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Showing posts with label disease. Show all posts
Showing posts with label disease. Show all posts
Friday, November 23, 2012
Window of Opportunity
October 28, 2012 9:35 AM
Today I wish to begin by giving 'Thanks'! Today is a cool, windy Autumn day. The vibrant colors of the Autumn leaves are a reflection of God's hand.
Giving 'Thanks' give me a feeling of peace. An oneness with our God. I have this belief that God has a sense of humor. I can just imagine HIM saying something similar in our day as 'I GOT THIS'. Moreover, I believe HE has.
I think in our busy living, our grief, hurts and in our comfortable style of living, we sometimes crowd out a space for our loving Heavenly Father to enter. Time, people, relationships, morals in our culture tend to reshape our very essence of our Authentic Purpose and Splendor. Therefore, 'Choices Matters'. I 'Thank God' for HIS Awesome Forgiving Love.
I will share more in detail my 'near death experience' another time. I will share that after I realized that God wanted me to return to this mortal world, I become angry at God. Yes, I certainly did. 'WHY' entered my thinking. As time moved on, I gave up the fact that I was not going to return to a place that was glorious, yet. God was not going to allow it. As I continued to pray, trust and discern as to what HIS WILL was for me, HE gave me the words to pen a poem titled; 'WHY?' 'WHY NOT ME?'
The next writing I will share this poem.
Until next time, May we always give Thanks in all circumstances. God Bless and Peace, my friends.
Today I wish to begin by giving 'Thanks'! Today is a cool, windy Autumn day. The vibrant colors of the Autumn leaves are a reflection of God's hand.
Giving 'Thanks' give me a feeling of peace. An oneness with our God. I have this belief that God has a sense of humor. I can just imagine HIM saying something similar in our day as 'I GOT THIS'. Moreover, I believe HE has.
I think in our busy living, our grief, hurts and in our comfortable style of living, we sometimes crowd out a space for our loving Heavenly Father to enter. Time, people, relationships, morals in our culture tend to reshape our very essence of our Authentic Purpose and Splendor. Therefore, 'Choices Matters'. I 'Thank God' for HIS Awesome Forgiving Love.
I will share more in detail my 'near death experience' another time. I will share that after I realized that God wanted me to return to this mortal world, I become angry at God. Yes, I certainly did. 'WHY' entered my thinking. As time moved on, I gave up the fact that I was not going to return to a place that was glorious, yet. God was not going to allow it. As I continued to pray, trust and discern as to what HIS WILL was for me, HE gave me the words to pen a poem titled; 'WHY?' 'WHY NOT ME?'
The next writing I will share this poem.
Until next time, May we always give Thanks in all circumstances. God Bless and Peace, my friends.
Doctor-Patient Communication
October 13, 2012 1:18 PM
Hello Friends!
I want to begin today in my continued sharing of my story/journey with RSDS/CRPS. I had written earlier that CRPS was 'Chronic' and it should have been 'Complex'. So, I want to correct myself in this statement first, today.
Today, I want to share with you how important 'open communication' is a key factor in your doctor/patient (person) relationship.
And, I feel that all of our experiences can be helpful and cross the threshold with one another in hopes to strengthen us separately and collectively.
I had stated early on that finding a doctor and a diagnosis to your pain is an important key to your treatment and recovery time into remission. It is vital for you to find a doctor that you can feel comfortable. You have a right to know and understand how the doctor is treating you and sharing with the doctor in an open dialogue will speed your treatment. If you do not understand your treatment, ask questions until you do and/or speak up. Just remember, if the doctors wanted to treat something that could not talk,
they could/should have been Veterinaries.
I remember after several months of walking with the aid of crutches my doctor took them one day and threw them across the room. He did this to make a point. Well, he did, indeed. I wanted to leave immediately but I knew that I would only be hurting myself. He told me that I had to walk on my foot or my foot would die due to lack of circulation of blood. The bones in my foot had already started thinning. He told me that I would have to undergo many pain blocks to withstand the pain and I would possibly have to enter a rehabilitation with a dripping IV to control the pain. He said that I would need a number of medications for possibly a two year period to control the RSDS/CRPS that was trying to take over my nervous system.
Please know that not all doctors treat in the same method and sometimes the use of equipment is/will be necessary for an individual.
Nevertheless, after approximately 18 to 25 months, I had the honor to speak at a RSDS Symposium as a person living with RSDS/CRPS in South Bend, IN. There were sixty doctors that attended nationwide as well as RSDS/CRPS persons. I will always remember feeling the bond of kinship among those there that particular day.
