tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80461446578453248092012-01-28T02:36:59.000-06:00Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comBlogger5721100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-798002615789140312012-01-28T02:25:00.002-06:002012-01-28T02:33:38.523-06:00

School is going very well. I'm 6 1/2 weeks ahead in Algebra, 2 1/2 weeks ahead in World Lit, 1 week ahead in Health, and right on time in Sociology. I am so glad that I have competent, organized online instructors this semester...woohoo!!! Three of the four have allowed us to work ahead a bit, so I've done that. I have an A in World Lit and Health, no grade in Sociology yet (it's moving slowly),

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Things have gone severely downhill again with the Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis. I'm in agony from head to toe and barely able to lift my legs or hold my body up. I'm back on crutches and I've been having trouble breathing and swallowing all week. Sometimes, I feel like I'm dying. Monday, I'll call UMMC and see if Dr. F has anything to offer. It's unlikely. Emo and sympathetic as he is, he's

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I am sad to report that little Hannah, who was fighting Gaucher's Disease, passed away in December. Much love and peace to the Ostrea family and all who loved this sweet little girl. Her website is here. Her charity campaign is here.

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Years ago I was caregiver for a child who acted exactly like her, also autistic, but I knew he was so much more intelligent than anyone around him realized and I pray for the same breakthrough for him that Carly has been given. Sensory Overstimulation is so complex and horribly misunderstood. ADHD, OCD, and Tourette's are also in this category. I wish the world could grasp the fact that people

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-14209158403677817572012-01-16T02:31:00.003-06:002012-01-21T03:55:54.051-06:00

Pastel drawing in progress. I have no idea when I'll complete him, but he needs a name. Something strong like Rustic Rebel...you know, a good "horse" name. Shoot me an email if you have suggestions. :-)

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College is upon me once again. I will be a Junior this year, and I can't wait to officially dive into my major. I was telling a friend that I wish I had been able to keep my Intro to Psychology textbook (from Psych 101 a year ago) because I liked it that much. Would you believe I went to pick up my books for the new semester today, and that very textbook was on the "FREE" table outside the

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Click to read: Mystery of Victorian-era poet's illness deciphered after 150 years The symptoms she described in her diary are textbook Familial Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis, just like my symptoms are. I find it incredibly sad that she went undiagnosed and untreated, eventually dying in her husband's arms. But how amazing that someone has acknowledged and given a name to this woman's illness

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-76550078846735340522012-01-05T04:30:00.001-06:002012-01-21T03:59:07.714-06:00

This is something that I don't recall mentioning on this particular blog before. I have on others, but not this one. It's a tough subject for me to bring up at this time...tougher than I expected it to be...but I believe it's important that I share. So this is the first of a few blog entries that I'll devote to a widely ridiculed and often misunderstood condition that I and millions of others

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-33573631546532451912011-12-31T23:58:00.000-06:002012-01-01T00:26:23.675-06:00

Vicki passed away a couple days ago. Just another reminder of how fragile life is. Please embrace it while you have the chance, and do what you can to make a positive difference in the world. I am so grateful to have so many kind and wonderful friends. Even if most of you are from a distance, you truly matter. Thank you for loving me, and I wish you all a happy and wonderful 2012. God bless,

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Mercy, y'all. What a year it has been. Anyone who has been crazy kind enough to follow my blog in 2011 knows just how much my life transformed overnight nearly nine months ago. It has been a nightmare...the worst one I've ever known...but by the grace of God, I have survived it thus far. I've gotten to the point where I no longer fully recover from my frequent paralytic attacks, and the MDA has

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-89779949704413058662011-12-29T20:49:00.000-06:002011-12-29T20:49:28.837-06:00

Although I didn't accomplish nearly as much as I had hoped to, my road trip was successful. The HKPP acted up quite a bit and I am still recovering, but I am thankful that I made it to Marietta/Atlanta and back home in one piece. I'll post a ton of pics soon. Hope everybody had a wonderful Christmas. I'll be blogging a good bit this week, so stay tuned if you wish.

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-63077369051842249052011-12-24T23:46:00.000-06:002011-12-24T23:46:03.050-06:00

Whatever you celebrate, hope it's a great one. As for me, I visited with my family tonight and had my uncle's awesome seafood gumbo, as is the Christmas Eve tradition. Tomorrow early morning, I set out on my first road trip since my serious episodes of Periodic Paralysis began in April. Prayers for safe travels appreciated, and I'll blog again soon (with pics)! Until next time...enjoy!

