I am not paralyzed!
Late yesterday afternoon and into last night I had a terrible episode and I was honestly quite afraid that I was becoming paralyzed… again. I posted a little about it, here on my blog, in the afternoon. But it got worse as the day progressed until my entire right leg was numb and not working properly. I sent out an email last night to my “prayer warriors” letting them (many of you!) know what was happening and to pray that I did NOT become paralyzed again. Well, within an hour I received emails from 23 of these prayer warriors saying that they were praying for me. Wow! Did I feel loved or what? (That was sarcasm…. I felt majorly loved!!) Well, the prayers worked!!! This morning the SCI spot at T5 is still hurting, but… I can still move my legs!!! YIPPEE!!! Another good thing is although I still have numbness in my left leg and my left arm, they are both hurting terrible. This is actually very good. Think about it, compared to zero feeling and no ability to move - pain is good!
So, THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR PRAYERS!! Please keep it up, I don’t want another flare-up as I have too many important things to do… like be a wife and mom and homeschool my kiddos! We are starting back on Tuesday and I want to be at my absolute best when we do - and for our entire school year for that matter! AND I WILL! 
BTW, If you haven’t already, look at my previous entry below and watch my 12 yo, J.Jay play the piano!
Pamela Berthume
Child of God...
Wife of Greg...
Mom of 4...
Creator of HOMESCHOOLOPOLY® Board Game | Speaker | Author of Homeschooling the Journey is the Reward.
My husband, Greg, and I have been happily married for 25 years and we have homeschooled our kiddos since 1993. I have Multiple Sclerosis, 2 spinal cord injuries, Celiac Disease, ADHD, and more. In addition, three of our four children have major health issues including Celiac Disease, Asperger’s Syndrome, ADHD, and Scoliosis. My hubby has Asperger's as well. Our two oldest are grown, one is a college graduate currently pursuing his master's, and our only daughter is a college freshman. We only have 2 kiddos left at home - our 13 year old son, and our baby (who is not a baby anymore!) our 7 year old son. My hearts desire is to encourage and minister to homeschool moms. My secondary ministry is to encourage, respect, and help lead kiddos and teenagers to Jesus Christ. I was paralyzed from the waist down in August of 2007 and by the grace of God am recovering wonderfully and can now walk again!! Miracles always abound in our family and God has shown Himself to be amazing and awesome. I use this blog to share from my experiences while trying to always be open and "real" as I deal with life’s difficulties on a daily basis all while still homeschooling, learning, writing, and very much enjoying life! God is my strength and my comfort. Whom shall I fear? Life is good.
