Hi Angela. I'm glad you're feeling better this week. It does take a lot of adjusting as you come to know your own body in a completely different way. I know what you mean about the arms being weak. Doing hair and folding laundry is the worst. I have had to give up the hair and just do cuts that are lower maintenance. Some days, earlier on, before I knew what it was doing to me, I would do my hair and then not have the energy to do anything else that day. But, all days aren't that bad. There is a lot of prioritizing that goes on. Don't beat yourself up. If you can't get your hair done the way you are used to, talk to your husband about it to help him through this process. He would benefit from knowing. He will be going through an acceptance period too and adjusting. Take him to appointments with you. It will help him understand what you are going through.
That is so cool! I love that you were blessed with a headboard! Isn't that amazing? I'll be thinking of you today...getting that thing all set up nice. It will change your whole room! Very cool.
I love mushy, mushy, mushy. It's great to know you have this love in your life!
I don't know how I would survive emotionally if it weren't for the support of my husband. We've been through a lot in 37 years. It is all about give and take. Someday it will be your turn to give more. So, don't feel bad about letting him take care of you now.
Wow Tina that must be such a relief for you. What a Blessing. Its nice to hear about little acts of kindness in our world and Im happy one came your way :) MAkes me smile.
More good news. It's amazing what all goes right in our lives. I just have to be reminded to see these things sometimes.
A very good friend since childhood and neighbor and former boss had open heart surgery yesterday. Big guy. Lots of reason for concern. Well, he made it through and his wife has reported good things. If you think of Randy please pray for his pain levels to drop. He will be up soon and getting around much better than he was! I'm so thankful.
My boyfriend is wearing a heart monitor for a month. After much soul searching, crying and praying, we’ve left it in God’s hands and have love each other every day we’ve had. Tomorrow he goes to do the treadmill. Please pray. Love you all. We’re at peace.
Your message is so very true about taking your husband with you to your appointments. My husband has now decided he will come to every appointment to help me to not only understand what the doctor is saying, but also to understand what I am going through.
Nice to know that other people have the same problem using their arms that result in lack of energy.
This site is so comforting to have friends that experience the same things as I am !
So, this morning I woke up to the sound of my son down in the kitchen and trying to be quiet. Then he came up to my room and he said "Mom, you awake? There's something wrong with (his cat) Rick. What vet should I take him to?" Ok, so it's about 7a.m. I know Rob's anxiety isn't doing so good. I don't function this time of day, either does our son. This is our son who has crohn's and still lives with us at 32. But, it's all good. Anyway, long story short, I end up rushing the cat into our vet and being there for 5 hours cuz they were short staffed today. Oy, long day. GOOD NEWS... Rick the cat is now eating! He got meds and doing better already. His blood work showed an infection, but not sure where. Could be pheumonia. Rob is so relieved. He loves this cat so much. It is very good news to us that this turned out ok. Could have been real hard. I need to take the time to realize the good things and be grateful.
I know it Pam. We can put all else aside and come here to talk to others or just read what others are talking about. It's a break and a place for us to get it out if we need to!
That is such a sweet story. I like Simba. And your husband is really a softy. I'm sure your Simba will be with you for a very long time.
Rick is still getting better. He seems fine, but Rob won't let him outside yet. I'm glad. Rick might think he's the tough cat of the forest, but he's better off inside for now.
I have a new kitten, Cobbler, that I won't be letting outside at all. He's about 6 months old and he thinks I'm his mother. Our two dogs don't quite know how to respond to Cobbler yet.
