Friday, February 10, 2012

Change of Plans

It's February 10th - six weeks after what woulda coulda shoulda been a new year's reflection and resolution post.  Considering my love for contemplation, lists and goal-setting, you would think I'd be all over the whole new year's thing.  A lot of people (especially in blog world) come up with a "word for the year."  I love the idea - the whole state your theme and rock it all year long deal.

Well, six weeks ago, I was in no place to plan out a whole year let alone narrow it down to one word.  No, six weeks ago I was in one-day-at-a-time mode, faced with a failing immune system and uncertain future.  But sometimes that's all it takes - one day - for everything to change.

I spent the days leading up to 2012 thinking about my next step - because there needed to be one.  I put my quite consuming job search on the back burner and turned my energy once again to alternative treatments and solutions.  Since flying around the country looking for the best out-of-the-box thinking doctor/naturopath wasn't an option, I decided to be my own advocate.  The goals were really quite simple:  boost my immune system, manage pain naturally and reduce inflammation with the goal of decreasing and possibly eliminating my medication.  I decided to put myself on a supplement regimen.  I thought if I could just give my body all the nutrients it needed, maybe - just maybe - it could start to heal itself.  So that's what I did.  

It's has been one month.  One month of rebuilding, healing, feeling stronger - one cell at a time.  My last panel of lab results came back - all in the "normal" range.  Yeah!  I met with my rheumatologist earlier this week and explained my concerns and desire to decrease my medication.  He agreed to reduce my shots from every week to every other week.  Double yeah! I am thankful for his support; my intention is to be well, not a rebel.

The amazing part is that my quest for health has led me not only to a new treatment plan, but to a new career path (details on this to come).  For now, I'll just say that I am overwhelmed with hope and determined more than ever to thrive.

Hope and Healing,

Kim 

8 comments:

  1. I already see myself in line at your book signing at Barnes and Noble on your national book tour.
    It is a long line. I can't wait!
    Love you! Alex Kauhini

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  2. I am so happy to hear this. I hope your path continues to thrive!

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  3. I second that vision! I'll be in line right beside Alex!
    You should SOOOOO do that!!

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  4. Now wouldn't that be crazy?! Thanks for speaking it out and believing in me. Love you, too!

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  5. Thank you, Nora!

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  6. Love the vision. Hmmm.... we'll see. Love you guys.

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  7. Great update! I've been behind on my reading. Glad to hear the progress. Prayers will continue.

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  8. No worries - I've been behind on my writing. Good to hear from you and thank you for the continued prayers.

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