Update on Brandon and Wendy

Brandon's fever has left, and his pain has gone away. We have no idea what was going on with him.

My rib has stayed put. I guess it's decided not to give me the slip. :-) 

Thank you all for asking and praying. 

Alzheimer's: A Physician Caused Disease article

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How to Detox from CT Scan Iodine

 It was asked in one of my groups, so I am sharing my answer here:

"Iodine contrast leaves the body in most people within 24-48 hours. In people with kidney issues, it can take two weeks. The iodine is excreted in urine, so plenty of hydration along with herbs that support the kidneys, liver, and lymphatic system. I recently had a CT. I used milk thistle and burdock root. Other good choices would be dandelion root, red clover, nettles, etc. I worked up a good sweat, have been eating plenty of fiber, and have been exercising. You can also treat the symptoms of your reaction (hives/rash-antihistamine herbs like nettle), but you should notify your doctor and let them know you are having a reaction, if you have not done so."

I said, "Yes."

So, I am in the ER, in the kind of pain the doctors thought was a kidney stone, 

...and this guy asks me if I want to play doctor with him.

I'd marry him again.

As of this month, we have been a couple for 39 years.

Happy Easter 2025!

  Happy Eas✞er!

to our family and friends

near and far, 

old and new,

close and estranged

from The Asbell Family!

Dear Reader, As we observe Easter, let us examine ourselves and truly see weak areas that need to be strengthened so we can increase our testimony. Let us live like we truly experience the redemptive love the Father has for us. He offered His only Son.

Father, we ask that You show us our hearts and convict us of where we need to work so we can become brighter testimonies of Your love. Please help us to become resolved to make the changes in ourselves as necessary. Thank You for Jesus and for loving us so very much!

My love to all!

Therefore, brothers,

since we have confidence to enter the holy places

by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that he opened for us

through the curtain, that is, through his flesh,

and since we have a great priest over the house of God,

let us draw near with a true heart

in full assurance of faith,

with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience

and our bodies washed with pure water.

Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering,

for he who promised is faithful.

And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works,

not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some,

but encouraging one another,

and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.

Hebrews 10:19-25

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Update on Brandon and Me

Brandon arrived home safely yesterday. He was very tired and went right to bed, so I did not get to see him. He is still running a fever and still has the pain in his abdomen. The pain is no worse. 

While washing dishes yesterday, my rib popped back into place as I stretched to reach a pot. I had the lidocaine patch on, so it was not painful. It was a pop and a shift. It was creepy and cool at the same time. When the patch wore off, there was very little pain. I could move like normal. It was wonderful!

Around midnight, I came fully away very suddenly. The rib had slipped out again!! Oh, it hurt! My groaning woke up Clint. He put another one of those "mercy patches" on me. It wore off at 12 noon. I have a slight pain, so I guess the rib is back in its proper place again. 

Since nothing came back on the scans and my blood work and urine was fine, I figured it has to be something mechanical. When I was researching "musculoskeletal pain that feels like gallbladder or kidney stones," it says this slippery rib pain mimics gallbladder, kidney stones, or a broken rib. I have now put those on my list of things to never try. I have "slipping rib" under things to never do again. I've had babies naturally. I've walked around with broken bones in my foot. I have a good pain tolerance. This makes me make noise and grab hold of things to steady myself as I walk. 

Update on Brandon and me

Brandon started having pain and was running a fever. The pain became more consistent, so he went to the ER yesterday morning. Based on his symptoms, they suspected appendicitis. However, they could not find anything wrong with him.

I started having tenderness under my right ribs on the way home from Minnesota. The pain increased to the point I could not get up and down without crying out. As it progressed, I had to have help getting out of bed. I went to the ER last night and they suspected kidney stones or gallstones. However, everything looked great on all of the tests. They gave me lidocaine patches to help with the pain, which is allowing me to get up and down without grunting and gasping.

After researching this morning, I think I have "slipping rib" syndrome aka interchondral subluxation, caused by twisting in the seat of the suburban as I napped on the way home. It can mimic the pain of a diseased gallbladder or the passing of a kidney stone. I had mentioned the long ride and the pain starting on the way home to them, but they did not consider any musculoskeletal issues.

On the positive note, they said all of my organs look perfect. My blood tests came back great. The only thing they saw was slight arthritis on my hips and spine, which is expected but less than most people my age. I was called "the picture of health." I give God the glory for that because it has to be His blessing me. 

As I left, they thanked me for being a good and fun patient. Yep, I was cutting jokes and having fun with them when I wasn't praying for the other patients in the ER. And yes, I took out that IV long before they planned to remove it. I warned them ahead of time that I would do that "and not get a drop of blood anywhere." I've had some experience. One of the nurses told us they knew there was fun in our home because it showed so brightly there. 

I am concerned about Brandon's pain and fever. Please pray for him as he drives home from NC today.

It seems strange that we both had strong pain on the same day, and nothing could be found by the hospitals for either of us. 

Thank you to all who took the time to check in on us. We love you too! May the Lord abundantly bless you and yours for any prayers you lifted for our well-being. 

Please pray for Karen and Myles

Update: Myles is still sedated. He can swallow some and is more alert. His hands are starting to grasp the cup as he drinks. He has a ways to go yet. Please keep praying. Karen's primary doctor has not returned her calls for months now. She needs help with the pain. Her medication is about to run out. She has no way to get meds other than through her primary care provider. From what she told me, the wait for a new doctor is 6 months.

4/17: Karen has end-stage cancer and has 5 very unstable tumors on top of a major artery. She told me, "Time is short." Her special needs son, Myles, caught a virus last week. He has had a time of it, and it has increased his seizures. He was in the hospital but is now home. He is very lethargic, can not eat, or swallow. That's all I know at this time. She is very afraid for her son's life. I am not asking questions of her because I know that is the last thing she needs. Please pray with me for Myles, Karen, her husband, and her other son.

Aquiring Some Phlebotomy Skills

After my refresher course on suturing, I wanted to keep going.

Emily and Hannah were willing to expand skillset to include phlebotomy, so we did it together.

 From our first try, we closed our eyes and learned to insert the needle into the vein by feel. This was a tip a nurse friend gave us.

I purchased two kits because I could not find one with all I wanted.

I love being 56 years and having two children at home. They make me laugh every day! I love where God led me. It is a good place!

Edge Hill House c 1740

Rather than share the photos here, I have made the album on my FB public. 

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.4179474898947889&type=3

Don't be a fool.

The fool has said in his heart, “There is no God, Psalm 53:1a