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We had a thread (perhaps it should be a sticky?) for prayer requests, thought I would start one for Praise Reports.

Back in October, I was diagnosed with a rare disease called Wegener’s granulomatosis. It is believed I developed it from being exposed to mold post-Hurricane Rita. I have been suffering with the symptoms since then (I called it my "monster"); but the diagnosis was not made until October.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wegener's_granulomatosis

They started me out on antibiotics for several weeks, which helped decrease the symptoms and improve my quality of life. I did fine for awhile when I stopped taking them; but a few weeks ago, it got bad again and was making it hard for me to breathe.

I replaced the prayer clothe in my wallet that I had given someone, got back on antibiotics, was given a Cortisone shot and an inhaler for the moments I was having trouble breathing. The good news is that I am going on ten days now, with only two days where I felt only slightly bad. (Since it is a form of arthritis; a cold front like the one we had yesterday would make me feel terrible, but not at all this time.) I haven’t had to use the inhaler, and the symptoms are almost gone; leading me to believe my body is finally pushing it into submission.

Thank you Jesus....

James,

Serious stuff.

http://my.clevelandclinic.org/disorders ... rview.aspx

Quote.
"Wegener’s granulomatosis is often a life-threatening disease...,"
End quote.

I don't pray, as such, but you have my deepest sympathy. I hope all goes well, and you have a rapid and successful recovery.

Thanks, Adam.

My wife has been an RN for 20 years, and had never heard of it before. And yes, the following statement in the wikipedia article was a bit unsettling:

Before steroid treatment became available, mortality within one year was over 90%, with average survival being 5 months. Steroids prolonged average survival to 8 months. The introduction of cyclophosphamide (CYC) in the 1970s was a major breakthrough.

The link you sent was great; thank you. It was affecting everything but my hearing; and my wife might say that was affected too.

Ten+ days may not sound like much; but the "flare ups" that it would bring on would come at least once a week. To go this long without feeling bad is nothing short of amazing.

I noticed this morning some of the more presistant symptoms are going away. I don't feel any drainage from around one of my back teeth; and I didn't find any blood in my nose this morning.

James
Please know that you, your family and the situation at hand along with the continued improvement will be included our daily prayers . . .
1 Peter 5:7

James ~ so glad to hear that you are doing better, and I will continue to pray and give thanks as well.

And, wonderful idea for the 'praise report' section

James, I had no idea!!! AND I CAN'T BELIEVE I JUST SAW THIS!!!!
You know I believe and you know I will continue to lift you up for a complete healing.

I'm glad that your 'condition' is improving... we need to keep getting progress reports from you James.

Sharon ... and anyone else who was able to pray ~ thank you so much Everything went beautifully. The doctor -- an optometrist this time -- took lots of time to put Emmy at ease and the whole experience ended up being kinda fun No dilation was required as a new machine did the work of peering deeply. And guess what: Emmy is wearing a contact We also were able to order her some neat cool new glasses with a thin lens And I am relieved: while she has very limited sight in her right eye, it is healthy in and of itself.

So, thank you so very much again for caring and for praying. God was a very loving Father to us today and I pray that He will bless you and meet your needs

Holly, we are so happy for Emmy!! Wonderful news!! We won't cease giving thanks!

Thanks so much again, Sharon

Another Marsalis will be entering the world in July!!! HE will be named for his paternal granddad and his maternal great granddad.PTL!!!

Sharon So happy for you, Mike and family Congratulations, and will tuck Mom and little one into prayers.

No word yet on my daughter and my grandson; but I did want to tell you all that I had another steroid shot at the end of the last month, and since that time, have been free of the symptoms. My mouth is full of cold sores, and I go to the bathroom a lot at times still, but I also came down with the "stuff" that has been going around last weekend, and those are probably a byproduct of it as much as anything else.

Our grandson was born around 5:30 am, I think <yawn>. Julie says he is nice and pink, which I think means he probably was not deprived of oxygen, and suffering from brain damage as a result. He is about four weeks premature, so he is tiny, and on oxygen now; but he and momma are doing fine.

I am not sure I am ready to be called a grandpa. Thank you all very much for your prayers.

CONGRATULATIONS GRANDPA!!!

There is nothing like being the 'grands"--you just wait and see!

Being a grandpa means love and trust unconditional.

James, am praying for you and Congratulations, too, on the arrival of your precious grandson Will also pray for mom and babe.

Ronnie, that is one of the sweetest photos I have ever seen Can't you just feel your blood pressure drop, ya'll, when you look at it? An adorable grandson you have there, and it looks like someone collects matchbooks

That's a hobby I don't get out enough to pursue, but my mom has a really neat collection of matchbooks from the 1950s

PTL

Also ... my daughter has been wearing her contact for the last few days. Today, she got to wear her neat new glasses to school for the first time She was so proud, happy and excited (and looking lovely and very sophisticated, too, I might add).

Thank you for your prayers

GOOD FOR EMMY!!!

I would say more but that photo of "Grandpa" has made me sleepy. think I'll take a nap.

My grandson weighed 4 pounds 1 oz at birth, and was 18 1/4 inches long. He is six and half weeks early, but he is breathing on his own; they had him on oxygen, but have removed that as well, so now he is breathing completely on his own.

My daughter is running a fever (100 degrees); I guess not unsual after a C-section. But she is otherwise doing all right; thank you all again for your comments and prayers.

"Grandpa"

If you are not a regular reader of the Technology forum, then I invite you all to read how God is using my cycling (and my faithful Viscount) to complete the work of healing He has started in my body.

http://dallashistory.freeforums.org/my-own-time-machine-lambert-viscount-bicycle-t3691.html

TGBTG (To God be the Glory!)