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-20926661956260674072011-12-22T22:32:00.000-06:002011-12-22T22:32:21.703-06:00

I hate it so much. My friend Vicki is dying. She had previously fought and won. Three weeks ago, a spot was found. It is happening so fast. She may not make it to Christmas. I hate cancer. I hate it.

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-37686088626592446102011-12-20T19:01:00.000-06:002011-12-20T19:01:08.910-06:00

I've been trying to find a successful recipe for mock mashed potatoes since I can't have the real thing anymore. Thanks to some tips from Food Network enthusiasts on Facebook, I finally got it right! Mock Mashed Potatoes: Bag of frozen cauliflower (or fresh if you want) Stick of butter Block of cream cheese 8 oz light sour cream Sharp cheddar, sliced or shredded (as much as you want) Parmesan

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-6716513031067186842011-12-17T02:18:00.000-06:002011-12-17T02:18:51.537-06:00

Hey folks, thanks so much for all the charity suggestions. The eBook is going to take MUCH longer than I expected, as I have around 150 charities to research and contact. I'd like to say it will ready for publishing in January, but I would be surprised. Stay tuned, though. It will be done. I look forward to making this free eBook my first publication (not counting all my blogs, of course).

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I found this little one in the yard, unable to move. His eyes were scratched out and his legs were limp. I walked up very close to him (but was careful not to let him touch me) and he tried to move but couldn't. He started shaking, so I stood there and talked to him softly until he stopped. He then leaned over and started playing with his tail, and my heart broke because I knew there wasn't

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-60240111781153248602011-12-07T02:10:00.004-06:002011-12-07T02:51:33.851-06:00

Yes, the title of today's blog is a play on Robert Irvine's Restaurant: Impossible. It may even be a sneaky, shameless plug because it's one of the greatest shows on television and if you don't watch it you're missing out on epic amounts of excellence. And you're crazy too. But that's not what this blog entry is about. At least it wasn't until I started typing just now. Oops. Oh wait...forget

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It's not much, but at least I finally updated Gulf Coast Art Studio a bit. Maybe one of these days, I'll have professional photos taken of my work. Until then, you got lil ol vision-impaired me and my lil ol pink Canon Powershot. Works that I hope to add to the portfolio in 2012: Cape Hatteras acrylic design on illustration board Pastel drawing of a horse...still deciding on a name for him

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BREATHE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ah, I am so very happy to be finished with my first (of four) math classes. Anybody who knows me knows that math is my Achilles' heel to an epic degree. The course started out well. I made an A and a couple of B's. Was feeling pretty good about that: Then I nosedived, and things got scary: (Thank God the practice tests didn't count towards my grade. I

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-82811927446194590272011-11-27T12:24:00.002-06:002011-11-27T12:27:54.800-06:00

It's no surprise, really. The past few days have been fairly productive for me. By the time I returned home from my brother's house last night, I knew what was coming. Turns out, I was having heart arrhythmia as a result of my potassium level shifting downward. I'm having mild paralysis, and now I'm too weak to drive. I'm bummed because my Kansas City family is still in town, except one of my

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-89908993334092058282011-11-24T22:17:00.006-06:002011-11-27T12:33:05.994-06:00

CHEEEEEEEEEEEEESE! Yes, I've become a ham in my old age. And I am OK with that. I like ham. Although I like bacon more. A lot more. Mmmmmm...bacon. Wait, what was I talking about again? Never mind. I hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving. I was driving home this evening, saying "Thank you Jesus", because I have been somewhat functional over the past few days. I was able to drive around town and

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Tis my one and only niece...Baby Jo!!! :) She has the most fearless and sweetest personality. I'm grateful that I was having a fairly functional day so I could get out of bed and play with her for a few minutes. I don't get to see her often since she lives in Louisiana, so this day is special. I hope all of my U.S. readers have a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving. To my non-locals, smile

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-79701978964904468932011-11-22T04:07:00.001-06:002011-11-22T04:08:14.813-06:00

For those who have been following for the past few years, you already know that I have a Bucket List. I found my most recent list (modified in 2010) and it is now posted in my sidebar. I will revisit it at the end of the year, as I always do on New Years Eve, along with my resolutions and such. I think it's going to be a painful review, considering what has happened to me this year, but I will

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-58702957970137923832011-11-19T04:53:00.004-06:002011-11-19T05:31:22.731-06:00

After a long outage, I am finally back online at home here in the backwoods. I feel like I can breathe again. Ahhhhhhhh! I'll spare you the drama, but I'm just relieved that I can log in to my math class at any hour of the day and study in peace and quiet again. Believe me, people, I need all the help I can get. Kidneys Smidneys, ALGEBRA just might be the death of me. Courtesy of my

