The Power of Friendship and Prayer

Last night I went to sleep fully wrapped in the love of my friends and the Lord. There is and was no doubt. It was such a beautiful feeling. I hadn't felt that in a while and it was SO refreshing. (The word so here is inadequate) More and more people are becoming aware of the situation and I find their words and hugs, empowering and comforting. A group of people last night, gathered around me and church and prayed for healing. I left feeling a stronger peace than I walked in the door with. I woke up the same way. The chest pain has not been as bad the last two days and I am thankful for that. When it gets more intense it is a little scary, because patients with LAM are prone to pneumothoraces, a collapsing of the lung. I am told it depends on the size of the cysts, (which small is considered mm's and my largest ones are in cm's), but also depends on the placement of the cysts. The closer they are to the outside of the lung the greater the probability they will burst and collapse the lung. Some women I have talked to have had close to fifty pneumo's. I can't imagine. Please pray for these ladies! Today I go my regular pulmonologist to get an update on some of my tests. I am not expecting any changes there from what I have already researched on my lab and PFT results, but who knows. I never did get on the treadmill yesterday - :( but hopefully today I will. I didn't tell my oldest I had made plans to yesterday or I know she would have held me accountable. It is important to get and stay in good health as someday down the line I may have to be put on the list for a single or double lung transplant, and part of the requirements entail being in good health and weight. Hoping I never get to the point where I need one- still hoping for healing and/or the rapture of course! I encourage you to go out on this sunny day, (hopefully it's beautifully sunny where you are and if it's not, it helps me to look at the clouds and truly remember and picture that the brilliant sun is just behind those clouds on the other side) and make a difference in your family, community and nation! Until next time- dear friend!