After I had spoken the words relating to the 'doctor/patient/ relationship versus the Veterinary profession; at intermission, a number of doctors thanked me for sharing the need to communicate with their doctor.
So, please realize that you are the spokesman for your body. Lean into your treatment with confidence that you with the help of your doctor will/can turn your pain into something more livable than as you see/feel it today.
We will share again, soon. God Bless!
I want to begin today in my continued sharing of my story/journey with RSDS/CRPS. I had written earlier that CRPS was 'Chronic' and it should have been 'Complex'. So, I want to correct myself in this statement first, today.
Today, I want to share with you how important 'open communication' is a key factor in your doctor/patient (person) relationship.
And, I feel that all of our experiences can be helpful and cross the threshold with one another in hopes to strengthen us separately and collectively.
I had stated early on that finding a doctor and a diagnosis to your pain is an important key to your treatment and recovery time into remission. It is vital for you to find a doctor that you can feel comfortable. You have a right to know and understand how the doctor is treating you and sharing with the doctor in an open dialogue will speed your treatment. If you do not understand your treatment, ask questions until you do and/or speak up. Just remember, if the doctors wanted to treat something that could not talk,
they could/should have been Veterinaries.
I remember after several months of walking with the aid of crutches my doctor took them one day and threw them across the room. He did this to make a point. Well, he did, indeed. I wanted to leave immediately but I knew that I would only be hurting myself. He told me that I had to walk on my foot or my foot would die due to lack of circulation of blood. The bones in my foot had already started thinning. He told me that I would have to undergo many pain blocks to withstand the pain and I would possibly have to enter a rehabilitation with a dripping IV to control the pain. He said that I would need a number of medications for possibly a two year period to control the RSDS/CRPS that was trying to take over my nervous system.
Please know that not all doctors treat in the same method and sometimes the use of equipment is/will be necessary for an individual.
Nevertheless, after approximately 18 to 25 months, I had the honor to speak at a RSDS Symposium as a person living with RSDS/CRPS in South Bend, IN. There were sixty doctors that attended nationwide as well as RSDS/CRPS persons. I will always remember feeling the bond of kinship among those there that particular day.
After I had spoken the words relating to the 'doctor/patient/ relationship versus the Veterinary profession; at intermission, a number of doctors thanked me for sharing the need to communicate with their doctor.
So, please realize that you are the spokesman for your body. Lean into your treatment with confidence that you with the help of your doctor will/can turn your pain into something more livable than as you see/feel it today.
We will share again, soon. God Bless!
Choices Matter
October 2, 2012 1:20 PM
Ever have a day when "Choices Matter' just doesn't seem fair. Things get in the way as to how you think your day will go? The saying: IT IS WHAT IT IS..but the rest of that statement is not easy to put into action. For example, your dog is sick, your child spikes a fever, you cannot do something that you was able to do yesterday. Last night everything seemed just fine.
NOW, reflect back to your feelings of 'Choices Matter'. The dog is just a dog, no big deal...but is it? It is YOUR DOG. Your child spikes a fever, so what, it will be over in 24 hours, or will it? It is YOUR CHILD and 24 hours goes into a week and I am a working mother. I could go anywhere I wanted yesterday but today, I CANNOT. I am active and I have goals!
..So how does 'Choices Matter'? It might depend on how we handle those Choices.
All in all, the 'thought of the day': 'CHOICES MATTER' on our worse day and our best day. NONE OF US ARE EXEMPT. Every day we make hundreds of Choices and the quality of those choices determines the quality and attitude of your day and your life.
Oh, the rest of the saying: IT IS WHAT IT IS...BUT IT WILL BECOME WHAT WE MAKE IT.
Tough love matters! We all need one another, especially, on those days that 'Choices Matter', just does not see fair.
Shared in Love...
Until next time....May we listen and share with one another..we are all on a journey....we just have different stories to share and hopefully, help one another.
God Bless and May we always be Thankful.
NOW, reflect back to your feelings of 'Choices Matter'. The dog is just a dog, no big deal...but is it? It is YOUR DOG. Your child spikes a fever, so what, it will be over in 24 hours, or will it? It is YOUR CHILD and 24 hours goes into a week and I am a working mother. I could go anywhere I wanted yesterday but today, I CANNOT. I am active and I have goals!
..So how does 'Choices Matter'? It might depend on how we handle those Choices.
