Well, I received my results from the specialist today. I have Lupus. I'm not going to lie, I had to blink back tears. The good news is that my kidneys and liver look great.
Lupus is a chronic, autoimmune disease that can damage any part of the body (skin, joints, and/or organs inside the body). It isn't curable, but the symptoms can be treated with medication and lifestyle changes. My everyday life will change for the most part. I have been prescribed medication to help with the inflamation and my immune system. I have to cut out processed food, get plenty of rest and manage my stress levels from here on out.
The past few weeks have been a roller coaster. There have been days that I feel absolutely fine, and then there are weeks when it's all I can do to drag myself to school. So when I received my grades for this semester with all A's and 1 B, I smiled because I know God got me through it.
I feel relieved to finally have a diagnosis and know that everything with my health since I was young, has all been because of this. God has given me peace about everything and I know I'm going to be okay. He will continue to bring me through this like He always has. I could ask "Why?", but I know that God has a reason and purpose for everything, and if me having this and sharing my testimony could help someone else recognize symptoms in their self, or bring them closer to God, then I'm glad that He chose me to help do that.
The day before I received the news that I may have Lupus, God put this bible verse in my heart. I inscribed it on the back of my shell necklace for the Miss Indian Alabama pageant not knowing the news I would receive the very next day. Looking back now, I see God showing me all along He can turn a mess into a message and this is mine. Thank you all for the prayers! It really means a lot to me!
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