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SEPTEMBER 12, 2008

Kristy Update!

The following is a revised version of an email that I sent out to a few people last night:

Many of you know of the crazy summer I have had with postpartum thyroiditis, SVT, tests, labs, ultrasounds, etc...I was feeling better on Tuesday--I mean I actually told myself, "I feel GREAT!" and thought I was on the road to recovery from this mess. However, this morning, (after a sleepless night from insomnia--only got about 3 hours of sleep) I got up with the kids at 7:30. While I was changing Beckett's diaper, I got a sudden wave of nausea and then thought I was going to throw up right there. I laid him on the ground and went to my bathroom to vomit. (sorry for being so graphic!) when I looked in the mirror, I was WHITE, I mean, no blood in the face-white. I felt really light-headed and thought I was going to pass out. I managed to grab the phone and call Zach and 911. I then became very sweaty and had a funny feeling in my chest and started dry heaving(again, sorry for the graphic nature :). My neighbor, Hillary, who is an ARNP, came over and took my pulse while we waited for EMS. My heart rate was really slow. I was extremely shaky and felt horrible. I did not go with the paramedics to the hospital. I did see my doctor in her office at 9:00. She ran a few tests, including an EKG, which showed a slow heart rate that was irregular. She is sending me to a cardiology electrophysiologist (a heart doctor who specializes in electrical pathways of the heart). She thinks I may be having some bradyarrythmias (slow irregular heart rates) that may be causing this.

Also, I have had a headache for about a week. She sent me for a CAT scan of my head yesterday afternoon and we just got those results---all normal! PRAISE GOD!

She thinks it might just be a migraine, which I have never had. My mom came up yesterday afternoon and kept the kids through the night. I actually slept ALL night, no waking up whatseoever!!!!!! That is the first time in many many months that that has happened!

Please pray for these specific things:

1. I will be COMPLETELY healed from whatever is going on inside my body.

2. I will be able to sleep at night without feeling bad and having palpitations in my neck.

3. I will get the results from my CT scan and they will be normal.

4. I will get in to see the specialist QUICKLY.

5. God will continue to be faithful to us with healing and peace.--Most importantly that our family can continue to give God praise and honor and know he is fully in control no matter what the situation develops into.

This was a revised version of an email that I sent out last night. So the things in bold print are what God has already worked for me. My results were looked up by a doctor I work with in the ER and she told me over the phone just a few minutes ago. PRAISE GOD!

Also, I got in the see the EP specialist on Tuesday-yes, this Tuesday, the 16th!!!! PRAISE GOD for arranging such a quick appointment!

now for additional specific prayer requests:

1. I will continue to feel better each day

2. I will sleep peacefully at night with no palpitations in my neck

3. I will have NO shortness of breath throughout the day

4. Zach will be strengthened as he helps to carry me through this trial

5. I will always be with someone (Zach, Hillary, mom, dad, etc) if another episode occurs so that I am not alone with the kids, like driving with them and passing out. Pray that God will send his angels to protect our every move!

6. Beckett will sleep THROUGH the NIGHT---so that I can rest when I don't have extra help. Sleeping really helps me once I actually get to sleep. Its hard for me to go back to sleep during the middle of the night after waking up with him!

We love you, guys. Thank you for joining with us in this journey of God's greatness. How can he show his miraculous powers and glory without first encountering trials?