Is this you? I know it is!
Posted by lymebytes (Member # 11830) on :
Hi Nordik,
Yes that is my story.
I hope it helps many people too. I was quite amazed when they sent me a release form after they read my story at my site.
I was MOST thankful they didn't cut out the disease part. I expected some short little note about how her Hope series really saved my life, but they went further and I was thrilled that they included Lyme Disease in the story, that was very exciting to see, because maybe it will help others recognize this horrible disease in themselves or someone they love.
Anything to help Lyme awareness.
Yes, I am aware it goes out to millions worldwide....but I don't take credit for things like this...since I never asked for LD in the fist place, I am glad however if my story can help others.
Take care.
Posted by mojo (Member # 9309) on :
She's our celebrity!
We're incredibly proud!
Hugs
Molly
Posted by Dawnee (Member # 15089) on :
Awesome!!!
Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
Jesus In Everyday Life
THE POWER OF HOPE by Dana F Elk Grove, Calif.
One night as I was getting ready for bed, I suddenly felt as if someone had buried a knife into my shoulder blade. The pain was an intense, unusual pain with indescribable sensations. Within a week this horrible pain spread into my chest.
With more and more tests and no diagnosis over the next several months, the pain kept spreading until my whole body was screaming--from my scalp to the bottoms of my feet. The pain was too much and I became bedridden.
After my family would go to sleep at night, I would lay on the floor of my closet praying to God for healing or to just take me to heaven.
I began to do some research and had a suspicion that I had actually contracted Lyme disease. But after taking the test at the hospital, my results came back negative and the doctor diagnosed me with anxiety.
That same night, while taking a shower, I felt I could no longer live like this, so I planned to end my life. As I prepared for the last few minutes of my life, I noticed a CD series by Joyce Meyer called The Power of Hope lying on the dresser.
I had not even ordered this series, and all of a sudden there it was. My scalp was so tender and hurt so badly, so I asked my husband to help me put headphones on.
He got me set up with the CD player, and I went to my bed and lay there listening, eyes closed and trying to focus on the subject, not the pain.
I ended up listening to all four CDs that night and when they were over, I listened again until I felt renewed mentally and spiritually.
Obviously and thankfully, I never went through with my plan.
My prayers were answered when I received a call from my sister the next day. She said she had found a doctor who was known for ``mystery ailments'' and in-depth blood testing two hours away from me.
They tested my blood and the results came back positive for three active viruses and a strong positive for Lyme disease--finally, a real diagnosis.
It has been a rough road. I am still not well, but I am making good progress. My pain is more manageable now, and I know I will be well again.
I have endured tremendous suffering and a kind of pain I never even knew existed.
It has made me a different person, a better person, stronger, more compassionate, and it has given me endurance.
But most of all it has given me drive and purpose to help educate our world about Lyme disease and the co-infections.
If you are sick, never give up, because believe me--there is hope!
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dana, CONGRATS ON MAKING YOUR VOICE HEARD and being sent out there to 3 million folks.
please copy this to ACTIVISM; many wonderful folk on getting the word out! thanks for sharing your story.
dana, you are a very beautiful woman!! Posted by Marnie (Member # 773) on :
I watched the video.
All I can say is I am very very very impressed.
It is WONDERFUL!
Posted by groovy2 (Member # 6304) on :
That is Great-- You did Good -
To bad the artical was not about you winning the Lotto for the 3rd time - -Jay-
Posted by lymebytes (Member # 11830) on :
No,no pats on the back..seriously.
Had someone said, "Hey you are about to get lyme and be in so much you will want to die" I would have run far, far away....
Like I said, no credit due here. I didn't ask for the disease, but it gave me an overpowering urge to educate now...that is my goal. I wish they'd have mentioned my website, but you can't have it all!
And really I am amazed they left so much about Lyme Disease in this story.
I REALLY HOPE it helps many people though around the world.
I will never know!
Posted by nordik (Member # 15063) on :
I knew it was you! I also saw your story in Public Health Alert going through their archives one day and some other articles you have written.
Your website is very good too, oh and video too!
Posted by lymebytes (Member # 11830) on :
Yeah I am not sure how you put all that together. Good detective work though. Posted by daise (Member # 13622) on :
Lymebytes,
Great job! Thank you.
daise Posted by Leigh9O (Member # 15986) on :
~Lymebytes
Very very good article! I believe you do deserve credit for being so articulate while suffering with this disease.
I'm at the stage where I think I've done a big stroke of business just getting all my meds into me in the day, let alone stringing those beautiful, articulate, well written sentences together.
I thank you and everyone else on here for sharing your experiences, losses and triumphs in the face of this horrible illness. You all have become a light source for me and I appreciate that.
I will go on! I will not give up! And this is because of people like you, Dana, who are willing to share your experiences with this disease. I know there is hope!
God Bless, Leigh
Posted by lymebytes (Member # 11830) on :
daise - you sweet thing you! Thank you!
Leigh - beautiful statement right there..made that article of my story worth being printed - bless you.
Where there is life, there is hope. We will get through this - I am glad we all have each other too, because this is the hardest thing that can be "asked" of anyone to do.
But we manage to keep doing it and doing it and we will see results... we never know how strong we are until pushed to that limit. There are days I need support from others because I feel like I am falling apart...but I try not to stay there too long. Oh, it is so hard.
Had someone shown me a movie of what was about to happen to me, I would have said, "I will never make it! No way!" But we do, one day at a time..we get a little better.
Tell yourself everyday - I am getting better and better everyday, even if you don't "feel" it..say it out loud...the body has a way of believing the mind eventually. You know there are Md's that actually "prescribe" for people to say this 10 times a day? Studies show it works.
I am working on my "stinking thinking" I need to think I will be well...I get that mentality where it is hard to believe I will ever be well...but bodies can heal from anything, so I keep hoping and believing.
But we are bigger than Lyme...we'll beat it in time! (Hey, I made a rhyme, I sound like a cheerleader -yeah you should see me on a bad day - and I come crying here! )
I heard something the other day I really liked, "Faith doesn't say I will be healed"....Faith says "I am healed" and to keep saying it until you are.
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