Project Cleanse has been more of a learning process for me, than anything else. Definitely a lesson I won’t forget. I started out the Project Cleanse planning on cleansing my house, purging and decluttering what we didn’t need anymore. However, I am getting so much more than that from this project.
As you may have noticed, I haven’t updated in a couple of weeks. I have had a few health issues. It all started when I got sick with some sort of stomach bug that went through the rest of the family first. When I finally thought I was well, my body apparently didn’t think so. I was hit by two major migraines that put me to bed. Once I finally thought I was rid of those, I started having minor headaches with dizziness and nausea. I have Fibromyalgia and the effects of the stomach bug, put my body is a Fibromyalgia flare-up. It has been a difficult couple of weeks, but thanks to my family, they have not only taken care of the household needs, but also me. I am truly blessed.
During this time, I have felt God calling me to get my health under control, more so than my house. While I am not really a junk food eater and I do eat fairly healthy and drink a lot of water, I have felt Him speaking to me to find out what exactly is going on with my body. This past week, I went to a clinic that is nearby that specializes in Fibromyalgia patients. The first step has been taken. I filled out about 20 pages of papers and talked with the doctor. They went over everything and ordered a whole bunch of tests. While I have had a few of these tests in the past, they ordered a lot that I had never heard of before. There are times, when a patient can figure out what triggers the flare-ups. This place will also find a way to help me best manage the pain, as well.
I am excited about this step that I am taking. I have realized that this disease has affected me more than what I thought it had. Well, not only me, but my family. God knows that my heart is to be there for my family. My husband and children. He knows that being at home with my children, schooling them, is where I need to be at, at this time. He knows my heart is to be there for others, to help and encourage them in their faith and homeschooling journey. However, I can’t do that to the best of my ability if I do not take proper care or get the proper care that I need for myself.
So while I am still trying to organize and cleanse my home, I am also in the process of organizing and cleansing my heart, body and soul.
I have been working slowly on getting my homeschool area cleansed. It is in my dining room area. I have accomplish some, but it is still a work in progress.
Here is a before picture of the area.
Before picture of desk/craft/homeschool area.
This is the after picture. Like I said, it is a work of progress. I am getting there, just having to take it a little slower.
After picture of desk/craft/homeschool area.
How are you doing on your goals and projects for the year?
I hope you start feeling better soon! It’s so hard when it seems like it’s just one thing after another.
I’m glad God has inspired you to take a turn in this project. I’ve also seen that, we (silly us) chose one area of our lives to cleanse while God has decided to do a whole life cleanse. He is so good!
Hugs, sweet friend!!
Heather, I have had a good day today. It does seem like it has been one thing after another, but I know God allows things for a reason and I know it is going to make me stronger! God is still in control and has me in his hands! It is amazing how God has been working in all of our lives. 🙂
I am excited for you and your journey with new doctors, tests, results, and figuring things out. Having tangible hope is awesome! I can’t wait to hear the updates!
Lynnea, for once, I really feel like there is hope to get back someone what of a normal life. I do realize that I will always have some pain, but to be able to manage it and enjoy life, I am excited! 🙂
It looks great Joy. I think us homeschool momma’s all have to go slow with projects sometimes, as long as we never give up and continue on eating that elephant. I am so proud of you for going forward and getting help. I know sometimes that in itself is scary. The pain is familiar and while we hate it, sometimes it just easier to not deal with it. For me my health situation really started to turn around when I realized like you that it was greatly affecting my family. I always prayed for God to heal me, but never became proactive and worked on it. Yes, God can do miracles, but sometimes I think we think he should do it all without any effort on our part. We have to be responsible for our lives in so many ways, we are never to be idle.
I am proud of your effort and trusting in him with all of the storms you have been dealing with. Praying for you my dear.
Thank you for the prayers. I agree that God can do miracles, but also expects us to put forth a little effort in helping ourselves. I will also be praying for you!
Very inspiring! I need to participate in something like this. 🙂 Isn’t it funny how the Lord works things, and with just a step into one area He reaches in and helps in so many other related areas that we didn’t even think about? It’s a great testimony! Thanks for sharing!
I have always said that God has a sense of humor. It is so amazing the way He works. He always knows what is best for us and will lead us in that direction. 🙂