Hi everyone! I have been out for a while, so I just wanted to get everyone caught up on what has been happening.
First off, Sydney had her first brain surgery last week. She came out of it ok, but needed a few more grafts. Since then, it sounds like she has been doing well. I would like to ask that you continue to pray for her and her family.
Now for the main event- I have been through a thing of my own. Basically, I wore myself down with work so much that my body was not able to recover from a common cold. It turned into an asthma flare-up, then bronchitis, and by the time I admitted that I needed to see a Dr, I had pneumonia. When I got to the ER, I had a heart rate of 170 and my temperature was down to 105 (from 107 thanks to some chilled IV fluids I got in the ambulance). I spent about 6 days in St. Joe’s hospital. After the second day, my pneumonia was pretty much cleared up, but nothing could really explain the fact that my heart rate was still elevated. I was given about every test imaginable- and for a time, they thought that I had in infection in my heart tissue (but there was no sign of it, and after meeting with an infectious disease specialist, it was determined that there was no way I could have gotten an infection there). I was treated like a mechanic would an engine- it was not like I was at all a person. No one would really tell me anything or give me any options. I finally started being a complete pain in the ass and a couple doctors finally did start talking to me (I think playing an Indian movie -Veer Zaara- really loud when the Indian Doctors were doing rounds really helped- several stopped in to talk to me who were not at all involved in my case and ended up working on m chart). The nights were tough because I was not really able to sleep and that was when they insisted on getting more blood from my veins that were beyond maxed out. Eventually, I turned in the direction I should have looked ages ago- toward God. I started with bible studies, by the time I left the hospital- I had prayed with many of my friends (including the friend I just made- my roommate) and a couple nurses. He showed me how foolish I have been, and I really do appreciate this experience. I have been so abundantly blessed- with great friends, family, a husband who is absolutely amazing and so much more than I could have ever dreamed of, a great place to live, and a chance to have my dream job. Yet, I never realized it and I turned my back on all of my friends because I was too busy and too wrapped up in my little world. (Just a note to all of my friends- I am REALLY sorry).
At this point, I am home, but my heart rate is still high and goes even higher when I do anything (I still don’t feel it- even when it hits 150). My internist said that sometimes this happens when healthy young adults get really sick- the body essentially goes into shock. She also said that if that is just what this is- I will wake up one day and my heart rate will be normal; it might take a week or a month.
With that being said, I am still planning on launching my business as soon as I can get out of the house to get my business certificate notorized; however, I am suspending all photo shoots until my heart rate is under control.
I just wanted to end by saying thank you to everyone who has been in my life. You have all been such a blessing that you can not possibly imagine!
Meet Ashton, Sydney, and Sawyer. They are all super friendly and have more spunk than sparkle in their eyes! Their energy kept me on my toes (and exhausted their mother who was trying to keep them in line for my sake- little did she know what how chaotic and fun my sessions can get).
Sydney loved Pixel- and I was quite surprised how well Pixel did with her. She never stays this well for me!
