I don’t need to remind anyone who lives with a chronic illness that our lives have restrictions, and for many of us, this includes not just physical ones but also what we are able to consume.
So, my question for you this month is, what food or drink do you indulge in that brings you happiness.
As always, thank you so very much for taking the time to stop by and join in the discussion. Each of you is amazing and I so enjoy interacting and learning from you.
Maybe it is just me, but when I am experiencing a bad moment, I like to shut my eyes and visualize another place, doing my best to transport myself to another, more pleasant location.
If you do this too, do you have a favorite place you like to think about and if so, I would love to read about it, if you care to share. As always, thank you for taking time to be here, I always appreciate your visit.
The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of those depths.
Elisabeth Kubler – Ross
It has been way too long since I have asked all of you amazing individuals a question…….so here it goes! Is there a statement, a prayer, a verse, a mantra, a phrase, a song or a poem that you repeat to yourself on a regular basis? If so, what is your purpose in repeating these words?
As always, thank you so much for stopping by and sharing!
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claws at your being
trying to pull you under
grips around your soul
I would like to take a moment to wish all a Happy International Women’s Day. This is a shout out to all mothers, daughters, sisters, grandmothers, great-grandmothers, aunts, cousins, granddaughters, stepmoms, wives, partners and friends, all who love others on a daily basis. You, my dears, make the world a much better place.
Please take a moment to thank a women in your life, you don’t need to give specific names, just a comment so I can celebrate her with you!
One of our newest additions to the family is a rescued mixed boxer, German shepherd, hound mix. He is the absolute naughtiest dog we have ever brought into our family, yet we still adore him, I mean, we all have our faults.
Recently while I was away, someone let him out of his crate and he climbed onto the dining room table and brought down a fountain pen and went to town. After he drained it of all its glory, he proceeded to walk around the house and explore to see what else he could get into……..my room, the bathroom, kitchen, family room, entryway. You are probably wondering how I knew where he had explored, well, his footprints showed me his path. The mess he made of the ink not only pooled onto the carpet where he initially devoured it, but all over his paws and he went on a journey around the house leaving his adorable calling card with every step.
I have to be honest, I just wanted to cry. Living with chronic illnesses makes normal cleaning difficult, but the thought of having to get down on my hands and knees for days on end was overwhelming. But, I reminded my self that even though it was a huge mess, it didn’t have to be cleaned up in one day, some messes are just too big to be resolved quickly.
So you are probably wondering why in the world I am sharing a story about my dog leaving ink footprints all over my house, well, it is because it’s life. We all end up with a huge black ink spot in our lives at times, our health, finances, relationships and even if the mess was created in minutes, it can take a lot more time to clean it up, remove the mess that was made, and restore it back to it’s original state, if that is even possible. We need to encourage ourselves to see that no mess is too big, it just takes time. It takes hard work, dedication to see it through the process, and to be kind to ourselves while we are taking care of it. And, the messes that are of no fault of our own take a lot more fortitude to see through to the end.
Wishing you a day with few, if any, ink spots.
Whether this year has felt short or extremely dragged out, 2020 is finally wrapping itself up. Like most people around the world, I take some time to not only reflect on this past year, but also take time to look ahead to the New Year. Although I am not one to set New Year’s Resolutions, I do write out some things I would like to add into my life in the coming months.
So my question for all of you amazing humans this week is, What is something you want to add into to your life in 2021?
As always, thank you so very much for taking time to answer my humble questions and taking time to read others’ comments. You guys are the best and I have learn so very much from all of you.
Fear, just typing out this word makes me feel anxious. It is an emotion that I struggle with on a continuous basis.
I am sure there are many of you who live with a chronic illness 24/7 who are also in the same boat, and it is not a cruise or a party boat. Instead, it is one that you fear may sink, capsize, or may not make it to your preferred destination.
So my question for you today is, IF you experience fear, how do you handle this emotion?
As always, thank you so very much for stopping by today. I appreciate each and EVERY one of you who visit here, you are a blessing.
If you could somehow relate the complexities of living with a chronic illness to your spouse, significant other or a close family member, what would you like them to know?
As always, thank you so very much for taking your precious time to spend some of it here with me. You are deeply appreciated!
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Almost every single person who is diagnosed with a chronic illness is forced to give up something. And if we are to be deeply honest, it is usually a bucket filled with somethings. It sucks, there is no other way around it. But, this doesn’t mean that our lives are not worth just as much as they were before, things are just different.
Sometimes we are forced to give up something after our diagnosis and sometimes we choose to give up things that we believe will make a positive impact in our lives.
So, my question for the week is, What is one thing that YOU have chosen to give up that has had a positive impact on your life?
Thank you so very much for sharing!
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