TB

This week marks a milestone in my life. I finished my TB medications. I got tuberculosis while living in the Philippines and found out that I had it after I came back to the US. 

In all honesty, I was scared when I found out I had it. I knew people that had been seriously crippled my this disease and to know that I would forever have it growing inside of me wasn't a very reassuring thought. Not to mention the drugs that I needed to take could destroy my liver, turn my eyes a new permanent shade of yellow, and make my sweat orange. 

I took this treatment for three months. Every month I  had to get my blood tested to see if my liver was still functioning. Every week I dealt with drug-induced tiredness throughout an entire semester and raging headaches that wouldn't go away with the strongest drugs. I never really thought it would end. 

Now it's over. I am forever grateful that these side-effects are done with, my liver is fully functioning, and that my body now has a full protection against this disease. While reflecting on this week I read 2 Nephi 4:7. It states, "Wherefore, because of my blessing the Lord God will not suffer that ye shall perish; wherefore, he will be merciful unto you and unto your seed forever". I have learned that this is true for myself. The Lord will help us do what is best for us, and won't let us suffer. That isn't to say that we won't hurt, but He will protect us and help us learn.