Happy Monday,ya’ll, and what a Monday it has been. I had an appointment this morning at my general practitioner. However, when I woke today I knew I would not be going anywhere. I felt bad all over with pain, nausea, and fever. As sad as it has made me to think this — all signs were leading toward infection, infection, infection. In perfect timing my doctor called right after that and said the urine culture taken last week was positive. This means that following a two week dose of super strong antibiotics both iv and oral, my bladder grew the same bacteria again. Basically the infection never totally went away. The treatments worked well enough to get it out of my blood stream but did not eradicate it completely. My GP decided to treat it with an oral antibiotic for the next couple of days, but in the end I will probably need something a bit stronger. The bacteria I am growing is extremely resistant and one of the most difficult ones to treat. I called my infectious disease doctor but he is not in this week. However, I have an appointment with him next Monday and I am praying that this antibiotic will control things until then.
If I am being honest today has been a bit heartbreaking. I knew another infection would come around but I did not want it to be so soon. As I have spent the day praying and crying out to God for wisdom and help, He reminded me of this verse found in Psalm 147 – “The Lord heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” As hard as today has been God has not left my side. He knows better than anyone how I am feeling, and in the midst of my suffering He gives me a comfort that only He can. He is carrying me through each moment. As I say often, the Lord knows my love language and encourages me in ways that no other person ever could.
I don’t know what you are facing today but I know that life can be so hard, and that I am not the only one going through trials. There are many things we may not understand on this earth, but take heart that God is with you and He will give you peace beyond all understanding. Cry out to Him. Tell Him what you are feeling, and talk to Him like you would your best friend. He is the Great Physician and He can make the impossible possible.
I want to say thank you once again to those of you who have been praying me through this journey. That means more than you will ever know! Over the next few days as you think of it please pray that this antibiotic responds well and that I do not go sepsis again. Also, pray for me and the doctors to have wisdom in regards to future treatments. Thank you, thank you, thank you! I would love to pray for you as well so please let me know how you need prayer.
I will update again soon and hope you all have a great week.
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