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-30766503101629437972011-11-02T16:44:00.001-05:002011-11-19T05:00:30.077-06:00

I'll be more in-depth in a longer blog entry, but for now here is where I stand: As I've been saying all this time, my kidneys are not cooperating. That has been confirmed. Against the Nephrologist at USA and the Neurologist at MDA, the Nephrologist at UMMC in Jackson very reluctantly started me on a risky potassium-sparing diuretic, amiloride, to try to force my body to retain potassium,

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-55476943329511709042011-10-23T13:16:00.000-05:002011-10-23T13:16:04.847-05:00

Wow, it's been a while since I've posted, eh? This month has flown by, it seems. No internet service at home since September 28th, which is reason #1 that I haven't been rambling here more. I am at WIFI locations daily (thank God I can drive short distances right now) and utilizing my time as wisely as I can (college, business, updates to and from family and friends) which leaves little to no

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-26521966170944472042011-10-09T12:34:00.000-05:002011-10-09T12:34:38.927-05:00

Taken from my bed, first week of October I looked up one day and realized that I never changed my calendar from April, the month my life came to a halt. It has been over six months since the Hypokalemic crash that triggered a drastic nosedive in my kidney and neuromuscular function. My world is completely different now.

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-50756887695861375542011-10-08T17:03:00.001-05:002011-11-19T05:55:44.486-06:00

I made a deal with myself that I will not write other books before first writing the book I've been planning that features 100 great charities. If you would like to contribute by suggesting charities and providing a personal account and/or more information about the charities you love, please comment here with the information. Large, small, local, international, faith-based or not...whatever you

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It's been a bad four weeks. Not going to get into it right now, but I will eventually. For now, I'm at wifi locations whenever possible to log in to my classes. I'll have B's for sure this time, and I'll be glad when the semester is over. No internet at home = no time for blogging. I'll be back when I can.

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-2353841620328264422011-09-23T01:03:00.001-05:002011-09-23T01:04:53.287-05:00

Studying Art History... Dealing with attack after attack, and trying to raise my potassium level... (Orange flavor my butt. That mess is nasty.) Finding old photos... (I'm the one with the chicken legs and huge feet) And really hoping I fit into that dress tomorrow. I never wear dresses, but my little brother is getting married!

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-75380400752246513182011-09-22T21:50:00.003-05:002011-09-22T21:52:47.463-05:00

If you like inspirational reading, this is one you do not want to miss! Click on the link below to read a part, and find out how you can get a copy of your own. http://www.riggsfamilyblog.com/2011/09/okay-im-on-my-knees-begging_21.html

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I am so far behind...I know. I'm going to give the summary here and spare you the long, rambling details. I received no answers from the docs I saw in Mobile. They left me completely hanging...I still haven't received the return phone calls that I'm owed or the new appointment that I was promised and it has been two MONTHS. Lying here, my life wasting away, being completely ignored. Jerks. Why

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-40356561976033688752011-09-09T00:03:00.000-05:002011-09-09T00:55:31.288-05:00

I know, I know...I have a LOT of catching up to do. This is going to be in two parts, and I'll try not to ramble ten thousand miles long. PARALYZED VOCAL CORDS... My last bad attack of Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis resulted in something that had never happened before - I lost my ability to speak. My throat was greatly affected by the attack, and apparently a vocal cord became paralyzed. It

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-25483394168705180902011-09-05T15:40:00.000-05:002011-09-05T15:40:42.151-05:00

With the exception of tree limbs all over the yard, Lee was pretty undramatic at my homestead...until the power went out this morning, and has yet to be restored nearly 12 hours later. My crippled self is sitting at a wifi spot trying to decide how to go about saving the food in my freezer. I'll be back when the power's on...whenever that may be!

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Can't sleep, so I figured I would check in and say hi. It hasn't been a good week, honestly, thus my semi-absence from blogging. As of right now, I'm trying to sit up and check news updates on Tropical Storm Lee, who is currently sitting on us here on the gulf coast. Wind speed isn't too bad, but nonetheless we are under multiple tornado warnings (meaning they exist, whereas a "watch" just means

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-32339258316401912362011-08-29T04:38:00.001-05:002011-08-29T04:42:20.231-05:00

(Side Note: If you read nothing else...DO NOT MISS NUMBER THREE!!!)-----Article by Leah Zerbe updated 8/28/2011 1:15:49 PM ET  EMMAUS, PA — Cleaning house doesn’t mean nasty chemicals have to pollute your home. Your next home cleaning campaign or daunting do-it-yourself projects can be done without poisoning the air or tainting your

