Wednesday, August 5, 2015

Back in Monterrey...

Hola from Monterrey smile emotico

 I wanted to share the beautiful view from here tonight and thank everyone for the endless amount of love, support and prayers that have carried me through the most difficult battle of my life, once again.



I know so many of you continue to take this journey with me and I want to continue to share it, but right now talking, writing, or even thinking about the past months is still a bit too overwhelming and my body and brain need to recover. 

4 months ago I found myself back in a place I'd hoped to never be again, in the ICU, fighting to survive... Multiple surgeries over the past year and a major sepsis infection caused an RSD relapse to hit my body hard and I was medically in worse condition than when I first came to Monterrey back in 2009.


I will probably never know or understand why this setback happened, but I know understanding doesn't bring peace. Only Jesus does. And as the very wise Dr. Cantu always reminds me- 'just focus on today.'

So, today my heart is beating and today I am breathing. 

Today I am once again able to eat again without a feeding tube and I am in much less pain.

Today my view is of the amazing mountains instead of the inside of an ICU hospital room. Today I watched a movie with Katherine and my Mom.

Today while the road to get back to where I want to be seems long and I feel weak, I am still here with another chance to regain my life. And I have never been more certain of how possible the impossible is with a God who is bigger than any illness or setback, my incredible family, the most dedicated doctors and the many amazing people God continues to send alongside me every step of the way.


I couldn't do this alone and I've never had to, and for that I am most grateful. There will never be words to say thank you. God bless & Que Dios los bendiga

Love, Jessica


 "I will never forget this awful time, Yet I still dare to hope when I remember this: The faithful love of God never ends. His mercies never cease. His mercies are new each morning- great is his faithfulness! I say to myself, “The Lord is my inheritance; therefore, I will hope in him!”

Lamentations 3:20-23

28 comments:

  1. So thankful for the update. I am praying for you. May God's peace continue to cover you in the toughest of times and at the height of all your joys. Yes, "The Lord is my inheritance; therefore, I will hope in him!”

    Mia Koehne

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  2. we love you so much!! Eres alguien sumamente importante para nosotros, ese amor y brillo de Dios en tus ojos es impresionante!! DE LA GARZA FAMILY :)

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  3. My name is Karen. You know me not. I cannot imagine how hard it must be to provide an update when everything has slipped backwards and you can't find the path back to the beach...I'll never meet you but here I am, over in the UK thanking god very much that you've got the strength to provide this update. Strength is an odd word with many meanings - One day at a time is the strongest path.

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  4. I read you whole story and I'm impressed Jessica! I'm Karen, a mexican M.D. from Monterrey and I cannot imagine all the pain you've been through, for sure, you'll always be in my prayers. Next time you come I'll be delighted to meet you! God bless you.
    Twitter: @lorainePoulain

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  5. Sending you big love in the name of Jesus your Healer and Deliverer, precious Jessica. May the Lord strengthen and hold you always, always. You are loved by people you don't know.
    Nanette

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  7. Hi Jessica...
    My name is Elizabeth hall. I have had rsd for 5 yrs now. And have been praying and following you. You are a inspiration for all rsd /crps patients. I am 32 mom of 2 kids wife and was a snowboarder. I was very active my whole life from racing dirt bikes to playing soccer. God has put people and story's like yours to give me the strength and hope to beat this nasty rsd. Love to connect when you get stronger mrselizabethhall42@gmail.com to connect with younger rsd fighter like yourself.... hang in there love. God bless you

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  8. Dear Jessica, I'll never understand why you have had to endure this long agonizing journey once again but I am so thankful for answered prayers and for Jesus giving your mom the strength to do what only she could have done. I love you so much. You are in my heart, thoughts and prayers always. Xo Rosemary

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  10. Dear Jessica, I wish you well.You already have strength, courage and grace You are an inspiration to many that are suffering, I admire your convictions. I have a family member here in Englewood that has suffered from CRPS/ RSD for over 12 years and she is giving up. I hope your story gives her strength, I wish you peace and love. God bless you and your family.

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  11. Omg!!!!! I've been wondering how've you been. You were on my flight from MTY and your story touched me. I'm so glad to be reading your blog as I got worried. Keep smiling that beautiful smile you have and keep your eye on tomorrow.

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  12. Jessica, I have been following your story since you first went to Monterrey to get the ketamine treatment. I did not follow for the past two years, this morning I remembered you and came to this site to read about your setbacks. I am truly amazed by your faith and your strength. You are an example for all human beings and an inspiration! Keep strong and stay with your faith, there are many hearts wishing you well and asking God to guide you. Get better soon, Monica

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  13. Jessica, I have been following your story since you first went to Monterrey to get the ketamine treatment. I did not follow for the past two years, this morning I remembered you and came to this site to read about your setbacks. I am truly amazed by your faith and your strength. You are an example for all human beings and an inspiration! Keep strong and stay with your faith, there are many hearts wishing you well and asking God to guide you. Get better soon, Monica

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  14. Wow Jessica you are a very strong faithful young lady. Thanks so much for your blog. I am also an RSD Warrior since 2009. No remission but using ketamine busters about everything two months and although has spread head to toes, I have been walking better . Have had ketamine infusions both high dose and now low dose. 23 days of ketamine infusions in last 15 mos. You are such an inspiration of faith and will. Also God Bless your mom for all she does. Hang in there! You are in my prayers! :)

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  15. I've followed your story from the very beginning, and it's wonderful to hear how well you're doing, and that you continue to do so. I was put on ketamine last year-it took some time, though the outward signs, and systemic effects are better than ever-that works fine-take what you can get. Your story is an inspiration to the rest of us.

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