My Right Arm

Back in October I noticed that my right wrist was starting to hurt in certain positions that I used it in. When I thought about when it had started, I realized it started after my treatment that month. They put the IV into the vein in my wrist that month. I guess the needle disturbed the area and inflammation got into my tendons. I saw my family doctor in October, who did diagnose it as tendinitis. He gave me some advice and a wrist wrap and said we'll watch and see if these things help.

Well, it has slowly become worse. So I went to a specialist today. He confirmed it is tendinitis, gave me a steroid shot into the wrist and then I got fitted for a more stabilizing wrist/hand brace. I'm supposed to wear it all day and night, (except in the shower), for 2 weeks and see how it improves.

So...I'm asking for prayers for a whole new "spot". The pain in my wrist was increasing week by week...so please just pray for this to decrease and the healing to be complete.

When I waited for the doctor to come in to give the shot, tears started to well up in my eyes. Lots of tears. I was kind of surprised and began thinking about "why am I so teary?" I realized that my mind was racing to other moments that I had held out my right hand, offering it to a medical professional to get some procedure done. Thus... the tears. My right arm has been a faithful soldier in this battle for life. It has received blood draws for tests, IV's for chemo and other meds, and shots. If I could give my right arm a Purple Heart Medal, I would. It has played a supporting role, now it needs support.

So please pray for healing. Hands and feet. Arms and legs. Spine and bones. Blood. You know, head to toe healing.

Oh God,
Thank You for today. Thank You for yesterday. Thank You for tomorrow.
I will keep my eyes on You day by day...and continue to watch Your love for me in this journey. I will trust Your loving arm to hold me, to lead me and to rescue me. I love You.
Your daughter,
Lisa

"It was not by their sword that they won the land, nor did their arm bring them victory; it was your right hand, your arm, and the light of your face, for you loved them."
Psalm 44:3