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Wednesday: Lunch with a friend (hopefully...if I'm able to sit up long enough) Thursday: To University Hospital in Jackson for EMG/NCV and Nephrology appointment Friday: Recovering from the EMG from hell. :( Also, a young man I'm mentoring starts college...will be waiting on egg shells for him to tell me about his first day. I'm so nervous for him but so glad he's going. I've known him since he

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-89654450298346891232011-08-10T20:47:00.000-05:002011-08-10T20:47:42.040-05:00

I've removed my 101 in 1001. I was nearing the deadline and the majority of what is left on the list, I am currently incapable of accomplishing. Perhaps I'll get to the point where I can resume a list of goals again, but for now my goal each day is hanging onto hope for a better tomorrow. Despite my emotional blogging lately, I think I'm coping pretty well. I'm not lying here in a puddle of

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I discovered yesterday that I'm 1.5 lbs to goal weight. As always, this is the result of being very ill. While I'm happy to be nearing the weight that's ideal (health-wise) for me again, I'm never happy with how it happens. Nevertheless, I hope my condition will somehow improve and I can still keep the weight off. I don't count calories. I'm too tired. I have developed an extreme

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-8113206495092737022011-08-04T05:14:00.007-05:002011-08-10T15:43:29.195-05:00

It's not always good. My condition has greatly progressed as a result of the April and May attacks. I continue to have paralysis, and my body feels so much more unstable than it used to...I can't even explain how unstable. There are days when I can't sit up for more than a few minutes at a time. I can't complete many basic every-day tasks anymore. I now have a weakened esophagus and I cannot

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-19723844419314221172011-08-02T02:11:00.000-05:002011-08-02T02:11:34.250-05:00

I have a lot to talk about, but I don't feel like typing it all out right now. I'm just completely exhausted, and not well. 16 days until an EMG and Nephrology consult in Jackson. Can't get here fast enough. My life is wasting away.

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I'm finished with being nice. I am sick and tired of the constant ignorance, especially from doctors, who judge me based on their lack of knowledge. I will not be silent about this misunderstood disease. I will beat people over the head with the truth until I am heard. The album is in progress and will be updated regularly. I am writing a book about the disgrace that is this country's medical

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-13636670905947324262011-07-12T19:49:00.001-05:002011-07-21T23:17:09.660-05:00

At least not in this entry. Just saying hi, and I hope everyone else's July has gone better than mine. Stay tuned for a Periodic Paralysis update, a teaching update, a gift store update, a school update, a painful self-awareness update, and why I am wearing this... Talk to you soon.

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-57288047815112859122011-07-08T14:47:00.002-05:002011-08-04T05:49:07.414-05:00

Thanks to some wonderful people, I was able to buy a Cardy Ion Meter this week. It is a device that tests potassium levels in pretty much anything...fluid or solid. It is not FDA approved for blood work, but people use it and some have found it to be absolutely vital to the management of their Periodic Paralysis. I tested for the first time, and got a reading of 4.4. That's about what I was

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-17554699678405441612011-07-04T01:42:00.001-05:002011-07-21T23:17:53.233-05:00

It was very thorough and, I believe, a huge step in the right direction. I am working on a blog post to talk about everything that was discussed. It's probably going to be very long-winded (who, me?)...stay tuned if you want. Until then...have a safe and happy Independence Day!

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-40898163794611724512011-06-28T19:05:00.002-05:002011-07-21T23:19:49.629-05:00

It has been nearly 3 months since my big crash. After years of working my butt off yet never making enough money to make ends meet, I have never pursued public assistance (with the exception of college grants) until now. As I said in my last update, University of Mississippi Medical Center approved me for 100% financial aid. The task now is to get rides up there every time I need to go, and to

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-46238074398120564182011-06-28T15:36:00.001-05:002011-07-21T23:18:28.458-05:00

America, allow me to introduce you to REAL "reality TV". If you are in a position to help someone, please don't pass them by. Each one, reach one...if at all humanly possible.

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-70355076571531110002011-06-25T23:27:00.002-05:002011-07-21T23:20:23.708-05:00

Got the approval letter from University of Mississippi Medical Center for 100% financial assistance. Now to get back up there in August and get some help. In the meantime, I have a local appointment next Friday. Perhaps I can at least get some advice and/or tests until I go back to Jackson. I managed to drive to Mom's to pick up mail, which is good news. She had to bring it out to my car, though

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-71173033258053414002011-06-21T05:06:00.004-05:002011-07-21T23:21:56.213-05:00

I guess you could say I'm at a stand-still, although as always, a roller coaster...if that makes any sense. My days are overwhelmed by nothingness most of the time, with the occasional change in routine that I welcome if it's anything other than a decline. Friends came to visit me yesterday and that was such a treat. I love my peeps and I'm glad that I was able to get out of bed to see them.

