Hi/Low Thursday

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My Highs:

It was so refreshing to get away with my husband. Although my treatment has been lessened over the last few months, we have been under a great deal of stress with the illness of my Grandfather. So it was refreshing to get away for four whole days to go to the beach. Last time I was at the beach, I so cautious that it was hard to really enjoy myself. This time with no picc line, I was able to walk on the beach without fearing infecting the line. Here I was running towards the ocean. It was so cold though that I barely kept my feet in the water, but I did dig my feet down into the sand.

Also another High is that I got word that my Grandfather is doing better. He's been transferred out of the hospital and is in a rehab facility. I thought about him often while I was at the beach.

My Lows:

Only really personal low was that I had to return home. I wasn't ready to come home yet and upon my return was that several of my blogger friends were in need of some serious prayers.

Stellan's Heart

The Bolte Family's little bean. Their last ultrasound was a bit unsettling.

My Lymie friend Candice really needs your thoughts and prayers right now.

Emerson White: A precious little girl who needs your prayers. Visit her and say a quick hello on her guest book.



There are so many others that need prayers that I could go on and on. Please pray for all my blogger friends.

Hi/Lo Thursday

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This week has been amazingly full of both Highs and Lows. I will finish the post later this evening, but wanted to start it off now.

Jennifer's Highs.

1. My visit with Congress really went well. I think I brought Lyme Disease Awareness to many at the Legislative Building, but also Integrative Medicine.

2. My photo op with my Doctor & Nurse. I don't know where the photo is going to show up, but I do know it's a big deal. I hope I looked okay. Probably a bit too happy to be a patient and a bit too dressed up!!!! But still very cool opportunity.

3. My biggest high however was hearing my grandfather said the words "I love you."

Jennifer's Lows.

1. I am still very winded from my visit with Congress. I don't know that it did my health any good to visit that many people, but I do know it did my heart good. So even though I am paying for it today, many others will reap the reward for my measly low later.

2. My grandfather is not doing well. It makes my heart heavy & sad. When I saw him lying in the hospital bed, it took me back 9 years when I last saw my Granny in the same position. It hurts my soul to lose her all over again. My other low is that now that I'm sick, it really is in my best interest (and his) not to visit. So I got one visit with him at the hospital. I hope he remembers how much I love him and even though I am not there ... I hope he feels me in his heart. I love that man. He's something special to me. Always has been and always will be. Memories I have of him are everlasting.

Hi/Lo Thursday

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(I couldn't figure out how to get the Hi/Lo button to work)

The Highs of the week:

I was able to go to a winterguard competition and see my friends compete. It has been over years years since I have been able to do this so the fact that I was able to go two times this year ... it really felt like I was flying high.

Although, it was predicted ... the snow on Monday was a real high for me. It has snows three times at my house this year. We rarely get one snow much less three.

I had a huge weight removed off my shoulders a week ago today. Literally. My hair stylist removed probably 10 or more inches of hair and bulk out of my hair. The new style felt wonderful and I felt beautiful for the first time in years.

I celebrated my "two year anniversary" with my doctor on Sunday. It makes me so happy that I have come so far in the last two years. I also took a picture of my supplements that I was on and then the amount of stuff I will be taking over the next few months. The difference is amazing.

On a similiar note, I received an email from Senator John Snow (foreshadowing the snow we had on Monday???) on Friday saying he supported the bill that will help North Carolina Integrative Medicine.


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Where there are highs .... there are lows.

My one and only low this week was already posted yesterday. It makes me so sad that I can't get a hang of my new hair cut. Take a look right here to see what I mean if you missed yesterday's post.