Lyme Journal Entry Six Kicked Around But Never Down

September 4, 2014April 16, 2024 Looking for the Light14 Comments

God blessed me with the ability to feel empathy. He also filled my heart with sunshine. Today my husband participated in the Ice Bucket Challenge. My heart shines as I watch this challenge cross the globe. If we look, there is someone suffering more than ourselves. I work hard to keep in mind on the tough days. M

I’ve had a cold for a couple of days, germs rode in on my husband’s back. Thank you for the prayers and kind words, you lift me up. I have a positive outlook, no pity party here. Lyme Disease may kick me around but never down. A special shout out to my Twin in Germany, she keeps me rolling in laughter with vomit stories. You had to be there.

This is a list of probiotics, supplements, and shots taken in preparation for my antibiotic treatment. My next appointment is 9/17/14, I’m hopeful he will start the antibiotics.

Supplements

Magnesium Malate 1,250mg 1 daily
Omega 3,2126mg 1 daily
Alpha Lipoic Acid 600mg 1 daily
Multi Vitamin 1 daily
Acetyl L-Carnitine 500mg 1 daily
Reservatrol 150mg 1 daily

B12 Shot three times a week

Methylocobalamine 25mg/ml injection 1cc 3 x week

Probiotics
2 pills in AM

One liquid probiotic packet daily

To improve my overall health, I started drinking all-natural beverages. I discovered the Suja Life brand, they are certified organic by CCOF. The drinks are cold-pressed, organic, have no growth hormones, all-natural, and no preservatives. I put the liquid probiotic packet in the Coconut Almond, my daily lunch staple.

General Issues

Seizures often and are more intense

During a seizure episode, the eyes were closed but felt like a light bulb in the back of the eye. I experienced the same effect when my heart was in freak-out mode.

Neuropathy hurts like thousands of needles stabbing mostly my legs. Doubled neuropathy and pain meds

Edema in both feet, imagine not seeing your ankle bone, tight and painful to shins, hands are very bloated! :(

Severe headaches

Pimple face, look 13 again :(

Exhausted

Melinda

Fun

Throw Back ThursdayTriple Shot with Country Legends Tanya, Reba,Loretta,Tammy and Dolly Hang on to your hats!

September 3, 2014February 14, 2016 Looking for the LightLeave a comment

Enjoy the songs from my childhood, give or take a few years. Tanya Tucker’s Delta Dawn has a place buried in my heart. Many of the songs are simple, no fancy videos or special effects. What they have in common are words that grab your heart and still have meaning today. I bet there are many who aren’t familiar with the artist or words to the songs. Get on your shit kickers and get line dance warmed up! Enjoy. M

http://youtu.be/mnwMptUwiNA

http://youtu.be/S1wLOkXMTOw

Men & Womens Health

Important Update Or Lack There Of On Change.org PetitionLet’s Send Our Collective WP Voice

September 3, 2014 Looking for the LightLeave a comment

Countless hours spent making phone calls and letter writing to Federal and State Officials have fallen on deaf ears. Overwhelming support has rallied behind Sgt. Andrew Tahmooressi petition yet more is needed. Please take a few minutes to read, sign and pass to all you know. We can turn the injustice around. The comments were taken from letter written by Pastor Rich Tidwell.

Sgt. Andrew Tahmooressi, has been unjustly imprisoned in a Mexican federal prison for nearly 5 months on weapons charges after accidentally crossing the border with legally purchased U.S. registered weapons. Since his incarceration, I often find myself imagining what it must feel like languishing in a foreign high security prison, surrounded by unfamiliar faces, suffering from PTSD, malnourished, and unable to effectively communicate with others.

Andrew’s plight should not be a burden carried alone as his treatment by Mexican officials demonstrates how any American could potentially be treated should one of us make a similar mistake. His sufferings could easily be shared by ourselves, our siblings, our families, our friends and our countrymen… a fearful thought to say the least. Furthermore, Sgt Andrew Tahmooressi is a decorated veteran, saving the lives of multiple Marines during combat. He is a man who has fought injustice on our behalf, actively securing our American liberties after volunteering to make the ultimate sacrifice should his nation need him to. He is a man worthy of our rescue and a man our nation cannot afford to do without.

