Today is Sunday, October 5, 2025 – three years exactly from the day I got COVID and everything changed. When I stop and think about the past three years I can’t believe how much has happened and more importantly, how much I’ve changed – all for the better الحمد لله. I know I’ve said this before and I will continue to say it because it truly resonates with me…I am so unbelievably thankful and grateful and blessed for the journey I’ve been on and for everything I’ve gone through. I’ve endured, I’ve learned, I’ve grown. The past three years have humbled me, they’ve shown me what truly matters for me, and they’ve helped me realign my priorities in life. As the journey continues, I welcome whatever comes my way with open arms.
On the medical side of things, I recently completed my 3-month bloodwork and the results were great! ألف الحمد لله. Seeing that everything is under control, my doctor has decided to reduce my immunosuppressant medicaiton to just 1 pill a day now! Woohoo! I’m so happy that 2025 has been great in terms of tapering down my medication. We first reduced my dose in January, then reduced it some more in April and even further in October. For now the plan is to be on 1 pill a day indefinitely…But but but, things can always change down the line (usually 5 years from diagnosis) and I could completely stop all my medication if things continue to remain stable. ان شاء الله خير يا رب. I will continuously pray for that day but for now I’m just blessed to be where I’m at…Healthy, happy, grateful, thankful, blessed.
اللهمّ لك الحمد كلّه، ولك الشكر كلّه، وإليك يرجع الأمر كلّه علانيّته وسرّه، فأهل أنت أن تحمد، وأهل أنت أن تعبد، وأنت على كلّ شيءٍ قدير.
Lulu Al-Issa 
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