Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Hyperthyroid - What's the Big Deal?

The big deal is Graves' Disease.  I have Graves' Disease.  

My autoimmune system is wreaking havoc on my body and my mind.  I am no longer the reserved, easy-going, patient person I used to be.  Anxious, worrisome thoughts now crowd my mind.  I'm forgetful, crazy, troubled, defensive...

So, am I really nuts and incapable of caring for myself, much less Lindsay?  No, but this disease has changed me in ways that I do not like.

But the totally rad part about all this is that my old, tired, worn out body will be made whole again when my Saviour decides to take me home!!  Isn't that totally awesome?

The Lord has given me this burden to bear.  So, I trudge on, hoping that my battle with this disease will bring glory and honor to His name.