Change.org petition link:

https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/demand-release-usmc-sgt-tahmooressi-suffering-ptsd-mexico-imprisonment/qslJk2Xd

Thank You. M

Men & Womens Health

Important Update Or Lack There Of On Change.org PetitionLet's Send Our Collective WP Voice

September 3, 2014February 14, 2016 Looking for the LightLeave a comment

Change.org petition link:

https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/demand-release-usmc-sgt-tahmooressi-suffering-ptsd-mexico-imprisonment/qslJk2Xd

Thank You. M

Survivor

Steubenville High School: Remove Convicted Rapist From Football TeamIs Football More Important Than Gang Rape?

September 3, 2014February 14, 2016 Looking for the Light6 Comments

TRIGGER WARNING: This petition pertains to the sexual assault of a minor.

“I feel that he’s earned a second chance.”

That’s what Steubenville High football coach Reno Saccoccia has to say about his decision to welcome convicted rapist Ma’lik Richmond back to his team.

The facts of the Steubenville rape case in 2012 were already horrendous. A teenage girl was repeatedly and publicly sexually assaulted by boys on her school’s football team. Pictures and video were taken and the victim was shamed on social media. Coach Reno Saccoccia allegedly tried to cover up the crime and continued to let the perpetrators play on the team even after it became clear that they had committed these acts.

This case was a clear-cut instance of rape culture, where a community prioritized the success and protection of its football team, and dismissed incidences of rape under the guise of ‘boys will be boys.’

Now, Ma’lik Richmond – who was found guilty of raping a minor while she was unconscious – is out of jail and and Coach Saccoccia has put him right back on the Big Red football team. While he was never charged with attempting to cover up the crime it’s clear that Saccoccia still doesn’t understand the seriousness of his players’ crimes. In his words: “[Richmond’s] one of 55 players that are in good standing with their teammates and their coaches.”

This cannot be tolerated. We as a nation are tired of rapists almost entirely getting away with their heinous crimes. This case is unusual in that the perpetrator did spend some time – a very short time – in detention. But now the high school appears to be putting forward the message that that is enough to absolve him of what he has done. By allowing Richmond on the team, the leadership at Steubenville High School is saying football wins mean more than protecting and respecting female students.

Please join me in asking administrators at Steubenville High School to permanently remove Ma’lik Richmond from the Big Red football team, and instate a policy that bars convicted rapists from playing on the high school’s sports teams.

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Dear Melinda,

Thanks for signing my petition, “Steubenville High School: Remove convicted rapist from Big Red football team..”

Can you help this petition win by asking your friends to sign too? It’s easy to share with your friends on Facebook – just click here to share the petition on Facebook.

There’s also a sample email below that you can forward to your friends.

Thanks again — together we’re making change happen,

Elizabeth Beier

Note to forward to your friends:

I just signed the petition “Steubenville High School: Remove convicted rapist from Big Red football team.” on Change.org.

It’s important. Will you sign it too?

http://www.change.org/p/steubenville-high-school-remove-convicted-rapist-from-big-red-football-team?recruiter=84245119&utm_campaign=signature_receipt&utm_medium=email&utm_source=share_petition

Thanks!

Survivor

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Announced The New Policy For Players Who Commit Domestic Violence VICTORY

September 3, 2014February 14, 2016 Looking for the Light1 Comment

This is an update to Change.org petition to Stop Violence Against Women, from woman who started petition.

Victory

Today NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced a shift in the NFL’s policy regarding the punishment of players who commit domestic violence. Players will be suspended for six games for the first offense and indefinitely for a second offense.

I’m thrilled that the NFL listened to the fans and I’d like to thank everyone who signed my petition and all of the journalists who continued to follow this story.

The NFL has finally taken real action on domestic violence and it’s because we stood together and said this simply isn’t acceptable anymore. This is a huge moment of recognition for survivors and their advocates and it came about because of people like you who were willing to take a stand. Thank you for using your voice to make change.

We at WordPress must leverage the NFL’s decision to make our voice heard on all petitions regarding Violence Against Women. The NFL is setting the tone for change. Please go directly to Change.org and look under Domestic Violence to see active petitions.

I will keep you informed as they roll across my desk. So proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with you. M