Psoriasis journey: day 12

Today is the first day my psoriasis has actually been painful. There are a couple patches on my torso, one of which is about the size of a half dollar, and anytime fabric rubs up against them, there is instant pain. The largest patch has even started bleeding a bit. I have some lotion I make specifically for the kiddos' dry skin, and I have seen some improvement through applying it. The lotion is shea butter creamed with jojoba oil and a few drops of lavender and German chamomile essential oils. I am so thankful it has brought some relief. I am still waiting on the hubby to help take some more pictures to see the healing progress I have made if any. I definitely feel like the skin is healing, but it's hard to tell since I look at my skin every day. I want to write up a healing progress post with pictures very soon. I find making time to write such a post is the hard part. But soon, I promise. :-) Here is the menu for today: Breakfast - slippery elm bark tea and two eggs over easy and half a waffle. Snack - apple. Lunch - sweet potato mash. Dinner - spinach salad with olives, cucumbers, mushrooms, broccoli, pancetta, feta cheese, and a small piece of cod with a balsamic vinegar dressing. Evening beverage - kombucha tea. For the Lord has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of love and a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:8