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I Never Thought It was Possible

Jul10

For the past 7 1/2 years, I have struggled to live with unending pain, chronic pain that never went away. It was always right there in the midst of my life. I worked full time, in pain. From the moment I woke up until I dozed off at night, it had become part of who I was. I never went anywhere that pain did not accompany me. And the fatigue that came along with the many sleepless nights and bouts of insomnia was something I couldn’t begin to explain to others if they didn’t suffer from it themselves. It wasn’t being tired and taking a nap would fix. It was the type of fatigue that made me sick to my stomach, brought on migraines, depression, and hopelessness.

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Many of you that read this blog know how real the struggle has been for me. And if you know me at all, you know I rely heavily on Jesus Christ, my Savior to get me through everything.  He led me to a group of amazing women that have helped me to change my life, and heal my body from the inside out.

I have read in the past how important it is to have a healthy gut, but I have never been much of a “health nut” and couldn’t understand how important it is to have good gut flora and bacteria in my system versus the bad that has been hanging out there for a while now.  So, when my friend asked me if I wanted to try some supplements that she knew had worked for people living with chronic pain and fibromyalgia, I can honestly say I was pretty skeptical. I thought how can herbal supplements help me feel better? You would think the medical community would want you to know about these if they really worked. I decided I didn’t have anything to lose. So I agreed to try these “miracle” capsules. What was one more “pill”? I already take 12 different prescription medications to keep me functioning, why not!

On June 12th, I started taking these supplements, thinking nothing would happen, but willing to give it a shot. Now 3 1/2 weeks in, I wish I had known about them before now.

I am on a regimen of supplements that help to curb cravings, cleanse and detox my system, help to promote the growth of good gut microflora, and supports healthy glucose metabolism. Among those, I am also taking Omega 3’s that have no fishy smell or aftertaste, a multivitamin for the wellness of the entire body and two products that help with exertion, fatigue and keeping your nervous system healthy.  As a result, I no longer have any fibromyalgia pain. NONE. NO PAIN. No fatigue either, as my sleep hours have gone from maybe 2 hours a night to 6-7 hours per night. And if that isn’t enough, I am also losing weight!!!

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

I can’t look back at to “I wish I had known sooner”, but I can look forward to what exciting things are to come. Even my arthritic pain in my knees and hips is improving! So I would definitely be willing to say these are miracles in a bottle! The most amazing thing to me and something that really sold me on trying these products is they are plant based, no GMO, gluten free and with the packet of drink mix, I use once a day, it has a sweet taste that is refreshing and yummy, sweetened with the Stevia plant. There are no chemicals in these supplements.

I still sit here and shake my head in amazement, that after only taking for 3 1/2 weeks I feel so good!!! Being healthy has never been so much fun!  For the first time in my life, since the Fibromyalgia diagnosis, 7 years ago, I can see light at the end of the tunnel. There is hope.

I believe so much in this product line, that I have become an Ambassador for the company! They have many more products that I have not even tried, but have heard amazing results from friends. If you are looking for an alternative to prescription drugs, and looking for a way to be your very best and live a healthy life, I would love to speak with you and see how I can help.

God led me to these women and in turn, they have loved me and encouraged me every single day/. God is in all the details. I am so blessed and I would love to be a blessing to you.

It should really be no surprise to me as God created all living things, plants included, that these supplements are good for me and my body.

May you know how much Jesus Loves You! #HopeAlwaysHaveFaith

Blessings to all!

In Deep

Apr22

John 10:10New Living Translation (NLT)

10 The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.

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I’ve been sitting her this morning, thinking about all the things going on around me, in my little world. We all have our own ways of coping and dealing with life and everything life throws at us, even if we didn’t ask to be part of something. And I’ve come to realize that I can choose to turn a blind eye to things that bother me or I can seek the Lord and His guidance.

I love and I love deeply. That’s the only way for me to do it. It’s not about what the rest of the world thinks, it’s about what my heart feels. I weep for the homeless and for the many people in my area that die from heroin overdoses every day. I weep because I don’t know how to fix it. I’ve been fortunate, not to have lost anyone close to me, but I have many friends and their families that have been affected by this drug. Just this morning, I read a news headline that 10 people lost their lives to heroin overdose in the last 24 hours. Losing 1 is too much, but 10 is a horrific thought. I didn’t know any of these people, but I weep for their families, friends and for them. I don’t understand what changed in their lives that they thought the heroin or any other drug for that matter could make it all better.

All of us need love. It’s part of our DNA. That’s how God created us. Every time I think about all the evils in this world, I think about this song What the World Needs Now is love. Unconditional love. Period. It isn’t easy loving someone without conditions, but if we want to be like Jesus Christ, that is exactly what we need to do, what we must do.

I live within miles of the number one ranked city (Dayton, OH) in the nation for Heroin addiction overdose and death. The only thing I know to do is to love on people. Meet them in their pain and slowly build relationships with them so they know that even when they shoot up, you still love them. We are all broken, we all have demons we face in our lives, I feel so strongly about this, but I still don’t have any answers. The only answer I keep hearing is we must love one another, deeply. We must look past our faults, our weakness. We must be willing to step out of our cozy comfort zones and reach out to the hurting, the dying and the lost. We must continue to pray for our world. Our small little worlds make up the big world we live in. Each of us must put on Jesus every day when we awaken and reach out in any way we can to stop this evil and that’s what it is, plain and simple, evil.

According to the Montgomery County Coroner’s office, via a news release on WDTN Channel 2, Dayton, Ohio (01/31/2017), 355 overdose deaths in 2016; the majority being white and in their 30’s. The actual amount of deaths was 349 according to this report from the Montgomery County Coroner’s office. As I read the reports and look at those numbers, just for the area I live in, I am astounded. This says nothing of the national problem we have. And I weep.

The hardest drug I have ever tried and lived to tell about was Nicotine from smoking cigarettes. It too is habitual and it too kills, but slowly. I’ve heard if you have just one “hit” of heroin or any other drug, depending on its chemical makeup and strength, it can kill. For some people who feel the need to do drugs, doing it just once might be their last time.

Here in our area, there is an organization that is slowly making a difference in the lives of families and addicts, with resources to help them succeed in life. Kudos to FOA Families of Addicts.

There is hope. There is always hope. Hope Over Heroin is a ministry collaborative born out of a need to do something to save lives, to educate others and to give hope in the darkest of situations. They are a National organization that is available with resources to guide you.

If you or someone you love is addicted,  please know there is help. Reach out.  You may contact the 24 Hour Heroin Addiction Hotline, call 1-888-966-8404 and chat with a live agent anonymously. If you have lost someone you love to a drug overdose, please accept my sincerest condolences, I weep with you.

Jesus can turn any mess into a message of Hope. #HopeAlways#HaveFaith

Blessings to you.

Addition to post edited on 4/22/2107

When I orginially wrote this I did not know anyone that had succumbed to a heroin overdose. Sadly, earlier this evening I received news that a friend’s son has passed away as a result of a heroin overdose. Rest in Peace James Williford.