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| hudsonsinaf |
Posted - Sep 21 2013 : 6:01:49 PM
Hi all! I'm asking for all of you to cover our family in prayer! Life seems to be collapsing on us in some ways. We know God will see us through, but "when it rains it pours." I'll give you the short and the sweet of it in "list" form - and add some praises while I am at it.
- Our youngest, Aly, is almost 3 months old. Whatever was going on with her has seemed to settle down, and she is gaining weight - PRAISE GOD!!!
- My hubby is looking at a medical board for the military - he has been in almost 17 years, but due to back issues, they are looking at medically discharging or retiring him. If they discharge him, we lose all benefits from the military.
- As stated above, mu hubby is having major back issues. He had surgery two years ago. The pain is bad they have him on a narcotic patch, and he is taking additional narcotics on top of it a few times a week.
- I am having numerous health issues, including constant fatigue, heart palpitations, migraines, difficulty breathing, really bad swelling, etc. The doctors think I possibly have parathyroid disease and am in severe adrenal fatigue. I see the endocrinologist on Monday.
- I am also getting biopsied for cervical cancer on Thursday
- Our suburban, the only car big enough for our family eight, needs a new engine - a $3k investment.
Hmmmmm I think that is it. I'm trying to homeschool my other children on top of all of this, can apples, make ends meet financially, and quite honestly just keep my house from not falling down. Please please please pray for our family!!!
~ Shannon
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| nndairy |
Posted - Dec 05 2013 : 5:18:56 PM
Shannon,
Praying the surgery will be soon and that it will restore your health. Also praying for your family in this hard time.
Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
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| jan49829 |
Posted - Dec 05 2013 : 12:01:28 PM
Shannon, praying for a positive outcome for you and your family. Keep us posted, please!!!
Janet
Farmgirl Sister #3340
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| hudsonsinaf |
Posted - Dec 05 2013 : 08:32:23 AM
Here is our long overdue update - I definitely need surgery to remove the mass on my adrenal gland along with the gland. I meet with the surgeon again on the 13th to figure out WHEN. It is causing major issues with my electrolytes and my blood pressure. My potassium keeps dropping so low that my muscles cramp up - including my heart and my diaphragm. As many of you know, I am a homeschooling mom of 6 - ages 10, 8, 6, 4, 2, and 5mo. This has been extremely scary and difficult time on them, as there is nothing they can do to help me, but call 911 when I cramp up. |
| shanda |
Posted - Oct 25 2013 : 10:32:48 AM
Shannon, Prayer for you and your family!!! I'm glad they found the problems in time and it can be fixed!
Shanda
Farmgirl #4233 |
| crafter |
Posted - Oct 25 2013 : 08:24:38 AM
Shannon,
I am keepng you and your family in my prayers!! Sending every bit of love to you!!
Lori
God has promised strength for the day, rest for the labor, light for the way, grace for the trials, help from above, unfailing sympathy and undying love.
We are here to love each other, serve each other and uplift each other. |
| Ninibini |
Posted - Oct 25 2013 : 04:36:00 AM
Oh my goodness, Shannon! I just wish I could make it all better, sweet sister! I'm praying for you and your family. Love and hugs to you - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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| ceejay48 |
Posted - Oct 24 2013 : 5:10:08 PM
Shannon,
Thanks for the updates . . . and I will continue to pray for answers so you know where to go, what to do next, etc.
I'm sure it's all kind of scary!
PRAYING!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
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| Calicogirl |
Posted - Oct 24 2013 : 10:28:26 AM
I am still praying Shannon, for healing and for peace and strength!
Farmgirl Sister #5392
By His Grace, For His Glory
~Sharon
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| hudsonsinaf |
Posted - Oct 24 2013 : 09:00:54 AM
Hi all! Wanted to send an update. Apparently I have been in adrenal fatigue for at least the last 4 years. My MRI results have come in - I have a mass on my adrenal gland along with one on my liver. I also have an enlarged heart, enlarged liver, and numerous abdominal cysts. I meet with a surgeon on the 1st to discuss the removal of the adrenal mass. It is this that is causing many of my problems. I'm pretty anxious about the procedure, largely because I am exclusively nursing my 4 month old daughter.
Darlene - you had asked what aldosterone is - it is one of the main hormones that your adrenal gland produces. It is a large player in the balance between your sodium and potassium level, maintaining a normal blood pressure. Due to the mass, my adrenal gland is producing too much... and the excess is attacking my heart and blood vessels, along with increasing my blood pressure. I'm hitting the point to where I am a walking tick-bomb. My blood pressure is getting crazy high, and medications are not able to normalize it - all because of this mass.
Continued prayers are appreciated and I will try to get on here more often. |
| darlenelovesart |
Posted - Oct 09 2013 : 9:39:01 PM
Still praying for you and your family Shannon.
