Hi all!
For the first time in as many months as I can remember, I am completely off of pain medication. I have been working on getting off of them since I saw the doctor in September, and I ripped off the last pain patch last week, finally able to manage the pain on my own terms. Don't get me wrong, it still hurts each day--but not so much that I can't take it. And I think it will be even better once they take the feeding tube out too. :) YAY!!
Next piece of good news, I am also weening off of topamax as well. I am down to just 100 mg, from 150 mg, and still feeling good. This is a nerve-dulling medication, and I'm not especially fond of the "stupid" effect on my brain... so I'm trying to get off it. So far, so good. My weight is staying stable, and I am feeling good most days.
Final, and most fun piece of news is... Church council at Sammamish Hills voted last week that I can return part-time to work with Kaitlin, our new youth ministry director, once funds are raised. I am sooooooooooo excited about the possibility of mentoring her, working with the students & parents at SHLC again, and getting to use my gifts again. The church budget is in the red, however, so people are going to have to step up their giving before I can come back. Perhaps they can do a "bring Brelin back" drive. :)
Anyway, hugs and love to all you faithful readers... is anyone even reading still? :) If so, catch my mom up, she says she doesn't read anymore. :)
brelin
9 comments:
I still read your blog, I visit here and your sisters and a few others everyday...not that anyone posts that often. If I was in the Tri-Cities I would definitely update your mom however as I am in Portland that is a bit difficult.
I am glad to hear that everything is going well for you and I will be continuing to pray that the pain completely subsides, you can be med free, and your feeding tube can be taken out soon!!
Love and prayers,
Becca
I'm still reading too! Great to hear you're doing so well and about the job thing too - I bet they're so pleased to be getting you back :)
I'm still reading as well Brelin. I'm so glad to hear that you are doing so much better. I have been praying for you for so long, as have many others, but you already know that. Don't worry the prayers will not cease. I miss you my friend!
Nick Wichert (now a deacon)
Art and I still read your blog and we are so excited that you are a miracle from our Great Heavenly Father.
Perhaps if you called your mother, she wouldn't have to read your blog! Love you honey! Mom
I still read Brelin and our family keeps you in our prayers often. I am so glad for you that your health is getting better and you can move forward in a positive light. God's blessings to you always. Love, the holldays
Brelin - it was great to see you at the "Faith Story Night" last night. I know Marina is so happy you are back as one of the special leaders for her campaigners group. Thank you!
I still read too Brelin! And still want to share a coffee! Love Vic
Vic Okerlund
this is great news!
Kristin
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