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-44102979055550430172011-06-14T01:42:00.002-05:002011-07-21T23:21:21.523-05:00

If you have ever had one, this is great reminder. I love it! http://www.mommyneedscoffee.com/2006/11/01/the-care-and-feeding-of-your-troll-a-primer

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-35270277931665837772011-06-12T09:00:00.001-05:002011-06-12T09:00:02.907-05:00

Video streaming by Ustream And you can watch it right here on My Roller Coaster Life with me! He's in Europe so it will be on sometime between 11AM and 2PM Central Time (you tell me...I'm not sure of the time zone difference and I'm sure they don't observe daylight savings)!

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(June 10 - Oops, this vid won't be available while I've deactivated my Facebook account. I'll be back soon, and the video will return with me. Sorry 'bout that!)

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-60925868480778420122011-06-05T04:45:00.002-05:002011-07-21T23:16:19.445-05:00

Via Yahoo! Shine by Simon and Schuster AUTHORity A good diet improves your health, but also boosts your energy. Create a shopping list of these must-have endurance foods recommended by Dr. Mike Moreno, author of The 17 Day Diet: A Doctor’s Plan Designed for Rapid Results.   1. Beef, extra lean: High in iron, a mineral that improves memory, alertness and attention span. 2. Beets: Contains

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-54435479622675257812011-06-01T22:24:00.003-05:002011-06-01T22:29:52.978-05:00

I could barely swallow by the time I got to the doc today. My esophagus is weak and feels like it's caving in. I can't lay down and can't even yawn without it trying to close up, causing me to gag and cough. My chest is killing me, and the rest of my body hasn't changed much. Walking with two canes sometimes and in a wheelchair when out and about. Dr. J was very unhappy and quick to give me a

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-86836487433678225012011-05-28T20:08:00.001-05:002011-05-28T20:19:45.525-05:00

Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends. ~John 15:13 Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Thanks Brent for sharing...

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-191689972531196002011-05-27T15:59:00.001-05:002011-08-04T05:53:35.139-05:00

My pH is 6.75 today which tells me that my body is retaining potassium again. The test strips have always seemed to be accurate, so I hope they are this time also. Too bad nobody listened to me when I warned them that I was in acidosis a year and a half ago. It takes a serious event that could have killed me to wake people up, and only a few have even acknowledged it. I've finally been

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-26104451826263200202011-05-24T15:42:00.000-05:002011-05-24T15:42:27.067-05:00

I have yet to recover from my last attack. My entire body head to toe is too heavy to function, and my chest and esophagus still feel like they are caving in. As usual, my heart rate was flipping all over the place during the initial episode of paralysis, but ever since it has been consistently too low. Last night, it dropped to the 50's and stayed there. My "normal" has always been in the 90's.

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-55996980394576424722011-05-21T21:57:00.000-05:002011-05-21T21:57:35.068-05:00

This has honestly been one of the hardest weeks of my life. My condition has plummeted to depths that I feared. I prayed it would never happen. But it has. Being abused while completely paralyzed in the ER a week ago was a traumatic experience, as if being completely paralyzed, helpless, and at the mercy of strangers wasn't bad enough. I've gone through a flood of emotions, from rage to despair

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-50320893306374733662011-05-20T00:50:00.001-05:002011-05-20T00:55:56.630-05:00

The interview was done in April and aired tonight across the Mississippi coast. I was running on no sleep in a major brain fog. My description of HKPP was a little off and I wish I would have tried to explain it in a different way. Hindsight is 20/20 though, and the important thing is that the word is out. Immediately after my segment, I heard from someone who lives only an hour and a half

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-55671319312367045062011-05-19T10:23:00.000-05:002011-05-19T10:23:29.569-05:00

My body is making a slow attempt to recover from this past weekend's episode, just as it was making the attempt after last month's episode. My life revolves around potassium. I take a dose, then count the minutes until I can take another one. I am moving better than I was, but still in bed most of the time and on a walker otherwise. My severe weakness is generalized (overall body) as the last two

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-80578941839099900752011-05-18T09:48:00.003-05:002011-05-18T09:50:58.776-05:00

My MDA appointment went about as well as it could have, I guess. The doctor is very knowledgeable and kind. He plans to treat my Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis including genetic testing but is sending me to a Nephrologist first to try to bring me out of acidosis. He said as long as that trigger is out of control, I won't be able to manage the HKPP at all (which is what I've been telling

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-77890221442529470152011-05-15T13:15:00.005-05:002011-06-07T00:55:11.836-05:00

