07/27/2024
Wow, i just am feeling pulled to publicly reflect on what happened to me over the past three days….
Wednesday, around 4p i started to get what felt like a headache at first, but it never stopped.
Today was the second full day of this pounding in my head, i couldn’t bend over, i could barely look at people without putting pressure on my head. And then today, i tried to push through, I was telling myself, I don’t have time to be feeling like this, I have work to do, I have Jillianas party to host & finish getting ready for, so i went on about my day as normal.. tried to workout, got ready, spent time with one of my best friends- who also noticed something was off & finally I ended up in bed, in the dark, not being able to sleep, not get comfortable or even open my eyes for that matter because of the pain, and just felt so defeated & honestly a bit scared.
My husband, being the protector that he is, forced me to go to the ER & get checked out.
✨Hallelujah everything came back normal✨ & after an IV of fluids, some non narcotic medication (because in my journey/ i never see the reason for it), i started to feel better. They came back in the room and suggested I follow up with a doctor because I may be developing migraines. 
🚫But the truth is, Wednesday, I knew I needed to slow down a bit. I could feel it in my soul, i could feel the tug in my heart, I could feel Jesus gently telling me to pump the brakes, but I didn’t & i ended up in the ER today. 🚫
💖✨I want to encourage everyone, that yes, it’s great to be there for others, to walk out your passion, to strive for goals & do work that no one sees for the vision you have, but we HAVE TO make our own self care top tier priority … because, obviously, I was of no use to anyone today until i was forced to sit down.
You matter. Your health matters. Your rest matters. It’s okay to stop & cancel plans, switch up your routine, recognize that you may need a day at home or the opposite - to connect with others who lift you up, but it’s never okay to ignore your own needs for the sake of “sticking to the plan” ✨💖
My history shows I often have to learn the hard way, but I am grateful that I am in a place to always remain teachable, open, honest & willing to admit when I need help. (…maybe with some nudges from my amazing husband)
Take care of yourself, & if it’s that important, all the things will be there waiting for you when you’re ready 🙏🏼💖