Megan's Latest Update: The Pain

Hey Lovelies,

Another short post. Just wanted to give ya'll the latest link to check in on Megan. Feel free to send her your love and support. She'd really like that.

I don’t think words could do justice to the amount of pain that I’m in right now. And regular pain killers wont do anything to take it away because it’s not joint or nerve or muscle pain. It’s brain tumor pain. A whole ‘nother beast. My whole right side is engulfed in pain. I would get all verbose on ya’ll and use a different word besides pain but I need to emphasize the extent of the pain that I’m feeling. My chest hurts. It hurts when breathe. Lol, but don’t laugh. There is pain when I walk. And I live in a tri-level townhome. I’m the one who cleans and cooks. The house is untidy and we’ve been crock-pot cooking around this mug.  Read More

Send her light and love whenever you think about her.

Purchase "Megan's Bracelet" and $5 of each purchase will go to Epilepsy Research. Thank you all so much for supporting the cause.

Megan's Bracelet

Blissfully,

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Conquering Fear

Hello Lovelies,

Thank you so much for being so supportive this month. "Megan's Necklace" was created specially for Epilepsy Awareness Month and $5 of each purchase will going to Epilepsy Research. The biggest issue when it comes to Epilepsy is the fear of not knowing what to do if someone with Epilepsy should have a seizure.

 Here's a little list of DO's and DON'Ts from the Mayo Clinic that I think will be very helpful. Knowledge is the first step to conquering that fear.

1. Gently roll the person onto one side.
2. Put something soft under his or her head.
3. Loosen tight neckwear.
4. Don't try to put your fingers or anything else in the person's mouth. No one has ever "swallowed" his or her tongue during a seizure — it's physically impossible.
5. Don't try to restrain someone having a seizure.
6. Don't attempt to rouse the person by shouting at or shaking him or her.
7. If the person is moving, clear away dangerous objects.
8. Stay with the person until medical personnel arrive.
9. Observe the person closely so that you can provide details on what happened.
10. Time the seizures with your watch.
11. Keep calm and reassure others nearby.

I want you to really pay attention to #4...for some reason people always say that you are supposed to put a spoon in the person's mouth while they are having a seizure so they don't swallow their tongue and it's WRONG! It is PHYSICALLY IMPOSSIBLE to swallow your tongue so please NEVER put anything in the person's mouth.

Most importantly just stay calm. You are more help when you are calm.

Purchase "Megan's Bracelet" and $5 of each purchase will go to Epilepsy Research. Thank you all so much for supporting the cause.




Blissfully,

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Epilepsy Awareness Month and What It Means to Me

 Hello Lovelies,

November is a very special month and I hope you will support this cause that means so much to me. My best friend, Megan Ford, was diagnosed with Epilepsy this past summer and it has completely changed her life at the age of 25.  Through her struggles I have learned there is not much education out there about Epilepsy and many misconceptions about how it affects the every day lives of many people.

November is Epilepsy Awareness month so I want to do my part to help education the masses and donate to the research. The color for Epilepsy Awareness month is Purple so for the month of November P.S. You’re Lovely will have some special pieces and $5 for each purchase will go to Epilepsy Research in honor of Megan Ford.

Epilepsy affects over 50 million people worldwide or approximately 1 in 100 people. That's more than multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy and Parkinson's disease combined.

Throughout the month I will post information about Epilepsy, Megan’s personal story, and different pieces that you can purchase to support the cause. An "Epilepsy Awareness Month" page has been added to the blog where the pieces will be showcased.

Megan's post: I Have Epilepsy.

Take the "Get Seizure Smart" Quiz today and start educating yourself TODAY!

Blissfully,

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