So what exactly is RSD?

My very first post on this blog gives Taylor's full story, so if you want to read about that, scroll down to the bottom of the page. '

But if you want just an idea of what RSD is, read here:
RSD (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy) is a horrible chronic nerve condition that causes constant 24/7 burning, piercing pain. Taylor has this condition in all 4 limbs. Not many people can tell by looking at Taylor, just how severe her pain is.
Treatments, procedures, medicine: NONE of these have given Taylor any relief; they have tried it all.

I encourage you to research RSD and gain a better understanding of what this terrible condition holds for our friend, Taylor. I will never be able to understand the pain that she has to deal with every minute, but it doesn't hurt to know how to pray for her.

2010

Thank you for taking time out of your busy day to visit this blog. I know that if i can speak for Taylor on one thing, it would be that she is so thankful for people (like you) in her life who pray for her and demonstrate friendship and love in her life. For one thing, i want to focus in on some of my favorite things about Taylor.... One characteristic that i am so thankful for in her is her tender and giving heart, seeking to help others. She devotes much time to loving on friends and other kids that need a listening ear or good advice...She has a gift of making people laugh. I will never forget this one time when Taylor and i were sitting on the couch, and ALL IT TOOK was one funny gesture from her, and i was instantly on my back; laughing my head off. Taylor is always sensitive to the feelings and emotions of others, and willing and ready to incline her ear. I can think of many many girls who are willing to testify to that. Even this morning, i called Taylor to check in with her, and even though she was still in bed, she picked up that phone and said hello. One funny thing about Taylor is her ability to make spontaneous poems and raps. Oh the laughs i have enjoyed over one of Taylor's clever lines - she's my favorite songwriter for sure!

As we enter into this new year, please join me in making a committment to keep the prayers for her a priority in your life. This season, especially, because the next few months will have some very bittersweet anniversaries for things like Taylor's botched surgery and diagnosis. Anyone who knows Taylor, can perceive that she lives her life to the greatest extent. Let's pray that 2010 will be a year of sweet healing and restoration for the girl that we love like crazy!

Singing a song of hope
-Kaelie Fredrick

Hebrews 10:23 -
"Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful."