A get-well fruiting
Pain from shingles still encompasses my entire being. There is no break. And today I learned that even shaded or indirect sunlight intensifies the burning alive feeling. But when I […]
No vision damage
Today was a new medical first for me. I saw my first opthalmologist to check if my severe shingles outbreak damaged my vision. Despite the ongoing pain at the back […]
Happy baby smiles
After two weeks of excruciating shingles pain, I wish I could tell you it has resolved. Alas, I’m still entirely miserable. Finding something good in these dark days has not […]
Sinking into the furniture
Today’s #OneGoodThing is letting myself sink into the furniture with fatigue and heaviness! What was your #OneGoodThing today? Please share in the comments! And remember, kindness is everything! Day 148 of […]
Appreciating being home
After a week cooped up in isolation at the hospital, Benny and I are deeply grateful to be home again. The sharp, burning shingles pain in my head and neck […]
A healing blessing
Today was my first full day home after a weeklong hospitalization for severe shingles. Unfortunately, the nerve pain in my head and neck is still excruciating. I’m just glad to […]
Finally leaving the hospital
For the last week I’ve been hospitalized with severe shingles. I am massively grateful to be home now. The angry, red rash across half my neck and head is slowing […]
Surviving another hospital day
Today is my sixth day in the hospital with severe shingles. So much more than just a rash, I’m in constant pain. I’m massively disappointed right now as there was […]
Bathroom window view
Yep, I’m still hospitalized with severe shingles. The great news is that the rash is finally starting to improve! Unfortunately, the nerve pain just won’t quit. Being is isolation is […]
Tiny steps in the right direction
Unfortunately I’m still hospitalized, but my shingles finally stopped getting worse! Hooray!!! The rash even looks a tiny bit better in some parts of my neck. A nurse admitted to […]
