bY Shirley M. Carolan, ATM-G
It is hard for me to believe that I am coming to the end of my 5th week with Shingles!! I don’t ever remember ever having such a debilitating disease, and, it certainly can’t be compared with the Chicken Pox I had as a child. While many of the lesions have healed many still have not, which means I still experience periodic stabbing pain and incessant itching and a terrible burning sensation.
However, I took advantage of another, wonderful, long distance (free) healing session with Michael Mohoric on September 13. As the session began, I felt a warmth start in my feet, up my legs, and through the rest of my body. It’s remarkable, when you think that for days my feet had been ice cold, especially at nght. But I was either too tired, or too lazy, to get up and put socks on!.
Gradually, I became aware that the incessant itching and burning that I experience 24/7 had lifted. I was amazed and in awe of this revelation. I had not been free of these symptoms for a month, they were my constant companions, and now I sensed an unusual freedom from them. I didn’t know whether to laugh or cry, it had been so long since I felt like a normal person. Shingles had taken over my life! My body still looks hideous from the lesions, and I don’t know how much scarring will remain.
However, I still have occasional bursts of pain, burning, and itching, but nothing like the 24/7 symptoms I am used to experiencing. My doctor said I had a virulent case of Shingles and now I believe her.
Today, I am grateful I can drive my own car anywhere! I can shop for groceries on my own, and take myself off to doctors’ appointments, etc. Over the weekend, I even did laundry for the first time in 6 weeks! And, I sat at my easel and dabbled with my oil paints for about 2 hours! Something I’ve not done in months. I still get very fatigued after a couple of hours even though I’m on oxygen 24/7. But now I am listening to my body and not my head!
Gradually, I am getting my life back together but I need a lot of patience too. Maybe that’s my lesson to learn.
Meanwhile, if you would like more information about Quigong and the wonderful sessions Michael Mohoric conducts, please visit his website to learn more: www.qigongenergyhealing.com, or email him at mohoric9@gmail.com. Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you, especially if you’ve ever had Shingles or have some good home remedies for it.
Shirley M. Carolan, ATMG
Writer ● Speaker ● Artist
artistwithaflair@att.net
Phone/Fax: 760-732-0663
http://www.shirleycarolan.com
http://www.angelscross.blogspot.com
http://www.smcarolan.blogspot.com
Copyright© 2009 by Shirley M. Carolan. All rights reserved. To reprint any part of this article simply contact Shirley Carolan at artistwithaflair@att.net. Thank you.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Sunday, September 20, 2009
THANK GOD FOR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS!
By Shirley M. Carolan, ATM-G
As many of you know, I’ve just completed my 5th week of suffering the agonies of Shingles! Mercifully, I’ve turned the corner of this debilitating disease. While I still experience the occasional stabbing pains and incessant itching, it has lessened considerably in intensity and duration! For that, I am most grateful. To say that my personality has suffered is putting it mildly! My little dog no longer recognizes or listens to me! She sees me as some out of control moaning monster. Little does she know she is responsible for my even getting out of bed every day! Hence, she’s become a big part of my recovery.
But, I am also very grateful to friends and neighbors who rallied behind me and offered many services and help, e.g., driving me to doctor’s appointments, x-rays, lab work, etc., picking up prescriptions, driving me to the supermarket when I could stand long enough while clutching on to a cart for balance; others brought me home made soups, dinners and desserts! I am so blessed to have these folks in my life and hereby thank them again: Willeen Hassler, Darlene Siddons, Bev Hodges, Judy Carlisto, Barbara Cornell and Rudy, Louis and Bob Tharp, Gail Stillman and Bergie and Jack McClendon, to name a few. You all brought joy and hope into my life.
Today, I’m listening to my body and not my head! If I feel tired I will rest until I can carry on again. This week marked some precious milestones for me. I was able to drive myself to my doctor’s office and took my little dog with me. The freedom I felt was wonderful! On Friday, I got out my oil paints and some canvases and started painting again! While it only lasted 2 hours, it felt good to use my hands again. Saturday, I did my first laundry in 6 weeks – tons of sheets, towels, pillowcases, etc. Prior to this, I couldn’t even bend down to pick up a dropped pen or pencil I was in too much pain. I couldn’t even pick up the laundry it felt so heavy. While it might seem trivial to some, it’s a major milestone for me.
Each day brings me more independence, increasing good health, and gratitude for everyone and everything in my life. Lastly, I want to thank everyone who prayed for me! The power of prayer is well known and the results are unmistakable!
Ciao,
Shirley M. Carolan, ATMG
Writer ● Speaker ● Artist
artistwithaflair@att.net
Phone/Fax: 760-732-0663
http://www.shirleycarolan.com
http://www.angelscross.blogspot.com
http://www.smcarolan.blogspot.com
As many of you know, I’ve just completed my 5th week of suffering the agonies of Shingles! Mercifully, I’ve turned the corner of this debilitating disease. While I still experience the occasional stabbing pains and incessant itching, it has lessened considerably in intensity and duration! For that, I am most grateful. To say that my personality has suffered is putting it mildly! My little dog no longer recognizes or listens to me! She sees me as some out of control moaning monster. Little does she know she is responsible for my even getting out of bed every day! Hence, she’s become a big part of my recovery.
But, I am also very grateful to friends and neighbors who rallied behind me and offered many services and help, e.g., driving me to doctor’s appointments, x-rays, lab work, etc., picking up prescriptions, driving me to the supermarket when I could stand long enough while clutching on to a cart for balance; others brought me home made soups, dinners and desserts! I am so blessed to have these folks in my life and hereby thank them again: Willeen Hassler, Darlene Siddons, Bev Hodges, Judy Carlisto, Barbara Cornell and Rudy, Louis and Bob Tharp, Gail Stillman and Bergie and Jack McClendon, to name a few. You all brought joy and hope into my life.
Today, I’m listening to my body and not my head! If I feel tired I will rest until I can carry on again. This week marked some precious milestones for me. I was able to drive myself to my doctor’s office and took my little dog with me. The freedom I felt was wonderful! On Friday, I got out my oil paints and some canvases and started painting again! While it only lasted 2 hours, it felt good to use my hands again. Saturday, I did my first laundry in 6 weeks – tons of sheets, towels, pillowcases, etc. Prior to this, I couldn’t even bend down to pick up a dropped pen or pencil I was in too much pain. I couldn’t even pick up the laundry it felt so heavy. While it might seem trivial to some, it’s a major milestone for me.
Each day brings me more independence, increasing good health, and gratitude for everyone and everything in my life. Lastly, I want to thank everyone who prayed for me! The power of prayer is well known and the results are unmistakable!
Ciao,
Shirley M. Carolan, ATMG
Writer ● Speaker ● Artist
artistwithaflair@att.net
Phone/Fax: 760-732-0663
http://www.shirleycarolan.com
http://www.angelscross.blogspot.com
http://www.smcarolan.blogspot.com
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