better now...

I'm so relieved to have improved. I'm absolutely sure it was all the prayers that did the most good... ok, so it wasn't your prayers that did the actual work (because that would be kinda magic-y somehow, I don't claim to understand how prayer works), but God has improved my condition immensely and you can know you participated in the grand plan.

Mom recommended a different allergy medication to take before bed, and I've slept well for the last couple nights. I'm no longer jittery, though my nerves are still telling me that my body doesn't like all I've done to it recently. In general, though, feeling is returning to my fingers, back and toes, and I no longer have the cotton-bound, distant sensation that plagued me over the last few weeks. If anyone knows of research on vitamins or veggies and fruits that specifically aide the nerves, I'd be interested in reading it.

My doctor concluded several years ago that my family (on dad's side) has Charcot-Marie-Tooth syndrome (a hereditary degenerating nerve thing, not severe, but annoying) and I'm noticing that the effects change with my health. And... oh, look! there's a blood-test for it now! I didn't want to go through any more annoying tests back then, because they stuck pins in me and tested to see how the electric current traveled. I decided I didn't want to go through more for an official diagnosis. I can handle a blood test, though. Shall have to mention this to my doctor.

Anyhow, I appreciate the kind notes and sympathy which have helped me through the emotional bit of feeling not-at-all-well. It's wonderful when people WISH they could come take care of me, even if they actually can't because they're too far away or pregnant or whatever. I love having friends and family like you guys!

And, in additional blessings... two friends came over and helped me plow through a bunch of boxes today. I really don't know why I have so much stuff. I shall have to make some trips to drop boxes-full off at Goodwill. However, it's been wonderful how many people have come alongside and compassionately helped with this whole move and renovation process. My church is awesome!... as in, the members really do their best to live Christ. I am so thankful for the chance to see Love shine through others. It's beautiful, and I only hope I will jump at the chance to shine in such a way.