The past six weeks have been the hardest weeks of my entire life. I’ve had G.I. issues my entire life, but the past six weeks have been challenging and ways. I didn’t think we were possible. I’ve lost my appetite and ability to eat almost all the foods and drinks, drinking water has made me sick, I’ve unintentionally lost 30 pounds in 32 days and I’ve never felt weaker in my entire life. Multiple ER trips for fluids and to seek answers. I was diagnosed with gastroparesis and severe biliary dyskinesia. Thursday I wasn’t able to keep down any food or water any longer. Late Thursday, (after Josh fighting with the ER doctor and telling them we refuse to go home) I was finally admitted to the hospital and had emergency surgery Friday to remove my gallbladder. My gallbladder was severely infected and covered in scar tissue. My blood was starting to become acidic. I’ve never felt closer to death in my entire life. I was released from the hospital yesterday and I’m sore and in pain but no longer feel like I’m touching death. I am still not able to eat and drink much but I am getting small sips here, there and bites of Jell-O a few times a day. I am hopefully seeing a new Gastro doctor to help with my gastroparesis as there is no cure only supportive treatment. This has been the most humbling experience of my life. I have prayed fervently for answers and for God to keep me through this. To see me through this now and in the future. I want to say a huge thank you to my village that has surrounded me with prayer and so much more. Thank you for keeping me in your prayers. To our friends, Linawa Richellel, Kendal Erickson and Trevor thank you so much for keeping my boys and bringing them to swim and have fun to get their mind off of what was going on with their mom. Thank you to my cousin Brenda for coming over today and cleaning my house on your only day off. I can’t even begin to thank you for taking that burden off my shoulder. A huge thank you to my mom . Thank you for keeping the boys and for everything did for us and the boys while I was in the hospital. Knowing that they safe and taken care of made it so much easier for me to lay back and try and heal. It goes without saying but thank you Josh Slaughter for being my rock. For advocating for me when I didn’t have the strength to advocate for myself. I truly believe you saved my life and I couldn’t be more grateful to you. This is just a reminder that your days aren’t promised. Live life to the fullest and if there’s ever a question with your health and you think something is wrong keep pushing for answers. Don’t give in. I’ve learned this with Goose and now with myself.
The Slaughter Family continually shows up and shows out for their family, friends, and community. It's our turn to show up for them and offer any help we can while they find their new normal through their medical adversity. They have a long road ahead of them and need all our help, prayers, and love 💕