This is my Story...Or my trial at the end of 2010.

Twas the night before Christmas-or real close to it. Bill and I went to church on Sunday December 12,2010. Right after the sacrament I became deathly ill, and immediately told Bill " I'm sick and was going to pass out". He quickly escorted me out to the hall, where I sprawled out on the floor on my stomach without any shame at all. I had chills, aches, the sweats and a fever that kept me from getting up right away. We found friends who helped me to a car and we were the took me arond the corner to our home, not very far, but I couldn't walk it if I tried. Bill quickly put me to bed and their I suffered for 3 days with the flu (I thought). Now prior to this, my OB doctor gave me Bactrim to take for what he called a urinary tract infection (little did I know that this had become toxic to my liver). So thinking I had the flu, which was not true, I fevered, sweated and ached for days. By Wednesday, my abdomen was distended with pain, fever and chills. Bill came home for lunch to check on me, without haste said" we must go to the doctor, for this is not good". The doctor swabbed my nose and said "Why, this is no flu at all, it is something else for sure". After an abdominal series which he thought could be an ileus or obstruction at best guess. He said, "Be off to the ER for fluids and rest". More tests and labs were quickly obtained while fluids were running at a rate I can not explain. While being confined and continuing with much pain. (The morphine and zofran gave such a relief.) After 8 hours or so in the ER, they whisked me off to my room where I would spend the next 5 days in bed. The doctors were trying to figure out what was ailing my body. I had very low blood pressure, high heart rates, fevers, chills, body aches and abdominal pain they were keeping me captive at McKay-Dee polking and probing and checking. Sadly, I had a few falls, passed out and lost all desires for any kind of refreshment. I felt like there was no end in sight. Bill was deligent in keeping me clean with regular hygiene and clean clothes to give proper aid. I longed for home and spoke to family each day, this really helped to brighten my day. The doctors said "It is sepsis for sure, and a urinary tract infection and a injured liver. They ran every test known to hospitals and it was known that my white blood count was also low. Infections galore is just what I needed now...get me out! Get me out! So on the Sunday, December 19th, Bill brought me home. I was still dizzy and weak with along way to go, but didn't have a fever and hadn't fainted for a day. Friends from far and near brought meals and Christmas goodies to share their cheer. Christmas is near. Oh I am so glad my shopping was done and that I can recuperate without any regrets, and enjoy the spirit the season. I am thankful for my life and health and for wonderful family and friends. God does watch out for each of us through others. I am so thankful for the birth of our Savior. I know that he never forgot about me while I layed in that hospital bed at McKay-Dee. It was my trial alone to bare, he wanted to see how I would fare. With wonderful children who love me and a husband so dear, I am so blessed and I am thankful for my life and the service done unto me. My healing would be in a spree, looking back would I remember thee. All the good that was done and prayers for me. Oh, Heavenly Father I know you love me. I still struggle for wellness, with small bouts of dizziness (like millions of sugar plums dancing in my head). Oh, let me remember the kindness towards me in my trials, That I might remember all the suffering Jesus did for me. As a new year approches I am thankful for much, and will always remember my blessings at hand. Thankyou for Christmas and the kindness of man. Help me to be better, then I know I can.