Project Cleanse has been more of a learning process for me, than anything else. Definitely a lesson I won’t forget. I started out the Project Cleanse planning on cleansing my house, purging and decluttering what we didn’t need anymore. However, I am getting so much more than that from this project.
As you may have noticed, I haven’t updated in a couple of weeks. I have had a few health issues. It all started when I got sick with some sort of stomach bug that went through the rest of the family first. When I finally thought I was well, my body apparently didn’t think so. I was hit by two major migraines that put me to bed. Once I finally thought I was rid of those, I started having minor headaches with dizziness and nausea. I have Fibromyalgia and the effects of the stomach bug, put my body is a Fibromyalgia flare-up. It has been a difficult couple of weeks, but thanks to my family, they have not only taken care of the household needs, but also me. I am truly blessed.
During this time, I have felt God calling me to get my health under control, more so than my house. While I am not really a junk food eater and I do eat fairly healthy and drink a lot of water, I have felt Him speaking to me to find out what exactly is going on with my body. This past week, I went to a clinic that is nearby that specializes in Fibromyalgia patients. The first step has been taken. I filled out about 20 pages of papers and talked with the doctor. They went over everything and ordered a whole bunch of tests. While I have had a few of these tests in the past, they ordered a lot that I had never heard of before. There are times, when a patient can figure out what triggers the flare-ups. This place will also find a way to help me best manage the pain, as well.
I am excited about this step that I am taking. I have realized that this disease has affected me more than what I thought it had. Well, not only me, but my family. God knows that my heart is to be there for my family. My husband and children. He knows that being at home with my children, schooling them, is where I need to be at, at this time. He knows my heart is to be there for others, to help and encourage them in their faith and homeschooling journey. However, I can’t do that to the best of my ability if I do not take proper care or get the proper care that I need for myself.
So while I am still trying to organize and cleanse my home, I am also in the process of organizing and cleansing my heart, body and soul.
I have been working slowly on getting my homeschool area cleansed. It is in my dining room area. I have accomplish some, but it is still a work in progress.
Here is a before picture of the area.
Before picture of desk/craft/homeschool area.
This is the after picture. Like I said, it is a work of progress. I am getting there, just having to take it a little slower.
After picture of desk/craft/homeschool area.
How are you doing on your goals and projects for the year?