beauty that God gave us here on this earth. There may be a lot of pain and sorrow in this world, but He created so much beauty here in nature and peace can be found there.
Yesterday, I spent most of the day on the beach with Hunter and Megan. We soaked up the sun, played in the ocean. It was great! The sun and sand can really refresh your soul!! I am so glad I live on the coast.
My Dad sold his boat today.... We had planned a boat ride this afternoon, and of course, that's out of the question since they're picking up the boat as I type this. So, no more boat rides for a while. I plan to spend as much time as I can at the beach. I think it's good for all of us.
If you haven't been to the beach lately, go and soak up the sun! God created this beauty for us to enjoy!
God Bless You!
Amy

Reminders...

"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted, and He rescues those whose spirits are crushed." ~ Psalm 34:18

Sometimes we need reminders. Sometimes our hearts grow stronger each day and things like our health or a setback of some kind will send us spiraling down to somewhere we had come a long way from.
I believe the steriod medicine they gave me actually helped me healthwise... I've been feeling better these last few days. That's been great! :)
But, emotionally right now I'm not where I want to be. A few different things have set me back. So, I'm looking back at that verse... my reminder, that the Lord is right here close with me. He knows I remain brokenhearted. He knows my spirit has been crushed. He knows that I need comforting daily, how lonely I feel. And, He is right there with me.
So tonight, I'm taking a few moments to look back at that reminder... I may feel brokenhearted. But Christ owns my heart and because of that I know that even though it feels broken it's not. That's because He made it whole again.

Love in Christ,
Amy

Busy, Busy, Busy!

Well, lets see. I have the new job... I'm working as the Pastors secretary at Bethany United Methodist Church. It's part-time, and I'm enjoying it very much. Not many in the church membership and community know that I'm here yet, so the phone doesn't ring much... I don't have much to do yet. But, I'm here... trying to get everyone used to knowing I will be here Monday, Wednesday and Friday so they can access the church, the minister (through me) or get help if needed.
I'm really enjoying the job. Pastor Jerome has a lot in mind for things he wants to implement in the church and bring us "up-to-date" so to speak.... The new Associate Pastor, Samuel, is also here now for the summer. I am enjoying working with him a bit too. The people here are great, and the hours are wonderful... It allows me to have time to rest so that my health doesn't get in bad shape, and I'm sitting down most of the time, not exerting myself - which causes all my health problems to act up!
So Praise the Lord!!!! He has been looking out for me!!
I have an appointment next week with an Ear, Nose and Throat doctor. I will have him check my sinuses and the Thornwaldt cyst at the base of my nasal canal. If these have anything to do with my dizziness, blurred vision, shortness of breath, etc.... hopefully he can help me.
The following week I will see both my Neurologist (about the nerve pain, headaches, etc) and a Pulmonary specialist about the Shortness of Breath (possible asthma, or damage to my lungs).

So... all the bases are covered health-wise. I feel like I'm in good hands. The kids are out of school. Hunter graduated 8th grade on Wednesday night!! Emma finished her first year in preschool... and we are waiting, rather impatiently to learn if Megan passed her English exam. Both Hunter and Megan will be in high school. Emma has another year in preschool. All the kids are looking forward to a great summer. We have plans for the Zoo next week, the boat this weekend, the beach on Monday....

Also, we plan for Megan to get contacts this summer. She's been wanting them a long time. I think she's ready. Hunter may be getting a dirt bike.... his grandmother wants to buy it for him... we'll know in the next few weeks if that will work out. The older two kids will go to Tom on June 22nd. After that I won't see either of them for probably a month. I will miss them both. Emma will make some weekend visits to Tom, and also possibly with Kellie to Adams Creek.

As always.... one day at a time.
By God's grace,
Amy