I went into Hypokalemic shock yesterday. Upon arrival all the way through today, I was mocked and mistreated by the nursing staff at Infirmary West. I am contacting an attorney next week, and I will be spreading the word about this hospital and their ignorant, apathetic, abusive, sorry excuse for a nursing staff. I am home and back to square one, unable to walk despite my potassium level being

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-82705840675642010142011-05-10T20:52:00.000-05:002011-05-19T20:54:35.867-05:00

It's been over a month now. No big changes over the past week. Having good hours and bad hours. Good = using two canes to get to the other side of the house. Bad = feeling like I'm going to die. Doc appointment with the MDA clinic in Jackson is on as long as my cousin doesn't go into early labor. My aunt and uncle will be in Kansas if she does, but her doc says she's on schedule for the end of

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-64082162369737426462011-05-07T10:07:00.000-05:002011-05-07T18:41:42.080-05:00

Feeling very badly this morning...labored breathing, painful tingling, and it seems like I'm declining again. Took a KCl 20 at 6:20am, and another at 9:30. I put on the pulse ox and the first reading was heart rate of 125 and oxygen of 82. I knew that couldn't be right, and thankfully my heart rate fell to normal shortly after. However, my oxygen was 84 for several seconds, eventually

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-4179765392963137872011-05-06T03:08:00.000-05:002011-05-06T03:08:52.286-05:00

The Spring semester has finally come to a close. It seemed long, but it always has. I'll spare you the drama and simply say that although I had to withdraw from two science classes, I was able to keep my two psychology classes and I aced them with a 100 and a 97, keeping my GPA in tact. I'm still down for the count...going on a month now...so I'm out of school until further notice. I emailed

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-21348388392173720872011-05-04T14:51:00.000-05:002011-05-04T14:51:38.172-05:00

25MEQ (977mg) fast-acting effervescent potassium...the happy medium between the standard potassium pills (which are slow) and a potassium IV (which requires hospitalization). I've been in bed almost a month, and struggling for years. I'm sick of having little to no quality of life. I'm not settling for anything but improvement. Game on!

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-7921886429387814362011-05-01T23:54:00.006-05:002011-05-02T00:03:24.933-05:00

May all who have suffered as a result of this madman know peace on this day. To our U.S. military and intelligence forces, we are forever grateful. GOD BLESS AMERICA!

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-48066921325041528732011-04-30T16:42:00.004-05:002011-07-13T01:13:47.954-05:00

This blog entry contains LOTS of TMI (too much information). Fair warning!!! It has been three weeks since the Periodic Paralysis attack that has left me incapacitated. It has been a roller coaster on a daily basis, as usual, but so much more extreme than before. I knew that I was in an "abortive attack" and going downhill, but I so hoped I would not have a major episode like the ones I had in

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-77619509242203529442011-04-26T22:10:00.001-05:002011-05-02T01:39:48.186-05:00

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-25980388356636331972011-04-23T17:26:00.000-05:002011-04-23T17:26:00.794-05:00

That you may retain your self-respect, it is better to displease the people by doing what you know is right, than to temporarily please them by doing what you know is wrong. - William J. H. Boetcker

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-53512030869613713312011-04-22T05:36:00.001-05:002011-04-22T05:40:52.193-05:00

The epitome of rambling exhaustion...haha. P.S. - My words don't match my lips! Like a cheesy kung fu movie!!! Bwahahaha funnnny!

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-76393162466933362042011-04-21T04:37:00.002-05:002011-04-27T17:58:21.229-05:00

I've been wanting to write, but words have not come easy. It has been almost two weeks since my serious crash, and I have not recovered. I have seen little improvements here and there, and I'm grateful. My heart rate fluctuates a bit but is pretty much stable. I can get out of bed and walk to the bathroom that attaches to my room...it's only a few steps from my bed, but it's a start. I've also

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-34815822569836384002011-04-20T17:52:00.000-05:002011-04-20T17:52:13.482-05:00

Everybody needs to click on the photo above and buy my pal Matt's book. Because I said so. Ok not really. It's because he's an awesome daddy raising a darling child who looks just like her beautiful mother who died shortly after giving birth. Matt is a blogger who will make you laugh and cry at the same time, and I have no doubt his book will have me snorting and snotting and sobbing all over

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-23178526245473036042011-04-16T23:44:00.001-05:002011-04-16T23:45:50.215-05:00

While my recent entry on disappointment was long and difficult, it was not meant to produce negative results. It was a confession, so to speak, and a prayer for God to take my struggles and help me to move on and be a better person for it all. It is also a way of reaching out to others who are experiencing disappointment to let them know that they are not alone. Some people feel guilty for

