Allison’s Story

Site created on February 3, 2011

Visit my blog: http://allisonworkman.blogspot.com
See my full story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMQHTdQrSg8

This is my journey as a "fearfully and wonderfully made" girl, living with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Dystonia, and Autonomic Dysfunction. I have allergic type reactions to perfumes, fragrances, lotions, colognes, chemicals, cleaners, food (including the smell), sunshine, extreme heat/cold, altitude change, and much more. I often say I'm "allergic to life"! I have both a G and a J feeding tube to supply my nutrition and drain my stomach and a Hickman line through which I get IV Benadryl pumped continuously into my veins via a CADD pump to keep my severe reactions to a minimum. My life is full of doctor appointments, hospital admissions, procedures, medications, reactions, and pain. Life isn't easy, but I know my Lord is with me each step of the way. I know He has a purpose for this journey and a plan for my life.  I enjoy playing the trumpet, classical & Christmas music, photography, laughing, bright colors, fun socks, and zebra stripes.


"God didn't promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, or sun without rain, but He did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears, and light for the way. If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it." {unknown}

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Isaiah 26:4 
"Trust ye in the LORD for ever:  for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength:"
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II Corinthians 12:9
"And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee:  for my strength is made perfect in weakness.  Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me."
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Matthew 11:28
"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."
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Luke 18:27
"And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God."

Newest Update

Journal entry by Allison Workman www.caringbridge.org/visit/allisonworkman

Hi Friends!

     There are a couple things that are changing…

  1. I’m scheduled for the first phase of oral surgery on Monday at 12:00 (arrive at 10).  So, while not visible, my mouth will be changing!
  2. I am getting glasses.

I went to the oral surgeon for a consult on the 5th.  He gave me all of the details going into this.  The first surgery will be to remove the canine teeth that are impacted in my palate and place bone graft.  It will then be at least 4 months to let the bone grow and, once I have grown enough bone, I will go back into surgery to have implant posts placed.  They are hoping my bone will grow large enough and strong enough to place 2 regular implant posts in the front and 2 posts that anchor in my cheekbone in the back.  However, if the bone doesn’t grow enough, he will place all 4 implants that anchor in the cheekbone.  I am SO excited for the end result!  Keeping my eyes on the prize so as not to think too much on the in between!  LOL!  I have everything prepared and I’m gung-ho ready to go! :)

Prayer requests for this surgery…

*Surgery to go smoothly.

*No reaction/rejection to the bone graft.

*Successful bone growth.

On the 6th, I finally went to the optometrist to get my eyes checked.  Around 6 months ago, I noticed I wasn’t able to see or read things afar off anymore.  I kept putting off getting my eyes checked (that’s worse than the dentist in my book!) but finally made an appointment.  Sure enough, I need glasses.  So I will soon be joining the geek squad (no offense to all the people out there requiring eyewear)…my glasses should be in shortly after my oral surgery.

I greatly appreciate all of your prayers!

Allison

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