All in all, the 'thought of the day': 'CHOICES MATTER' on our worse day and our best day. NONE OF US ARE EXEMPT. Every day we make hundreds of Choices and the quality of those choices determines the quality and attitude of your day and your life.
Oh, the rest of the saying: IT IS WHAT IT IS...BUT IT WILL BECOME WHAT WE MAKE IT.
Tough love matters! We all need one another, especially, on those days that 'Choices Matter', just does not see fair.
Shared in Love...
Until next time....May we listen and share with one another..we are all on a journey....we just have different stories to share and hopefully, help one another.
God Bless and May we always be Thankful.
Searching for a Purpose in My Adversities
September 23, 2012 7:39 PM
Tonight, I want to focus on all RSDS (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy) people. Persons with RSDS are not 'Patients'. Please understand that anybody with this dis-ease condition are normal people and not 'patients' that are crippled and are no use to anybody and/or ourselves/themselves.
However, if there is anybody reading this article tonight that has RSDS, "YOU" are miserable! And, that is why I want to focus tonight on 'YOU', especially. I know when I was experiencing my greater pain it was very, very difficult to listen or care what anybody else was telling me to do. People meant well in their effects of support, but all that I could center in on was 'PAIN'.
Now, please stay with me in my thoughts and feelings. I have no intent of sharing 'my story' with the intention of 'can you top my story'? And, I have no intention of sharing as to reflect how I experienced so much pain and sharing 'a pity story'.
We all have a 'story'. They are just different. Everyone of us are 'walking' some kind of 'journey'. We all have hills and valleys. I have found that any experiences that have come our way 'invited or uninvited' can be stepping stones to a fuller and richer insight for ourselves, our families and others by walking this way.
There is 'purpose' in our adversities but it is ok if you can not see that today. Hold firm and stay focused on the immediate just now. My first focus/purpose was my ten year old daughter at the time. I was a single Mother. The rest was survival and I had to search every book, tape, professional help, friends that cared and but did not understand, family and I had to dig deep within whenever I could to 'a faith' that I had difficulty trusting in my PAIN. But, little is better than none. Just crawl deep within and hold on to 'hope' for starters.
I have found it is very important to stay focused on the 'bigger picture' to, first, survive. So, from here I will share a little more of 'my story'.
This is a question that was asked of me many years ago now as I was experiencing/searching for a diagnosis as to why I was experiencing so much pain and could not walk without crutches.
WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU WERE TOLD BY DOCTORS THAT IN MONTHS OR YEARS TO COME YOU WOULD SPEND YOUR FUTURE ON AND OFF IV pain medications, JUST TO CONTROL THE PAIN, AND THAT YOUR CONDITION WAS NOT CURABLE?
Well, of course, I had mixed emotions and was fearful. This is why I want to speak to the hurting tonight of RSDS. I want to offer you words of hope that will seems as a paradox tonight. For, I have just stated that it is very difficult to receive any encouragement in the midst of your pain but it does get better. There is hope. And, when YOU can not feel it or find it, hold on to anything and everything that you can read, hear or find to give you hope and strength just for today. Tomorrow will come soon enough to begin again. This 'moment' is all that you have. Take one moment at a time.
And, I realize that one's faith can be wounded during this time of pain, too. So, rest in others prayers and support. And, remember, YOU do not have to explain what and how you are feeling.
I was forced to quit my employment, endured over thirty pain block treatments, had a surgical procedure Implant pain device placed in my tummy and an Implant in my spine to control the pain of RSDS in my legs and went through a 'near death experience.'
I will continue another time but please know that I am a
vibrant, alive example and real evidence as to how one with
RSDS can have a full life after/with (remission) RSDS.
..... Next, we will walk through how this is possible...it is, my friend! Please do not ever give up! I will be praying for YOU tonight and every night. God Bless you!
Tonight, I want to focus on all RSDS (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy) people. Persons with RSDS are not 'Patients'. Please understand that anybody with this dis-ease condition are normal people and not 'patients' that are crippled and are no use to anybody and/or ourselves/themselves.
However, if there is anybody reading this article tonight that has RSDS, "YOU" are miserable! And, that is why I want to focus tonight on 'YOU', especially. I know when I was experiencing my greater pain it was very, very difficult to listen or care what anybody else was telling me to do. People meant well in their effects of support, but all that I could center in on was 'PAIN'.
Now, please stay with me in my thoughts and feelings. I have no intent of sharing 'my story' with the intention of 'can you top my story'? And, I have no intention of sharing as to reflect how I experienced so much pain and sharing 'a pity story'.
