Since the Covid-19, flu, and RSV numbers are currently down, my husband and I were able to wear masks and visit my maternal grandmother. She is not doing very well, and we were so glad to be able to visit her. She has terminal dementia, but when she found out that we were coming to see her, she wanted to get dressed, put on some makeup, and wear her red boots. She wanted us to see her at her best.
I understand that most people have moved on from wearing masks, but my husband and I still need to wear masks in most settings. So, when we made plans to visit, I mentioned to my brother that my husband and I would be wearing masks. When we arrived, my brother met us outside wearing a mask and gave us both a hug. Then, we walked inside, and everyone else was wearing a mask, too. I was not expecting everyone to be wearing a mask, and it meant more than I can explain to see the people I love rallying around me and thinking about my safety. It was such a beautiful moment, and I immediately started crying.
We waited for my grandmother to be “ready” to see us, and when she was wheeled around the corner in her wheelchair, she looked a little confused. However, the moment she made eye contact with me, she immediately started smiling and crying tears of joy. She instantly recognized us, and she even tried to stand up to hug us. We quickly met her at her level and hugged her while crying big tears. The entire visit was incredible. She was relatively lucid, able to join in on the conversation, and recalled a lot of memories. In addition to seeing my brother and grandmother, we were also able to see my mom and dad. It was wonderful! And, on the way there and on the way home, we drove by my cousin’s house and waved at her through the window.
We also received the results of the mail-in mold home test this week that was recommended by my doctor. My doctor was not immediately concerned with the results, but given my health history, my mold mycotoxin test results, and the confusing nature of the mail-in mold home test results, he recommended that we hire a mold inspection professional to investigate further. There is no doubt that we need to treat my body for mold toxicity, but none of my future treatments for all of the items he listed previously (SIBO, Lyme, Bartonella, Mycoplasma, mold toxicity, heavy metal toxicity, yeast, and viruses) will work if I also currently live in mold. He gave us the name of a mold professional he recommends in our area.
We called the doctor-recommended mold professional this morning and spent about 40 minutes on the phone with him. He was kind and knowledgeable. He asked us a lot of specific questions about the results of both the mail-in home mold test and the mold mycotoxin test from my doctor. It was clear that he had a ton of experience with both of these tests. He also asked what symptoms I have, and my husband responded with, “How much time do you have?” (🤣) Based on our mail-in home mold test results, he doesn’t think we need to immediately vacate our home. However, due to the extremely high levels of mold mycotoxins in my body, he strongly advised more thorough (read: expensive) testing of our home. He has been in this profession for over 30 years, and he has seen a lot of different scenarios. For the last 5 years, he has mostly worked with a small group of doctors to help patients like me. We agreed with his plan on how to move forward and are in the process of scheduling an appointment. His team is currently scheduling for 2-3 weeks from now. At that point, he will provide us with his recommendation for next steps.
Meanwhile, we have been continuing with chiropractic adjustments, acupuncture, and biofeedback treatments. I have also begun the initial stages of preparing and supporting my organs for the treatments with my new doctor. We are currently working on supporting my adrenal glands and preparing my liver and kidneys for the next steps. I have been very slowly incorporating more vitamins and supplements, and I haven’t had any additional symptoms or side effects from these initial steps. This is the best my body has responded to new additions in a while. I am certain that the work my previous doctor did last year to add in more foods and prepare my organs, combined with the work of my current practitioners to keep my body from regressing, is helping my body to tolerate these initial steps. I am still extremely tired and having all of my usual symptoms, so I am concentrating on taking it slow. I keep reminding myself of what my former Principal used to say, “Slow is smooth and smooth is fast.”
This has been an emotional week for both my husband and me. We are definitely feeling overwhelmed, so we are focusing on taking one minute at a time. We have been working well as a team, listening to the professionals, and using the tools we have learned to stay connected and grounded. During this very overwhelming and uncertain time, we are the most connected, stable, and secure we have ever been. I am so grateful!
Brutal. Inconclusive mail-in mold home test results. More waiting. Having to spend money like it grows on trees in an attempt to keep me alive.
Beautiful. Visiting family. Love and support. Taking one minute at at time. Talking to kind and knowledgeable professionals. My husband’s full and continued support every step of the way. Staying connected and grounded.
Just another day of . . . This Brutiful Life: The Brutal & Beautiful Moments of My Life.
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