Good Health Praise God

While being on summer break, I took a break from social media and posting for the past few weeks. 

I took a trip with my boyfriend to see family down in Texas and had so much fun. Coming home after a week, I just didn’t have the energy to make updates. 

As a week went by, I had a doctor’s appointment that I had been waiting for MONTHS for. Finally, the day came and so much weight was lifted off my shoulders, because I finally found someone who knew what I was dealing with and had studied the disease for YEARS. Unfortunately, I was so sick that I got sent to the hospital because they were deeply concerned. I had no idea how sick I really was because I had been dealing with it for so long that it became “normal” to me.

I recently got diagnosed with Scleroderma and Myositis. Yes, it does suck to have 2 Auto Immune diseases, but I’m at peace with finally getting answers. With being admitted into the hospital, I didn’t realize how sick my body really was. I had tests after tests after tests. Thankfully Virgina Mason Hospital has a team of experts and took immediate action on my health to get me better. 

Am I sad about my body being sick? Yes, I am, I honestly cried because I didn’t know how sick I was.  Is this my identity? No… even though these doctors are experts, I know God still has a plan for my life and I will have a future. I’ve had a lot of relief the past few days, but there’s still pain that will get better as time goes on.  I’m just happy I finally got answers to questions I have been asking for about a year now. No one could answer my questions until I met these amazing doctors.

I am sad about the diagnosis, but I’m glad I know what’s wrong with me. After going a year without knowing what’s wrong with my body and it progressively getting worse was the WORST. So, finally getting a proper diagnosis finally gave me some peace because I was no longer confused. 

I have a lot of symptoms due to the Scleroderma and Myositis, but as time goes on with medication I know I will get better. Right now, my body needs rest and I will have to work to get my muscles stronger and my strength back. 

If you were in the same boat as me and confused with everything and just wanted answers, they will come! Waiting a year wasn’t fun, but I know there are people out there that are still waiting or have finally received their answers. Don’t lose hope!

God is a Good God. We’re going to go through struggles in our lifetime. But God is with you as you go through them. He loves you. Honestly, the only way I’ve been getting through this is just by talking with God and being honest with him. With giving control to him he’s given me a lot of peace through the hard times. All Glory and Praise to Him.