In every thing give thanks for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 1 Thes. 5:18
Need I say more? Giving thanks for ALL He gives to me.
2010
Tongue Swallowing in Seizures {Epilepsy Awareness}
A common myth in Epilepsy is the belief that a person can swallow their tongue. Once upon a time, it was advised that a person place a spoon into the mouth of a seizing person to prevent them from swallowing their tongue. In recent years, Doctors have discovered that this is actually one of the worst things you can do for a seizure patient.
FACT: A person CANNOT SWALLOW their TONGUE. The little piece of skin underneath your tongue prevents it from being swallowed.
FACT: Placing a spoon into a seizing persons mouth can be extremely dangerous. It can gag the person. It can become lodged in the persons throat. It can be jabbed into the back of the mouth causing serious damage.
FACT: The tongue can close over the opening in the throat preventing a person from breathing during a seizure.
The best way to prevent a person from having this happen is to roll them onto their side during a seizure. This allows the tongue to fall forward and remain in a normal position preventing blockage to the throat, thereby preventing blockage of air during seizure. It is also best to try to help a seizing person onto the ground away from sharp or hard objects to prevent further injury during a seizure episode.
To learn more about seizures, and to become Seizure Smart please visit https://www.getseizuresmart.org/ today!!
Life In General {30 Days of Thankfulness Day 9}
Today I’m thankful for life in general. It goes by so fast, can end so quickly. Each day is a cherished moment we cannot get back. I’m thankful that I have the opportunity to live, that God has blessed me with as many days as He has, for I know he could come calling at any moment to take me home. I’m thankful for each day with my children, for every moment He allows them to remain here. I hope they live a long life and I do too, so that we are both able to see grandbabies and great-grandbabies and share our great joy and love with them. Life is a wonderful gift and for that I am very thankful.
Someone Who’s Made My Life Worth Living {30 Days of Truth – Day 7}
Today’s truth: Someone who’s made my life worth living for.
Yet another easy one… my three beautiful children. They are my reason for living. I know God gifted them to me to raise and care for. I’m thankful beyond measure for this gift. Without them, I’m sure I’d have other reasons to live but with them my life is so much better. I barely remember life before them and I certainly would not go back there for anything. Every decision I make, every day I rise, every laugh, smile, and tear comes for them. They truly are my life.
Demonic Possession vs. Epilepsy {Epilepsy Awareness}
Did you know there once was a time when Epilepsy was considered to be demonic? During this time, people assumed that having seizures equaled being possessed by Satan or one of his many demons. Churches tormented seizure patients by torturing them and putting through exorcisms to release this so-called demon possession that never even existed. Almost 100 years ago, seizure patients were locked in insane asylums to be dealt with because so little was known about Epilepsy as a disorder. Parent’s whose children had this disorder did not bother to deal with it but instead locked their child away at the doctor’s insistance.
Today the outlook on Epilepsy has changed a lot. People now know that Epilepsy is simply a neurological disorder which results in seizures. Still, this demonic possession theory has been passed down by many and it’s our job as patients and parents to make sure the world knows that Epilepsy is not a curse from Satan but instead a disorder that can be treated with medication, among other things. Children and Adults who suffer from this disorder do not need to be institutionalized as past generations believed but instead they need the support and love of family and friends to get them through. They do not need people gawking at them in time of distress but instead need a helping hand and the caring assistance of others.
To learn more about what to do to help someone who is having a seizure, please visit https://www.getseizuresmart.org/ and get seizure smart today!
Thankful For My Kids {30 Days of Thankfulness – Days 7-8}
Today I’m covering two days of Thankfulness because well I missed yesterday! I am thankful that each day I am able to raise myself out of my bed and love on my children. I am thankful for their sweet little souls that God has entrusted to me. I’m thankful to be able to recieve and give sweet kisses to my babies everyday. They are truly gifts from the Lord above.
I’m also thankful that I am able to stay at home with them every day and have them home with me. I often see other Mothers send their children off to stay with someone else, stating that they want their children to enjoy being with so-in-so or that they “need a break”. Yes, we all need a break sometimes but God gave these children to us, as parents to raise, not to the community. I’m thankful that I have the opportunity to raise the children God has entrusted me with, to raise them up in His name and His glory. I pray one day when they are grown they will do the same with their children. I know this is God’s plan for me. I bask in the glory of His love when I take up this cross of childrearing and do my best to succeed. These days that they are young, I know I cannot get back and I will not give away these moments and memories to anyone else. They are mine, and my children’s to hold in our hearts forever, just as God cherishes each moment with us. I’m thankful that He has blessed me so.
