Heat Stroke Update

Its been two weeks...things are slowly getting better. I had a few good days this week and was happy to finally feel some progress. The doctors warned me it would be four to six weeks until I was feeling 100% again. I naively believed I would be the exception. I'm still really taking it easy. I got to go out to Pappasitos for my birthday this week :) that was awesome. Other than that just taking it slow. Waiting for my body to heal and trying to be patient. Thank God I have such an AMAZING support system. Went to see my doctor on Tuesday and she was definitely disturbed. She is sure that there is a root cause somewhere and is running every test in the books until she finds it. My cortisol levels were really off so maybe it was a hormone issue? Deep brain issues related to the internal thermostat suddenly switching off? Inflammatory issues with my kidneys? No answers yet, just lots of theories. I go back to see her again next week to find out the results of the first round of tests. Its going to be a journey. An emotional journey that's for sure. I didn't realize how much emotion I had tied up into my running and into that race. I have a really hard time not thinking about the other racers...I can't help but feel terribly embarrassed. A lesson in humility that's for sure. Thankfully, I have been surrounded by good council. My amazing husband has listened to his fair share of melt downs these past two weeks. He is constantly reminding me that this happened for a reason. Maybe there is something wrong that we would have never known had this not happened. He reminds me that I wouldn't have changed a thing about my race. That I have NO control over the speed of my recovery. That I need to be thankful for the good this experience has brought. That I shouldn't assume I know what anyone else is thinking...especially the other racers that walked around me to the finish line. That it doesn't matter anyway. I'm tired just thinking through the emotions. I will try to keep posting updates as I know many of you are praying for me. Thank you so much for your prayers. I am eternally grateful! Off to go kiss my blessings goodnight :)