Living with Chronic Illnesses

[kellyrfineman]

You guys, I had the best weekend. Seriously. My older daughter, S, graduated from college. My sweetheart and I flew down to South Carolina, stayed with parents (which meant I got to see my mommy on Mother's Day), and got to see my kid for several meals as well as getting to see her walk across the stage and receive her (faux) diploma. I got to see

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[kellyrfineman]

Thanks.

I'm sorry to say this puts our Saturday plans in a somewhat tenuous position, as I have two MUST-DOs this week (step-daughter's graduation on Wednesday and poetry reading on Friday). Will keep you posted!

*cheering from the sidelines*

[ext_709338]

Yes, you put the "LIVING" in "living with chronic illness." Your determination not to let it beat you, even as you lie down as necessary, means you're living on your terms. Glad you're trending on an upswing, even with its little dips and dives.

Re: *cheering from the sidelines*

[kellyrfineman]

I love this - and you are right about the LIVING part - I refuse to fold up and pack it in. That would truly suck.

[robinellen]

I guess good and bad news, right? Anyway, I'm thrilled that you've had months of respite. :) But I'm so sorry that today was awful...and I truly hope that this eases up again. (gentle hugs and many good thoughts)

[kellyrfineman]

In some ways, I'm really glad it has occurred, since it made me realize how bad I had it for so long, and that my occasional moments of "poor me" were more than justified, given how much pain I deal with. Also, that I need to be more proactive about making sure it doesn't go back to that! (Feeling a little better today, though still sore and achy.)

[angeladegroot]

What Tanita said! That's it's not all bad is due to your refusal to be defined by your illness. Rising above it when you can, and taking the time to recoup when you must. It sucks, but you handle it well.