We all have a 'story'. They are just different. Everyone of us are 'walking' some kind of 'journey'. We all have hills and valleys. I have found that any experiences that have come our way 'invited or uninvited' can be stepping stones to a fuller and richer insight for ourselves, our families and others by walking this way.
There is 'purpose' in our adversities but it is ok if you can not see that today. Hold firm and stay focused on the immediate just now. My first focus/purpose was my ten year old daughter at the time. I was a single Mother. The rest was survival and I had to search every book, tape, professional help, friends that cared and but did not understand, family and I had to dig deep within whenever I could to 'a faith' that I had difficulty trusting in my PAIN. But, little is better than none. Just crawl deep within and hold on to 'hope' for starters.
I have found it is very important to stay focused on the 'bigger picture' to, first, survive. So, from here I will share a little more of 'my story'.
This is a question that was asked of me many years ago now as I was experiencing/searching for a diagnosis as to why I was experiencing so much pain and could not walk without crutches.
WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU WERE TOLD BY DOCTORS THAT IN MONTHS OR YEARS TO COME YOU WOULD SPEND YOUR FUTURE ON AND OFF IV pain medications, JUST TO CONTROL THE PAIN, AND THAT YOUR CONDITION WAS NOT CURABLE?
Well, of course, I had mixed emotions and was fearful. This is why I want to speak to the hurting tonight of RSDS. I want to offer you words of hope that will seems as a paradox tonight. For, I have just stated that it is very difficult to receive any encouragement in the midst of your pain but it does get better. There is hope. And, when YOU can not feel it or find it, hold on to anything and everything that you can read, hear or find to give you hope and strength just for today. Tomorrow will come soon enough to begin again. This 'moment' is all that you have. Take one moment at a time.
And, I realize that one's faith can be wounded during this time of pain, too. So, rest in others prayers and support. And, remember, YOU do not have to explain what and how you are feeling.
I was forced to quit my employment, endured over thirty pain block treatments, had a surgical procedure Implant pain device placed in my tummy and an Implant in my spine to control the pain of RSDS in my legs and went through a 'near death experience.'
I will continue another time but please know that I am a
vibrant, alive example and real evidence as to how one with
RSDS can have a full life after/with (remission) RSDS.
..... Next, we will walk through how this is possible...it is, my friend! Please do not ever give up! I will be praying for YOU tonight and every night. God Bless you!
HOPE
September 11, 2012 1:28 PM
I find myself reviewing my journey of RSDS as a 'Disease'. And, as I continue 'my journey' from days, to months, to years now, I find different words to describe RSDS other than a Disease. It is a Dis-ease, it is an inconvenience, it is 'a teacher', it has been sent my way for a reason.
One can label it whatever they would like. Since I will only share from my experiences, I can share that I have heard many cliches over time. It doesn't matter at the end of the day what you call it! It is real and becomes a part of your life, forever, in some fashion!
It is in my world and in many others across this land. And, I truly believe in my heart and mind that it is 'IN THE 'DIVINE PLAN',THEREFORE, THERE IS PURPOSE'.
This brings me to a gift that God has given to me in this very statement of what I have just penned. HE gave me His Love, His Peace, His Hope and His Grace in allowing me an avenue through HIM to cope and reflect on His Love and Healing Power and Poetry was born during this very painful trying time. Now, how could this be?
I will try to explain this through one of my first writings as I was flying in an airplane on my way back from Houston, Texas in 1989. It was a beautiful day and my first ever airplane flight. I was flying alone. My neighbor was so kind to drive me down to her second home in Texas but she wasn't coming home for months. I had a ten year old daughter to care for back home. I was hurting, I was scared, I was alone or so I thought. The following writing will explain to you as to how my 'Real Journey on Purpose' began.
"IN THE 'DIVINE PLAN', THERE IS PURPOSE"
I found a 'little friend' that day high up in the sky. I pulled out a white piece of paper and sketched a little girl, she didn't look like much of worth with laces loose in her shoes. She looked scared and at a loss as if she didn't know what to do. But all at once she looked up at me so humble and didn't bat an eye. She only put her arms around me and told me there is 'HOPE'. 'Hang on tight' and never let go of the 'Golden Rope of Hope'. I shared how scared I was and didn't know what to do but she assured me with 'HOPE' we would see this through.
This awakening experience that was unfolding before my eyes revealed to me that in His Divine Plan, there is Purpose. HE had sent me 'HOPE'!
HOPE reminds me that all things happen for good when we reflect upon our 'hope' in the Divine. We can choose to go within our very being and tap into our resources to live our life to the fullest in a way that is 'divinely' meant to be.
