I AM ALIVE!!!
Family,
Good news bears. I woke up this morning and I totally did not have a headache!!!! That is the biggest miracle. Sure it came back about an hour later but we are improving from before. So here is the rundown of what happened... If I leave details out it is simply because I really don't know the answers or I would tell you I promise! Step back about two weeks ago... The headache finally got so bad that I could not function at all. We were sitting in personal study and I fell off the chair on the ground. Sister Pelfrey thought that I was finally taking the rest that I needed and put a pillow under my head and a blanket on me even though I had passed out. When I came around my arms started doing weird spasms and it made me nervous. We decided we should go over to the Battalion and talk to Elder and Sister Evans. Sister Evans took care of me by putting me in a really dark room and putting cold rags on my forehead. She thought it was a migraine from day one. She is very smart and I should have listened to her! I had an appointment with the chiropractor that day as well and so we called President Jespersen to see if I should still come because at this point we couldn't get a hold of President Clayton. President Jespersen got me feeling at least a little bit better but since my arms were still spazing he said that it was out of his hands. President Clayton called and said that they wanted me to go to the ER AGAIN. I didn't want to but President said it would get me back on my feet. Elder and Sister Stallings went with us and Sister Stallings held my hand the whole time. Except when they did the spinal tap because they kicked everyone out expect the stinkin new intern and the guy who taught him how to do it as he was doing it. He had to do it twice. I told him that I was probably not going to have children because of him... I am over it now. :) They did that test and a bunch of blood tests. Normal. Basically what we got out of the ER was a doctor’s orders that staying off my feet for a while would get me back on my feet. We all agreed. So basically my last week and a half was spent on Percocet and phenegran. That equals staying inside for a while. I got to sleep A LOT and I am pretty sure that I watched every single church movie that exists at least three times. I am a wizz at church history now because of it though. Sister Pelfrey went on exchanges a lot so she could get out into our area and I had great care takers with the Sisters and Senior Couples. I also have about a thousand thank you notes to write for all of the people that took care of me while all of this happened. The next step was what do we do with Sister Haggerty now!? The most unheard of thing happened next. Missionary Medical approved me going to see a neurologist. That NEVER happens. I am so grateful to have President Clayton also known as Doctor Clayton on my side. He fought for me like crazy. He also not only got me into a neurologist but the best one in San Diego and a headache specialist Dr. Ian Purcell. I actually haven't met the doctor yet but the PA Bryna has been a champ! She put around 15 shots in my neck and back that had stuff like what dentists use. At first I thought I was going to hate her for it but it really helped A LOT. They also couldn't do much else until I had gotten the MRI and MRA showing that as she put it "that you don't have the big, bad, and nasty." I PASSED!!! My tests came back normal once again and that meant that they could step forward in treating it as a weird case of a migraine. I am taking a medicine called Topamax every night and when the headaches get intense I am supposed to take a powder drink mix called Cambia. Sadly, I am out of the Cambia but my head is feeling sooo much better. I won't know the full solution until I meet with the PA and Dr. Purcell on October 3 to do what they call the case presentation. The best part of this all is that I am back in action as a missionary!!! We still have to take it slow but there is now question now that I will be able to stay until the end. Best news EVER. The crazy thing is that despite all of this we have seen amazing miracles in our area. Hugh our recent convert spoke on 9/11 at the Mission Presidents Fireside so despite my loopiness we knew we had to be there. Once again I saw the amazing love of the people around me and Sister Barnes held my hand through the whole thing and we made it through. Miracle. Hugh was sooo glad we were there and I knew we couldn't miss it. We also have amazing investigators that I just love to death!!! Lacey, Deanna, and we picked up two new investigators from Denmark YESTERDAY. Miracle. The Lord has kept me going despite everything and the work has rolled forth. We actually had better numbers then some weeks previously when I was on the top of my health game. I apologize that I have not written any one back and because this email took so long for me to write I won't have time for any personalized emails. Especially you Grandma and Grandpa. You two have sooo been in my thoughts and prayers. I put your names in the San Diego temple every single time I am there. I was so worried when I first heard that grandpa wasn't doing so well but I am trying so hard to trust God and put it all in His hands. It has really comforted me. Jake and Tiff I LOVED the package and I will get something sent your way real soon I promise!!! It was such a tender mercy. Dad, I really loved the stories. That was crazy! I am so glad that Brett is doing okay as well! Man this is just how our family goes isn't it!? We just need to keep trusting in God! Mom, you letter was exactly what I needed to hear and I printed it our so I can read it over and over again. If I didn't answer all of your questions let me know! I LOVE YOU ALL SOOO MUCH AND MISS YOU LIKE CRAZY!!!
Love,
Sister Haggerty
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