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Original 7/20/2018 Post | |||||||
Karen 7/20/2018 9:27:27 AM |
Hi Everyone, I haven't posted in a few days...I'm back at work and the "easy" summer living is over. If you've been listening to the conference calls, you may have heard me a few weeks back on one with Laura where we were talking about seeing the finish line. I've been doing the full protocol for a year and a half and was halfway doing it (which basically means not) for several months prior. I've been through so many of the same things everyone else has...and am indeed in the 90% club and can see the finish line in sight. However...that doesn't mean I'm there yet...and I'm writing this to encourage others who may experience the same thing. I've been going through a lot lately...and have been fortunate enough to be able to talk to Mel about it, who has talked me off the ledge more than once and told me exactly what to do...thank God. Here's what happens...every SINGLE time you get ready to make a leap forward, you have to pay the price. Basically, this stuff goes deep, it makes and lives in biofilms, and it doesn't leave willingly. It's smart and morfs around and fights back like crazy. So...when you are at your wittiest end, you must push through and not give up because the storm precedes the sunshine. Even if you (as I have done) have gone to bed at night and prayed for an aneurysm to allow you to die easily in your sleep (lol...when I pray to die, I have a lot of rules that involve me not suffering at all or dealing with any negative spiritual repercussions from requesting my own end prematurely), don't give up. That's when you're close to a breakthrough. Even when...I actually think especially when...you're in the 90% club, you will go through these hell herxes as it pushes the rest of it out of your body. The key is not to panic and give in to despair...well...don't give in completely to despair...we wouldn't be human if we didn't get upset about what we have to deal with in a herx...but...hang in there. Every time you push your way through one of these be glad...because the bigger the herx, the bigger the push out of the bad stuff. I've just gone through one the last couple of weeks and it's been a herx-a-rama...but...I woke up this morning and have made a huge leap forward. I feel so good! I know it doesn't mean I'm done yet. I suspect I'll do this a few more times before I break through the finish line...but I DO know I will...and I DO know I'll stay well because I'm not ever giving this protocol up. I'll stay with the basic protocol and take care of myself through diet, etc. for the rest of my life. That is a small price to pay for feeling well. Today I've had a little glimpse...a little reminder...of what it feels like to be back to "normal" and I'm not going to give that up for anything. I want this feeling every day! I'm re-energized now and will push through this thing even if...no...even WHEN the dragon grows five more heads when I cut off one. I'll just go back and sharpen my sword and keep going at it until the dragon is completely slayed. The pay off is just too great not to push through all the fighting it takes to get better. It's SO worth it! So...don't let the herxes scare you...don't let them make you give up or think you'll never get well or stay well. I'm an evidence person...and there's just too much compelling evidence from others who have crossed the finish line and stayed well not to believe it can happen for all of us if we don't give up or give in to despair. A sunny day is ahead for all of us! Love, Karen | ||||||
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Anna 8/14/2018 10:10:49 AM |
Hi Karen, Thank you Karen for all of your posts. I really like the way you so eloquently describe the things that we're all facing. I think it's really great that you have such clarity of mind to be able to verbalize all the experiences that you have gone through with this disease. God had indeed blessed you with this ability and we all very much benefit from it. You have such a kind heart and are very giving. I'm really amazed that you work 2 jobs and still find the time to write such uplifting and encouraging posts. Thank you so much for doing it and also for being so strong and persistent. I do often think of you when I'm struggling with this disease, knowing how much of a fighter you are, and how strong you are in the Lord, which gives me inspiration. This forum is so beneficial and it has the support and love that other forums lack. This is very true and I'm sure is a big reason for the success it has. Because no matter how good the protocol is, this disease is still horrible, alienating and very scary. And without support, it would be very hard to stay motivated to remain on the protocol. But there is also an added benefit that we are getting life-long friendships along the way and I already know and love so many of you. And am blessed to know each of you. Thanks again for your support to us all!! | ||||||
Laura (aunt) 8/14/2018 10:09:18 AM |
Denise, Welcome to our community. Remaining here throughout your journey is so important. Please ask questions, post your concerns and know that you are in a community that understands you. We have all experienced many of your symptoms, fears, and disbelief. We also know how to overcome these things. I hope you will remain here and begin to heal. It is a bit overwhelming at first but through perseverance and Faith, you will overcome this. Have you started the protocol yet? This protocol along with staying involved in this community has helped me to restore my health (95%) and I am slowly moving on to begin life again. Please let us know how you are progressing. "Ah Lord God! Behold, Thou hast made the heaven and the earth by Thy great power and outstretched arm; and there is nothing too hard for Thee" Jeremiah 32:17 In Christ Love, Laura | ||||||
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