Hidden Blessings;>

[mdehners]

On weeks like this(and it's only Tuesday!), I have to remind myself how "Blessed" I am. Because it Bloody HURTS!!!!!!
That said, I have to remind myself that:

Everybody who was infected with hiv that I knew at the time(thereabouts)is DEAD and I'm NOT.
The majority of people with the Arthritis I have use Walkers(Zimmers for the Brits;>), not just a CANE.
Most of those with the level of Neuropathy I have are usually require a Morphine pump and an electric wheelchair, not oral Morphine and a CANE.
Most folks with ruptured disks can't walk very far about their homes, let alone a couple blocks every AM.

So while I'm doing my Breathing Exercises to get under control, I remind myself that, compared to those with ANY of my problems I'm doing well compared to. To those with ALL of them? DAMN GOOD!
Cheers,
Pat

Comments

[ahmik]

Pat, I'm so glad you're still making it go!

[mdehners]

Ever so often, usually when I've overdone it, it can get overwhelming. Let's face it, when Pain overcomes "Hillbilly Heroin", you've really done yourself in;>.
I DO allow myself at least a good half hr of wallowing time, and I mean WALLOWING. If I have to wail and snivel like a 4 yr old, I let myself. For that half hr. After that, I pull myself together and do what needs to be done the rest of the day.
Like I said in my post, I need to remind myself ever so often that I'm a human "Timex"(much nicer comparison than cockroach;>), that the majority of those who have had to walk the same Path have long Rested. And the majority of days it helps.
Today's not too bad. I've finished all but the dog run in the back(mowing)and while it hurts, I don't need to take any "breakthrough" pain meds. Got a couple of Zen Buddhist books in the mail(E-bay is really good for used bbooks BTW)so my newest Spiritual hobby has something to read before bed for a couple weeks;>....
Cheers,
Pat

[jdack]

Right on :)

[mdehners]

ThanX. Everyone needs a boost ever so often;>...
Cheers,
Pat