Well, working backwards,

1. I’m on course to meet my fifteen hour goal in the ministry for July

2. I’m looking forward to attending my assigned Pure Worship regional convention over the span of the next two weeks

3. PCP, derm and now hematologist are looking at my blood work to try to figure out why some of my liver enzymes are high,(speculation is humira)protein in blood high and iron low. The Hematologist believes that my body is under a lot of stress due to HS even though on medication as well as anemia, and therefore may be trying to balance itself out and therefore being reflected in some levels being off. I’m scheduled to resume iron infusions week after next. I had a series in 2022 with a different hematologist who didn’t believe they were having any effect, and wanted to do a bone marrow biopsy to rule out a certain cancer. I never agreed to this painful procedure and discontinued care with her.

The hematologist I saw yesterday wants to try to do somewhat of an elimination process, and see if I respond favorably to the iron infusions before going further into speculation about what’s going on.

4. I was able to get together with my sisters to acknowledge my nephew some weeks back. We had lunch, and had the opportunity to express how we appreciate his way of showing up and assisting in his family and community. I enjoyed planning for and attending this occasion. I spent the week following with my sister Leah, and it was nice having some quality time with her.

5. I resumed my therapy sessions two weeks ago after a bit of a break. It was good to unload.

6. I’m focusing on building my faith in Jehovah as life gets more challenging and these last days show themselves to be everything Jehovah told us they would be. I’m also working to take what I learn from the scriptures off the page and apply them in my day to day life…. Not being anxious, treating others as I want to be treated, trusting in Jehovah’s protection no matter how bleak things may get, and surrounding myself with those that give me positive energy and reinforcement….the spaces where I know and FEEL that I’m a priority and that my complete well being is considered and accommodated.

That’s me in a nutshell for now🥰