Dryvetterhyde
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When “Why Me?” Becomes “Now What?”
I’m sitting in a hospital bed again. The reason is the same as before: waves of tightness in my chest accompanied by pain radiating down my left shoulder and arm. I’ve had pain and numbness in my left shoulder and arm for a few months. I’ve gone to urgent care a few times, assuming it…
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When Routine Falls Apart
The past two weeks have been a struggle when it comes to managing my Type 1 Diabetes. My dad passed away, and mentally and physically, I’ve been all over the place since then. I’ve realized that I do best when I stick to a routine. When that routine falls apart, my blood sugar levels become…
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Trusting God With What Comes Next
Following up from my appointment with the cardiologist, I wanted to share an update. After reviewing the results of my CT scan and echocardiogram, my cardiologist confirmed that my heart’s main pumping chamber is enlarged and that there is some narrowing in one of the arteries that supplies blood to my heart. As a next…
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It’s Not Just Menopause
Looking back, I can still remember how quickly things unfolded. After my emergency room visit, I followed up with the nurse practitioner at my primary care physician’s office. She referred me to a cardiologist, who scheduled a CT scan and an echocardiogram for Monday. On Monday, I completed both tests. When the echocardiogram was finished,…
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A Good Day
I got up this morning at 6:00 determined to catch up on exercise. I had planned to work out every weekday afternoon this past week, but my week started off with an emergency room visit. Last Sunday night, I started feeling pressure in my upper chest. It felt like someone was simultaneously wringing and pushing…
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Learning Curve: Slow Down
Slow down, Yvette. Relax. Take slow, deep breaths. Be mindful. Be in the moment. Pay attention. Ooh, chile! I’ve been making these statements to myself a lot lately. My thoughts have been pushing back against daily routines that once worked well for me. Spiritual connection, holy confidence, family, healthy eating habits, exercise, and rest have…