Fantastic News!

Hey, y'all --

I've got fantastic news! First of all, I want to thank everyone for their prayers. Bill has no more pain in his head! He even had to cancel the nerve block scheduled for this afternoon! God is such a good God.

See, for people with bipolar disorder, something like pain can be a trigger for an episode. So we have had to watch him real close. Even those with BP can get just a regular depression, so you can't just jump to the conclusion that it's an episode, either, so there's a fine line there. And for the supporter it's hard, too, because you can get depressed as well, just watching your loved one be in pain. That's why it's been so wonderful to finally see him out of pain! To say nothing of having my wonderful husband back again! :)

And my 18-year-old in-denial BP son who just moved out came for a visit last night and it was a good visit. Of course, he just got a lip ring, but despite that, he looked good and was polite and respectful. I just have to accept the fact that even tho he's my baby, he's not a baby any more. He's become very independent.

The hard part is tho he's got BP symptoms, if he goes into an episode, he has to accept the consequences for himself. I got him diagnosed when he was 12, but now he says he was misdiagnosed, even tho he took the meds for 4 yrs. So at least he was helped for 4 yrs. But now I have to let go and it's his responsibility. The good news is no episode since then.

Well, I hope y'all are doing ok. Let me hear from you, ok? And thanks again for all your prayers. They worked! :)

Remember God loves you and so do I!
Michele

Back from Vacation

Hey, y'all --

Well, we're back from vacation, so I better catch everyone up:

First of all, thank you all for your prayers and kind words for hubby. He did have the nerve block, but it didn't take, so he's scheduled for another one this week (pray!). Then we went to FL to see my parents (my mom has BP too, so we go down a couple times a year to check on her). It was ok, tho it was a "working vacation" for me the first couple days. Still, it's so good to be back home.

I'm sorry a couple of you are having a rough time. Things are supposed to get better for us "beepers" during the summer months, but I don't buy that, because I've had episodes during the summer, fall, and winter months - my BP is an equal opportunity disorder! :) Hopefully, y'all will be feeling better soon.

Melissa, it's so good to "meet" someone who is in the same situation as I am. It's so unique that both the partners have BP. I consider it a positive, because usually we're not both having a "bad bipolar day" on the same day, so we can help each other when it happens. I hope you two are able to do the same thing. Maybe we can talk some more about it?

Anyway, I'm home, and will try to post more often. I'll let you know how the second nerve block goes with Bill.

Hey-- I got great news! I got an email from blogger.com, and they rated my blog 8.2 out of 10! Thank you all sooo much for your support! :)

Remember, God loves you and so do I!
Michele