Thoughtful Reflections on Faith and Life
For the past number of months, I have been experiencing a sarcoidosis flare. This has been frustrating because my respirologist increased my dosage of prednisone to try and knock it into remission, but instead of relieving the symptoms, they actually got worse. In addition to not helping the sarcoidosis, the prednisone brought me back into … Read More “Good News: Feeling a Bit Better” »
I have no desire to be complainer when it comes to my health or any other issue. I’m generally a positive person and I’m thankful for all the blessings I enjoy. Having said that, I have a relatively rare disease called sarcoidosis. Many people have not heard of it or are vaguely familiar with it … Read More “Health Update” »
In my last health update, I reported that I had developed diabetes after having begun a prednisone treatment for my sarcoidosis. It has been a while since then, so I thought I would give a new update. There is good news and bad news. The good news is that I am almost finished weaning myself … Read More “Health Update” »
The last number of years have not been great with my health. My mid-forties hit me pretty hard. It all began with the sudden appearance of sarcoidosis, although I did not get that diagnosis until after I had been very sick for a number of months. For many people with sarcoidosis, the symptoms never appear … Read More “Health Update” »
Although I would not consider my recent diagnosis with diabetes good news, I must say that this week has not been without good news. I have had the shadow of diabetes over me for some time. My father had diabetes and so I have been watching my blood results with interest. There was always a … Read More “Good News: Getting Acquainted With Diabetes” »
I was told that my health would go down hill once I hit my 40s. I didn’t believe them. Why should there be something dramatic about this decade? Now I believe. About three years ago, I was diagnosed with a disease called sarcoidosis. For many people, there are either no symptoms of sarcoidosis or it … Read More “Good News: Thankful for the Health I Have” »
I don’t usually use my blog to report my day’s events but yesterday was something different. I had a simple plan for the day. I was going to a pastor’s workshop in Etobicoke, then I was going to find a coffee shop to start working on my sermon and then I was going to my … Read More “Doctor’s Calls and Hospital Brawls” »
