College and Hives

I have decided to take the next semester off because of my hives. At first I was pretty embarrassed and felt like I was a loser and never going to be successful. I had planned on hiding this news from people because I did not want to be looked down on. Instead of being ashamed I am going to be proud of my decision. I suffer from a very serious, life altering condition… And it’s ok to not be ok.

I am going to focus on work, my house, and my health. Hopefully taking a break from school will keep my stress level down and help these hives go away! I plan to work throughout the semester and save up for some big projects on my house, like new cabinets!

I have no clue what I want to be when I grow up. I am praying that some time away from studies will allow me to dig deeper into myself and find my true passion and career.

It seems like this might be a setback in my life but this is what I need to get better. I need time to heal, save, and search for the life I want. I have goals and I am not giving up on them. I am just slowing the clock down.

Taking a little different path than what was planned might be the only thing that saves me at this point. I cannot keep living a life of swelling and itching. I must do whatever it takes to get through these hives so I can get back on track.

My hives have gotten much worse since my July Update. I guess I jinxed it! I am going in for my fourth Xolair shot on Wednesday. Please pray all goes well.

Thank you all for following me through this tough time. I hope and pray relief comes soon.

Happy Monday!