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Original 3/17/2020 Post

Jamie
3/17/2020
7:50:18 PM

Morgellons - JOY

Hello, everyone.

Since moments of sheer JOY are probably few and far between right now in our current state of the world, I feel compelled to share a very special moment that I experienced on Monday.

Maria and I both live in Massachusetts—in fact, we are less than 15 miles away from each other. We shockingly haven’t ever run into each other at Wegman’s or Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods.

The other day, Maria texted me a picture of some sulfur soap (that doesn’t smell terrible at all) that she is using on her hair. It has helped her, so she suggested that I order some. I hate to spend money on hair products that ,after one use, sit on the shelves. Been there, done that. So, I suggested a trade: a piece of the soap (she had ordered multiple bars) for some monolaurin.

We made this simple arrangement. I would swing by her home, and we would “swap paper bags.” I would leave the monolaurin on her porch, and the soap would be waiting for me there.

When I arrived at Maria’s beautiful home, I only intended to grab the bag and go. To my surprise, Maria was at her front door. She has glass behind the actual door. We were able to see each other and talk briefly through the glass. I was also able to see her absolutely gorgeous daughter who sweetly smiled at me and said hello as well.

I must have smiled from ear to ear, something that hasn’t happened much this past week. I’ve been told before that I am too serious and that I don’t smile enough, which is absolutely true. I admit it. I’ve been told before that when I do smile, my face lights up. Apparently, that happened on Monday because Maria texted me after I left and told me that I had a beautiful smile and that no picture she has ever seen of me has done me justice. Since I know what I look like in comparison to what I look like now, that made me feel so good. And let me tell you: Maria is a beautiful woman, MD or not! She’s tall and stately and has a lovely face.

I want to publicly thank Maria for absolutely making my day, my week, my month. Although our encounter lasted under two minutes, it was a reminder to me of what wonderful friends I have made on this forum and how we should fully embrace moments of JOY when God blesses us with them.

As I got in my car and drove away, I was flooded with warmth, and I truly believe that God’s spirit was upon me. Thank you, Maria, for your generosity, your friendship, and the gift of joy that you gave me. I love you, girl!

May God bless all of you and keep you safe in the upcoming months. I pray for all of us every day.

Jamie

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Jamie
4/7/2020
10:12:59 AM

Morgellons - JOY

Thank you SO much, Maria!

Surprisingly, despite what is happening with my husband, I am calmer than I can even believe. I guess my faith has deepened so much over the past four years that I have to believe that this challenge, too, was meant to be part of my journey.

I know I don’t act like it all the time, but BOY OH BOY can I be stubborn! I’m definitely stubborn enough to not succumb to a bunch of microbes! Their stupid little army inside me will eventually be conquered (although it will feel like the lengthiest single battle in recorded history!)

We ALL need prayers for our circumstances.

Love you!

Jamie


Maria
4/2/2020
2:27:23 PM

Morgellons - JOY

Dear friends,
Just wanted to say special prayer for Jamie at this time.
Jamie, I feel very grateful to God to have found you--you have helped me more than you will ever know, just by being there. I pray that the good Lord heals you swiftly, and completely.
I look forward to celebrating with you in person, one day, our victory over this disease, over a glass of champagne!
love, and hugs, Maria



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