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-42806045267514862352011-04-13T21:51:00.000-05:002011-04-13T21:51:18.887-05:00

I had a serious episode of Periodic Paralysis after my workshop last Saturday night. I had heart arrhythmia and ended up in the emergency room unable to move from the shoulders down. I have partial use of my arms again and can sit up most of the day, but my legs are still paralyzed. I will write with more details later, but wanted to let readers know what was going on. Thank you for your

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-899816865770338862011-04-04T22:49:00.000-05:002011-04-04T22:49:50.526-05:00

Courtesy of WebMD By Gina Shaw WebMD FeatureReviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MDA low-cholesterol diet is one of the surest ways to improve heart health. In fact, studies show you can slash your bad cholesterol by as much as 10% to 20% by giving your diet a makeover. The secret? Follow a diet rich in healthy fats like vegetable oils and fish. And avoid foods high in saturated fats and trans fats

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-5499849546081804902011-04-04T22:44:00.002-05:002011-04-16T23:50:39.848-05:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8QubLxJI54 (Embedding was disabled, sorry)

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-44053407974300552152011-04-01T10:25:00.011-05:002011-04-27T17:52:28.135-05:00

I don't know where to begin, but I need to begin so I can bring it to an end. (If you're not willing to read all the way to the end, don't bother at all, because you'll miss the point entirely) I have had some difficult years, but I'm going to talk about the past year and a half. I am having a hard time putting it into words. So much has happened that I feel like my brain doesn't have the

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-72167372954614245822011-03-27T02:02:00.000-05:002011-03-27T02:02:59.732-05:00

But this is one of the longest hiatuses I've ever taken from this blog. I knew my posts would be few and far between, or at least short and sweet for a while. The two short term classes are going...well...they're going. I expect an A in one class and a B or C in the other. As long as I don't drop below a C, I'm in the clear where financial aid is concerned. Just hate to say goodbye to the 4.0,

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-90669020528038041432011-03-17T08:52:00.000-05:002011-03-17T08:52:00.130-05:00

May your troubles be less and your blessings be moreAnd nothing but happiness come through your door. ~Irish Blessing

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-51812762302520191352011-03-12T21:55:00.002-06:002011-03-12T22:28:38.046-06:00

My niece Jo arrived on the 4th. I made the trip to Louisiana to meet her (pics from Louisiana coming soon, but not the baby as I do not have permission) and I made it home just in time to make the trip to Alabama to welcome my cousin Bailey Zoe! Both babies were born early, but doing great and sooooo sweet of course. :) Tomorrow will be a day filled with taxes, taxes, and more taxes. I must get

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-21929875422651983242011-03-05T23:22:00.000-06:002011-03-05T23:22:58.010-06:00

Baby Jo made her appearance yesterday morning at a perfect seven pounds! I arrived in middle Louisiana late last night and met my beautiful new niece today! She's soft and snuggly and loves to sleep. :-) Blessed to finally be an Aunt! ~Kelli

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-32050344401390335172011-03-03T15:56:00.002-06:002011-03-03T15:57:44.268-06:00

Three weeks early, my niece is on the way emergency style!!! Prayers appreciated for my sister Katie and baby Jo to be A-OK! I am too sick to drive so I'm not gonna make it in time for her birth :( but I hope to make the 5+ hour trip in the morning. I would appreciate your prayers also. Thanks! AUNT KELLI :) :) :)

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-68562983987549840422011-03-01T01:15:00.006-06:002011-03-14T01:14:36.376-05:00

It's my birth month...let the partay begin!!! :D My cousin is about to give birth to Bailey any day now! My sister is going to give birth to Jo in two or three weeks! My birthday is in three weeks! Send money or other gifts to...ok just kidding. Maybe. :) I finished Psychology tonight...two weeks early...and have a 100+! Highest final score I've ever received in college. I'm still in shock!

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-75985417256306915712011-02-28T19:09:00.002-06:002011-02-28T19:09:46.860-06:00

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-3306705977066414772011-02-25T01:14:00.000-06:002011-02-25T01:14:25.214-06:00

Well howdy. How's everybody doin'? Just taking a minute, since it's been a few days. A lot has happened this month, but I won't be blogging about it all. Some things are better left unblogged. Trust me. I do have a long blog to write, still...concerning disappointment. I'll get to it eventually. Still processing. School has had its ups and downs. On the upside, I have a 100 in Psychology. I

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-69735772895483583532011-02-19T20:41:00.005-06:002011-02-19T20:41:00.521-06:00

Did any of my locals feel the EARTHQUAKE we had last night? Crazy, huh? We are hurricane central here, so I have to say that the word "earthquake" is foreign to us Coasties. I say foreign lightly...just meaning that we associate it with somewhere other than here. Because we don't have them! I am smack dab on the Mississippi/Alabama state line, right on the coastline. If I lived any further south

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-57072804087537564002011-02-19T00:51:00.000-06:002011-02-19T00:51:22.743-06:00

http://kargfamilyupdates.blogspot.com/ Please pray for little Veiyah who will have yet another heart surgery soon. This baby girl needs a transplant so she can be a joy to her family for years to come. Consider giving to V's heart fund, and keep her and her sweet family in your thoughts and prayers.

