I am sorry for the lack of updates on here! I’ve been very busy! I seriously don’t know where the times goes.
I feel like my new life at home is running at around 90mph!! My life in
However, it is a wonderful chaos and I am blessed to be able to keep up with everyone and all of the excitement that I am experiencing over every new thing I get to do!!
Like going out for ice cream!! Going shopping for the first time in 6 years!!
Going to the beach!!Watching the sunset!!
Another successful fundraiser was held in my honor at the Marco Lutheran Church by our wonderful friends, Nancy and Joe! It was a lot of fun to get to see and thank some of the people who made my recovery possible in person!
As I re-adjust to American life,
I even made the local paper!!
“Miracle in
The response to my FOX TV “Jessica’s Journey” interview has been overwhelming and incredible!
*Watch it here: http://www.wsvn.com/features/articles/specialreport/MI94660/jessica-s-journey/ *
I’ve gotten so many emails and messages from others who are suffering, or have a family member who is, from organizations and foundations wanting me to speak at conferences, and even from doctors who are treating this disease in various ways, asking about my experiences.
Definitely, the most exciting email I received was from the producers at Good Morning America, saying that they had watched my story and were interested in doing an interview on GMA!!
We later spoke by phone and were told that they thought the story was too big for GMA, and that there were several producers who wanted to pursue a larger 1 hour primetime ‘medical mystery’ special!!
….On national TV!!!
This is something I never could have imagined doing, but something that I am very excited about because I know what a terrific opportunity this is to raise awareness of RSD , while sharing my story of hope, faith and miracles.
This is SO much more than just “my” story…. Some of the strongest and most amazing people I have met through this journey are my fellow warriors who are suffering in tremendous pain… this is their story too!
My prayer to God before going to
God was so faithful to his end of that deal, and it is my turn to hold up to my end by being the voice for us all! If through these interviews, I can do that, it will be an honor and great privilege.
It is my mission now to first and foremost raise awareness of RSD and to bring awareness both publicly and in the medical community of the use of ketamine in its treatment.
I will let everyone know where this leads once I have more details!
Also, yesterday I filmed a TV interview with Patrick Nolan from FOX Channel 4 (
As long as God continues to open the doors for me to tell my story, I will continue to tell it.
Above all, this is the story of a mighty God who heals, restores and saves! I think now, especially at Easter, it is so important to take time to remember the huge sacrifice that was made for us all. He loves us more than we can even imagine and He always has a plan, as hard as it is to see at the time.
This Easter is my first one spent at home, with my family, healthy and not in a hospital in SIX YEARS! I plan to celebrate the day by doing what I love most--- LIVING!
I hope that everyone has a wonderful and very blessed and happy Easter!! Thanks for checking in!
In God’s amazing love,
Jessica
PS- Molly wishes everyone a very Happy Easter too!
Jesus had no servants, yet they called him Master…
He had no degrees, yet they called him Teacher…
He had no medicine, yet they called him Healer…
He had no army, yet kings feared Him…
He won no military battles, yet conquered the world…
He committed no crime, yet they crucified him…
He was buried in a tomb, yet he LIVES today!!
HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!
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Dear Jessica,
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful and exciting news and fabulous pictures!
Speaking about resurrections.
This Easter we celebrate Jesus coming back to all His people after He was crucified just as He promised He would do. We are so grateful to Him for our many blessings. Every day is a gift.
Also, this Easter we are so happy to literally have witnessed your resurrection back to life with your family. God has been so good to all of us in answering our prayers.
We wish you the happiest Easter ever and please do keep all of us "in the loop" with your interviews, etc. If anyone can get the attention of the medical minds and the general public, it is you and your Mom! We look forward to watching your progress on national T.V.!
All our love and continued prayers,
Rosemary and John
xoxo
In time you will find your own pace. I am thrilled for you that you have the opportunity to share your story with the world!
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter!
Miss you all,
Fern
This is fantastic Jessica! Jesus came to share a message of hope and his love. All the great servants did the same! You are a mighty servant of our loving Lord and we are so thankful for having the opportunity to know and love you!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter Jessi-Bunny!
(Isn't Jessi what Dr. Cantu would call you sometime?)
We are so excited for the Steven's Family!!!! Praises be to God!
I have Full body RSD and live in Delaware ,I'm going to be having the first of my ketimine teeatments in the ICU for a five day treatment ,I don't have family who understand my life with RSD and I have a big issue with noise making my pain worse in which no one understands I have it on my face and have to cover my face outside and even inside if I can feel air from vents I'm living in hell and have no community or fame support I have had this for 12 years but diagnosed 6 years ago ,I went through so
ReplyDeleteMany doctors that thought I was crazy because I complained of the rain burning my arms I have not showered in over a year ,could Jessica or anyone in her family please contact me I'm going through more than I can handle and have two children I feel like I'm fighting for my life I am in my bed most days and my family isn't supportive they just say I'm not the only one with pain ,I can give u my phone number my email is color40vol@yahoo.com autumn Stevens ,I also am on Facebook ,RSDhelpdelaware it's a page that I tried to start but hasn't had much support ,I know u are going through your own struggles but I don't think there are many others who understand the hell I live in ,thank u !
Dear Jessica and Family,
ReplyDeleteI am so Blessed to have you in my life! I am so Happy to hear All the Good News especially about National TV and eating ice cream!! May God continue to work Miracles through You! It has been such an inspiration to read your story! May God Continue to Bless You and Your Whole Family!
Happy Easter! Happy Spring! Happy New Beginnings!
Love,
Marianne
Wow, I just stumbled upon a video on youtube about ketamine coma.
ReplyDeleteWhen I saw a news-video about you, I was so shocked and I wanted to know how the coma and everything went...So I've found your blog and I'm so happy for you to see that you look so good and you survived..that's amazing. I had to cry when you said "I feel like the luckiest girl in the world, the breeze on my skin, the sun on my face, all these little things in life that you take for granted...I don't anymore"
I had skin allergy from head to toe for 3 years. NOTHING compared to what you had to go trough, but I felt so so horrible and sick, I couldn't sleep, my whole body was hurting everyday and I can imagine for 'just a little bit' what kind of hell you left behind...
Enjoy all the things you can do again like shopping and stuff! :)
I will follow your blog ^-^
Greets from the Netherlands!
Dear Jessica --
ReplyDeleteSo wonderful to hear form you again. We loved the photos . . . can I say the picture of Molly will leave us smiling for days to come -- that is the cutest photo ever!
You look amazing, are amazing & are doing amazing things. You are an INSPIRATION to all and there is no doubt that both you and your story will continue to motivate, guide & inspire. You keep on that 40 m.p.h. path -- remember, slow & steady wins the race!
With love and best wishes to you and your whole TRULY TERRIFIC family!!
The Klatts
Jessica, You look fantastic!! Keep up the hard work, I am so happy for you and your family. Reading my devotion today and saw this in Hebrews 11:8~ "By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going." Like Abraham, you had no idea where God was taking you in this journey, nor do you fully realize the eternal impact you will have because of the lives you are touching by your testimony. Just know, it is significant. Blessings, Alan
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