So, back in February (and after our last Scottish Rite appointment) Nathan and I decided that maybe we should try a more natural approach to Brylea's Arthritis. We decided to take her off of her medicines and see what the holistic Dr. would say. After several appointments, disguising supplements (and successfully failing), getting rid of dairy/gluten, and one strange castoral oil treatment we are liking the results. Now, it was not an overnight success. There were times when I cried with Brylea over the pain. At the beginning of the detox period she was not mobile at all. She was swollen and in severe pain. However, with the warmer temps coming in she is doing SO much better! We are still trying to figure out how to get her natrual supplements in her but for now she is acting normal again. She still has the swollen joints but they aren't as red and in the mornings she is not nearly as stiff. It is truly a blessing!
Secondly, we have been doing good with our fundraising. We made around $600 at our one day garage sale. Next month's fundraiser is a raffle. Donations are coming underway right now as we speak. I am excited about our fundraising progress so far.
Another awesome oppurtunity that we have is Massage Envy in Rockwall has granted us a scholarship for a year's worth of massages for Brylea for free. I went today and met with Becca the manager and Ken the owner. I am excited for this oppurtunity that was given to us my a fellow Arthritis friend, Ro. I will keep you updated on the raffle as I get more donations in. I am excited about those already coming in!!
Thank you so much for those that ask for updates and pray for Brylea. She is a tough kid with a stubborn personality!