Blessings
darlene
I have learned that to have a good friend is the purest of all God's gifts, for it is a love that has no exchange of payment.
by Frances Farmer
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
I trust in you Jesus... |
| beekeepersgirl |
Posted - Oct 09 2013 : 5:28:55 PM
Praying for you Shannon!
beekeepersgirl #691
Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
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| wooliespinner |
Posted - Oct 09 2013 : 4:42:49 PM
Prayers for a good outcome Shannon and I hope they get this figured out. Keep us updated when you know something.Hugs to you all.
Linda
Raspberry Run Farm
Nubian Dairy Goats |
| darlenelovesart |
Posted - Oct 09 2013 : 1:52:47 PM
Shannon,
What is Aldosterone? Are you talking about your kidneys?
Well I will keep you in my prayers and pray that the doctors can soon find out what is causing all this.
May God watch over you and wrap you in his arms through all this.
Blessings
darlene
I have learned that to have a good friend is the purest of all God's gifts, for it is a love that has no exchange of payment.
by Frances Farmer
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
I trust in you Jesus... |
| hudsonsinaf |
Posted - Oct 09 2013 : 08:34:13 AM
Hi all! Saw the endocrinologist yesterday. Apparently I have 5-6 things wrong with me, with the main one being Primary Aldosteronism. I am to have an MRI with contrast within the next two weeks to determine if it is due to a mass. If not, we will be heading to John Hopkins to catheterize my adrenal glands to figure out what is going on :/ Apparently the level of aldosterone I have is very dangerous for my heart. The endocrinologist says we have to figure this out SOON! |
| ptroupe |
Posted - Oct 08 2013 : 7:57:38 PM
I pray that God will give you the peace that passeth all understanding.
Hugs,
Portia
Wishing for the country life! |
| auntsmelly |
Posted - Oct 08 2013 : 7:01:30 PM
Keeping you in prayer. :)
Jenny
Sister #4359
Be someone's blessing. |
| nndairy |
Posted - Oct 08 2013 : 10:19:32 AM
Praying for you and your family.
Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
http://nndairy.blogspot.com/
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| emtfarmer |
Posted - Oct 07 2013 : 5:49:48 PM
Shannon,
I understand and I'll gladly be praying for you and yours!
Many hugs,
Darlene
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| wooliespinner |
Posted - Oct 04 2013 : 1:41:35 PM
Shannon glad they know why you are so tired just hope they can help you with that. I will keep praying they can fix the problem and you will be feeling better.
Linda
Raspberry Run Farm
Nubian Dairy Goats |
| darlenelovesart |
Posted - Oct 02 2013 : 7:55:26 PM
Oh Shannon,
My prayers will continue for you and that they find the problem fast.
blessings
darlene
I have learned that to have a good friend is the purest of all God's gifts, for it is a love that has no exchange of payment.
by Frances Farmer
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
I trust in you Jesus... |
| laurentany |
Posted - Oct 02 2013 : 7:22:19 PM
Shannon, I am sorry that you are facing so much all at once.
You sound like an amazingly strong mother and wife. I will pray that the doctors can resolve your adrenal gland issue, and will also pray that your husbands condition improves a s well.
Sending hugs and blessings your way!
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
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~Robert Louis Stevenson |
| hudsonsinaf |
Posted - Oct 02 2013 : 6:09:04 PM
Small update on things here - looks like all my symptoms are caused by my adrenal glands. We find out on the 8th where all the issues are stemming from (hopefully), but from the labs thus far, they are saying I should not be functioning at all with it being the way it is, let alone taking care of and home schooling 6 kiddos. It is kinda nice knowing there is a reason for my "laziness," yet frustrating to not be able to do anything about it yet. Praising God for some answers!!! |
| Calicogirl |
Posted - Sep 22 2013 : 12:27:40 PM
Wow Shannon, hang in there!
Praise God that Aly is doing better!!! Awesome news! I a praying for continued healing for Aly, healing for both you and your honey and for the biopsy come out in your favor. I am also praying for the Lord to provide the means for a new engine.
Farmgirl Sister #5392
By His Grace, For His Glory
~Sharon
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| ceejay48 |
Posted - Sep 22 2013 : 12:22:13 PM
Shannon,
You truly have a lot to deal with . . . I will be praying for strength, confidence, direction . . . EVERYTHING that the Lord provides.
He KNOWS and He is ABLE!
Praying!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
my aprons - http://www.facebook.com/FarmFreshAprons
living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
from my hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com
from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
| wooliespinner |
Posted - Sep 22 2013 : 08:33:42 AM
Shannon will be praying for you and your family. Hopefully some of these problems will resolve over the next few weeks in a positive way. I hope the doctors visit will help and they get you back to health and feeling better so you can tackle life head on. Prayers and hugs to you.
Linda
Raspberry Run Farm
Nubian Dairy Goats |