The writings you will read and some of my experiences put into poetry are from my heart to your heart. I share in hope to touch another in their heart's mission to help them find 'HOPE' and 'Healing' through their experiences, too.
I thank God for entrusting the blessings and challenges in my journey that have been divinely planned for me.
I wish to thank the many people that have helped me stay focused to always have 'HOPE' in my vision to seek the ultimate purpose. I firmly believe 'IN THE DIVINE PLAN', THERE IS PURPOSE! I invite you to continue walking with me as I share 'my journey' in The Wonderment of Life'. God Bless You.
One can label it whatever they would like. Since I will only share from my experiences, I can share that I have heard many cliches over time. It doesn't matter at the end of the day what you call it! It is real and becomes a part of your life, forever, in some fashion!
It is in my world and in many others across this land. And, I truly believe in my heart and mind that it is 'IN THE 'DIVINE PLAN',THEREFORE, THERE IS PURPOSE'.
This brings me to a gift that God has given to me in this very statement of what I have just penned. HE gave me His Love, His Peace, His Hope and His Grace in allowing me an avenue through HIM to cope and reflect on His Love and Healing Power and Poetry was born during this very painful trying time. Now, how could this be?
I will try to explain this through one of my first writings as I was flying in an airplane on my way back from Houston, Texas in 1989. It was a beautiful day and my first ever airplane flight. I was flying alone. My neighbor was so kind to drive me down to her second home in Texas but she wasn't coming home for months. I had a ten year old daughter to care for back home. I was hurting, I was scared, I was alone or so I thought. The following writing will explain to you as to how my 'Real Journey on Purpose' began.
"IN THE 'DIVINE PLAN', THERE IS PURPOSE"
I found a 'little friend' that day high up in the sky. I pulled out a white piece of paper and sketched a little girl, she didn't look like much of worth with laces loose in her shoes. She looked scared and at a loss as if she didn't know what to do. But all at once she looked up at me so humble and didn't bat an eye. She only put her arms around me and told me there is 'HOPE'. 'Hang on tight' and never let go of the 'Golden Rope of Hope'. I shared how scared I was and didn't know what to do but she assured me with 'HOPE' we would see this through.
This awakening experience that was unfolding before my eyes revealed to me that in His Divine Plan, there is Purpose. HE had sent me 'HOPE'!
HOPE reminds me that all things happen for good when we reflect upon our 'hope' in the Divine. We can choose to go within our very being and tap into our resources to live our life to the fullest in a way that is 'divinely' meant to be.
The writings you will read and some of my experiences put into poetry are from my heart to your heart. I share in hope to touch another in their heart's mission to help them find 'HOPE' and 'Healing' through their experiences, too.
I thank God for entrusting the blessings and challenges in my journey that have been divinely planned for me.
I wish to thank the many people that have helped me stay focused to always have 'HOPE' in my vision to seek the ultimate purpose. I firmly believe 'IN THE DIVINE PLAN', THERE IS PURPOSE! I invite you to continue walking with me as I share 'my journey' in The Wonderment of Life'. God Bless You.
We All Have a Story (This is My Story)
August 28, 2012 5:14 PM
Today is another day to begin. As I have shared, my purpose and goal in starting this blog and sharing my story, it is in hopes that it will help somebody. My story is just 'my story'. We all have one it is just different. So, with no more delay, I will begin my story.
Many years ago now I had a simple surgery. My doctor assured me that I would be back to my bowling that I loved within two weeks. That has been 24 years ago. I have not picked up a bowling ball since. After several months of misery with pain that couldn't be diagnosed here in Evansville, I headed to Houston, TX with help from my neighbor that knew of a doctor that might be able to offer me some help. She arranged for this doctor to call me to assure me that I, indeed, had a problem that he felt he could offer some advise to lead me in a healthier direction.
I want to share my diagnosis here in the beginning in case whoever is reading this with this disease will stay focused on my story. I was diagnosed with RSDS (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome). IN later years, it has also been noted as CRPS (Chronic Reflex Pain Syndrome) This disease is a very painful chronic neurological disease effecting an estimated 1.5 to more than 6 million Americans.
This is a disease that features a group of typical symptoms of pain, a burning sensation, tenderness, and swelling of an extremity associated with varying degrees of sweating, warmth and/or coolness, flushing, discoloration, and shiny skin.
The exact mechanism of how RSDS develops is poorly understood. This is a huge problem. It will make all the difference in your life if diagnosed and treated early on.