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-52478371045870078152011-02-18T22:29:00.002-06:002011-02-18T22:31:36.514-06:00

I feel like this entire year so far has been nothing but a health rant. That's probably because I've been sick THE ENTIRE YEAR so far. Two days after getting off the Cipro, I woke up with a sinus infection. Ears, throat, face...all hurt. Nose running like a faucet half the time, and the other half the time I can't breathe in through my nose at all. I could barely eat today, but I'm drinking a

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-923999001745151662011-02-08T17:25:00.000-06:002011-02-08T17:25:46.272-06:00

My immunoglobulin numbers were within the normal range. So my body is just stupid! Ha! No seriously, I am relieved that my immune system isn't "dead". However, it doesn't take away from the fact that I have systemic disease (that lies in the same family with well-known autoimmune disorders such as Lupus and M.S., oddly enough). The immuno test was important in determining whether or not I would

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-82453170515747197422011-02-03T23:39:00.000-06:002011-02-03T23:39:11.136-06:00

I have had a double ear infection since mid November. I was put on Bactrim for 14 days. The infection almost went away, but not quite, and when the meds were done the infection came right back full force. So I called the doc office and they called in another 10 days of Bactrim in December. I took that and the infection started to go away again, but not by the time I finished the meds. I was still

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-73541718939020334782011-01-31T15:17:00.000-06:002011-01-31T15:17:52.359-06:00

Just bought all 10 items for $7.97 (plus tax)! Woohoo! And now, back to my homework...

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375994098478625933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046144657845324809.post-63813324089413797542011-01-30T21:40:00.002-06:002011-01-31T01:18:03.606-06:00

My sister's baby shower is coming up in February. Her invitations are the best: How cute is that? I love Dr. Seuss! :) The due date is confirmed for late March so she is expected to arrive the week of my birthday. I can't wait to make the trip to Louisiana for Jo's birth! My cousin Bailey Zoe is due to arrive a week before Jo. :) My cousin Marlee Elizabeth is due the first week of May, as is

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I would appreciate it if everyone would pray for my friend Denise in California. She is a wife and mother of 7 young children, and she is in the hospital with complications from stage 4 cancer. They drained an abscess today and are now in the process of scheduling more extensive surgery. The cancer has spread, but she is a believer in God's healing and we need to stand with her in prayer. She is

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 Great tips on keeping your diet heart-healthy: The 10 Best Foods For Your Heart Ironically, I am supposed to avoid nuts, berries, spinach, and whole grain because they are the top four foods that cause kidney stones. HA! I can't win! :-)  

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http://www.wlox.com/Global/category.asp?C=204404 Twenty-five years ago, I witnessed 7 people die in the Challenger explosion. I still remember every minute of that moment so vividly, it's astounding. Even as a second grader, I knew something was wrong quickly as smoke billowed from the shuttle shortly after liftoff. I yelled "That's not supposed to happen!" as seventy-three seconds into the

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Things are getting rolling where school is concerned, but I'm on schedule so I wanted to say hi before things got crazy. I am honored to be a featured artist at Many Places Gift Gallery in Long Beach, MS! The grand opening was last Saturday, and we had a great time... The work was beautifully arranged by a genius of a lady who runs the gallery My specialty soaps! I've already sold a few bars

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Biology and fast track Psychology/Human Growth & Development. Ten hours. WHAT WAS I THINKING....... Just logging in and looking at the courses, I am completely overwhelmed and hardly know where to begin. My BloggerDash will surely suffer this semester...just a heads up and my time will most likely be limited here. I am almost certain that my 4.0 is toast, or maybe I'll surprise myself and figure

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I can't remember where I learned about Groupon, but it's a great site! You buy coupons online that apply to businesses in your region or online. I just purchased a Groupon for $75 worth of organic foods for only $25!!! That's a 66% savings, y'all! This is my second Groupon purchase, and it won't be my last! CLICK HERE TO JOIN GROUPON...IT'S FREE! P.S. - I may very well join Groupon as a

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