The first sign came later that year in July 2007, less than two weeks after I got out of the Coast Guard. Miranda showed her first notable signs of fatigue and illness. Later, in September 2007, Miranda would pass out at work and was taken by ambulance to the ER.
From 2008 through 2011, Miranda would end up begin admitted to the hospital multiple times, and each time a new misdiagnoses would be given. This would be the many years of searching from various people in the medical community from 2007 to 2011.
Then in finally happened, September 7, 2011 will be etched in our memories forever. This date we were told Miranda has Crohn’s disease.
Then 2016, we thought we were going to lose Miranda. Three times after using the Remicaid and twice after using the Entyvio, Miranda would have a reaction from the medication. This is known as an anaphylactic reaction that could have killed her in 15 minutes if counter medication was not available.
A caregiver’s sacrifice:
This Crohn’s disease battle has cost me friendships, jobs, ministry opportunities, and what others would call a “normal life.” My whole world revolves around Miranda’s schedule of appointments, her lack of sleep due to illness and pain, trips to the store, and multiple phone calls.
Not every day is a good day. Some days are a Miranda focused only day, but we take what we can get, as more time together is spent with care, love, compassion and with the knowing our faith will carry us through.
Jeremy Michael Caverley
JMC Ministries
www.jmclive.com
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