One Step At A Time ~ Ch. 33
Posted by LaRonda on January 14th, 2007…huge pieces of calloused epidermis that were peeling off my feet in layers, leaving them tender, wrinkled, and pink, like a newborn’s soles….
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Safeguarded ~ Ch. 32
Posted by LaRonda on January 14th, 2007
It was the strangest sensation as I sat there with my siblings. It was clear that they were seeking closure. It was as if I had been away at war for years, or on some long and daring journey. Now they were ready to welcome me back and end their long and mournful vigil, glad that I had finally arrived home safeguarded….
The Best Medicine ~ Ch. 31
Posted by LaRonda on January 14th, 2007
I looked forward to my visits from Terry while in recovery…
…She made me feel special by taking the time to come see me, but more than that, it seemed like Terry’s main purpose was to make me laugh!
…It didn’t matter that I couldn’t hear her jokes well. She laughed at her own jokes, and her laughter was contagious!
Whether she knew it or not, Terry was an important instrument in my healing. Her sense of humor may have even had therapeutic benefits toward my recovery….
Hearts and Hands ~ Ch. 30
Posted by LaRonda on January 14th, 2007
Within minutes, my aunt’s friends learned that I had been left with a hearing loss as a result of this illness. They asked if they could lay their hands on my ears. Though I was not entirely comfortable, I did not want to be rude, and certainly did not want to miss a chance to get my hearing back through some miracle. So, I agreed to let them lay their hands on me. I watched, slightly embarrassed for my friends, as they got pulled into the prayer group against their will….
….I lay there, and along with Danny, wondered what this healing business was all about….
The Mirror ~ Ch. 29
Posted by LaRonda on January 14th, 2007…Tenderly, she said, “Honey, before you look in the mirror, let me explain that your body went through a lot of trauma over the last week. I don’t want you to be scared when you see yourself. You actually look a lot better than you did.” Then she let go of my hand as I winced. Nervously, I brought the mirror up to my face and let out a gasp in disbelief.
“Mama!” I stressed. “Look at my eyes!”…
(T.S.S.) Toxic Shock Syndrome ~ Ch. 28
Posted by LaRonda on January 14th, 2007So what was the mysterious, life-threatening illness I experienced in 1981, which ultimately lead to my deafness? The final diagnosis was TSS - Toxic Shock Syndrome.
TSS is defined as…
