So, I stared getting hives all over my body in January of 2009. Yes, everywhere except my face thankfully. That would come later, but in the form of a swollen lip. The funny thing was my lip was swelling in the movie theater when we were watching the new Star Trek and in the movie, Chris Pine's lip was swelling at the same time mine was. What are the odds of that?
Back to January though, I get sick more than the average person, so my husband really thought these hives were nothing to fret about until I came out of the shower and showed him, we both laughed even though it was not the least bit funny. It looked like I had the plague. Which one? Isn't any plague pretty bad? At that point we knew this was not normal and it ended up being the worse case of hives the doc had ever seen. Just imagine a hive the size of a basketball? Well, maybe I am exaggerating a little, but it was pretty close to that. Try living in a hot climate and having to cover your skin wherever you go to dodge unwanted stares and questions. It wasn't easy. I have always had great skin and I guess I took it for granted. If you are someone that does not suffer from skin problems, count your blessings. I can say that today, my skin is great with an occasional hive here or there thanks to some powerful medication. I will leave you with a quote and just remember whatever trial you are enduring right now, this to will pass. :)
"Son, if you really want something in this life, you have to work for it. Now quiet! They're about to announce the lottery numbers." - Homer Simpson
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Hi hon! What an AWESOME idea! I know how you have suffered with this and I love the idea of letting God use this in the lives of others...including myself! I love you!
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Great idea! This way I don't have to ask if your lip swelled up today, I'll know just how you're doing and how to pray for you:) That was my selfish thought for the day...hope this works out for you! And no matter what this is doing to your skin, I still think you are beautiful:)
ReplyDeletePraying every day that you will get better and admire your "sunny" outlook on life in spite of your problems.
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