Please Pray

I have been away from the blog world the past week because I developed a rare condition set on by some medications I had been taking. The condition draws protein and fluid from my blood and settles it in my abdomen. As of today, I have gained approximately 12 twelve pounds in a week. It is actually a very dangerous condition, and last Monday when I went in, I was in a bad place. I knew how I felt (which was indescribably horrible), but the doctors and nurses didn't let on the seriousness of my condition on Monday until later in the week. My mom, who is a nurse, says that the medical community is supposed to have a "poker face."

I was in the hospital three days last week and at the doctor every day. The doctor was waiting for me to "turn a corner" and it appears I have. Praise God! I know this is all Him! I am finally able to eat normally again and am able to move around a little. I go back to the doctor tomorrow and I would ask that you pray that it is a good report. I am praying that I won't have to have my abdomen drained again. I had it done three times last week and all I can say is "Painful!" Although I am feeling better the swelling has not yet gone down, so I am praying that my body will begin to absorb the fluid on its own as it should.

The fact that I'm blogging is a good sign. :-) I've barely looked at a computer screen all week, but I wanted to ask for prayer and let all of you know what was going on.