In my experience, you can read all you can of all theories that you can but until the right doctor can diagnose your condition as RSDS and not just treat the symptoms is a matter of having quality of life in months and years to come.
Some theories include irritation and abnormal excitation of nervous tissue, leading to abnormal impulses along nerves that affect blood vessels and skin. The involuntary nervous system, peripheral nerves, and brain seem to be involved.
NOW, WHAT TRIGGERS RSDS AND/OR CRPS??
An injury, surgery, nerve irritation by entrapment (such as carpal tunnel syndrome), shingles, shoulder problems are just a few things that might trigger the dreaded chronic pain cycle that at times might seem to never have an answer, solution, relief and/or hope for enjoying your life again.
In addition, a young boy running into home plate playing baseball and hit his elbow at just a certain area or a man working at a construction site and slip and hit his knee and soon afterwords states that it feels like a red hot poker is against his leg.
I will share more stories with you that you will know that nobody is exempt from this condition but first and far most, I want you to know that with the proper treatment and right attitude and faith, you can overcome this disease from crippling you physically, mentally and spiritually.
I am a happy living testament to this. So, I invite you to check back in to 'my story' of 'The Wonderment Of Life'.
Many years ago now I had a simple surgery. My doctor assured me that I would be back to my bowling that I loved within two weeks. That has been 24 years ago. I have not picked up a bowling ball since. After several months of misery with pain that couldn't be diagnosed here in Evansville, I headed to Houston, TX with help from my neighbor that knew of a doctor that might be able to offer me some help. She arranged for this doctor to call me to assure me that I, indeed, had a problem that he felt he could offer some advise to lead me in a healthier direction.
I want to share my diagnosis here in the beginning in case whoever is reading this with this disease will stay focused on my story. I was diagnosed with RSDS (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome). IN later years, it has also been noted as CRPS (Chronic Reflex Pain Syndrome) This disease is a very painful chronic neurological disease effecting an estimated 1.5 to more than 6 million Americans.
This is a disease that features a group of typical symptoms of pain, a burning sensation, tenderness, and swelling of an extremity associated with varying degrees of sweating, warmth and/or coolness, flushing, discoloration, and shiny skin.
The exact mechanism of how RSDS develops is poorly understood. This is a huge problem. It will make all the difference in your life if diagnosed and treated early on.
In my experience, you can read all you can of all theories that you can but until the right doctor can diagnose your condition as RSDS and not just treat the symptoms is a matter of having quality of life in months and years to come.
Some theories include irritation and abnormal excitation of nervous tissue, leading to abnormal impulses along nerves that affect blood vessels and skin. The involuntary nervous system, peripheral nerves, and brain seem to be involved.
NOW, WHAT TRIGGERS RSDS AND/OR CRPS??
An injury, surgery, nerve irritation by entrapment (such as carpal tunnel syndrome), shingles, shoulder problems are just a few things that might trigger the dreaded chronic pain cycle that at times might seem to never have an answer, solution, relief and/or hope for enjoying your life again.
In addition, a young boy running into home plate playing baseball and hit his elbow at just a certain area or a man working at a construction site and slip and hit his knee and soon afterwords states that it feels like a red hot poker is against his leg.
I will share more stories with you that you will know that nobody is exempt from this condition but first and far most, I want you to know that with the proper treatment and right attitude and faith, you can overcome this disease from crippling you physically, mentally and spiritually.
I am a happy living testament to this. So, I invite you to check back in to 'my story' of 'The Wonderment Of Life'.
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God has a Purpose, a Reason, for a Season
I can say, 'Thank You' for my 'dis-ease'.
I am thankful for all it is teaching me.
I have learned that health is a gift.
This is what my adversity has grown to be.
My adversity can be a blessing, it has granted me a mission.
'It takes none of my time...it takes all of my time',
A paradox, indeed.
I share 'my story' to help others of 'similar kind'.
My path has difficulties on the way.
However, there are places not yet seen.
Many people not yet met
and prayers of hope appear on the scene.
God has a purpose in what HE allows.
I feel in the path of my pain... 'I become' and grow.
God's missions vary but this I know
HIS mission I cherish, even, if helping just one to know.
Thanksgiving comes from my heart.
I mean this in simplicity, without cliches, you see.
My life's journey is just 'my story'
where, 'Why Me?' has changed to 'Why Not Me?'
At the end of the day, it serves ALL.
'Agape Love Abounds'
(copyright) Doris Swertfeger
2002