The Unexpected

I take a deep breath and thank God for some pain relief.
My SP friends for there prayers.
I have not had a flare up on the following.....Copd, Spinal Stenosis, Fibermyalgia, atrophy, neuropathy, or atrophy lately. Hope I do not have one again.
It puts me to bed for days, can't walk or do anything.
I do not want to go to the hospital again for fear of not coming home ever again,
When my neuropathy flares up I have a creme I put on my feet, legs, arms, hands, and it calms down the stinging, and burning....

Please, I am not complaining, this is my life now.
I even at times try to understand it.
I use to be so active, took karate for two years.
Among other things in my life,....

Now, I stay focused, do what I can, rest when I need to.
My husband is my caregiver and supports me, and keeps an eye on me.
My daughter JoAnne suports me too, many times we talk about moving to
Colorado to be near her....who knows maybe that day will come.

I am surrounded by supporters, which gives me a good feeling to go on.
Caring people with compassion to give.

When the unexpected happens, I think on these things, and know how fortunate
I am to be here.....

Each time it becomes harder and harder for me to function......capable of doing
what I did before the flare ups.......writing is difficult and typing also.
I take each day as it comes, and enjoy it.

I have many things to be thankful for.....to enjoy still, beauty, friendship,
kindness, caring, prayers, and a sense of humor....

Gifts given from God, to be shared.
Every breath I take is a gift from God.
Every step, every day a reminder that God is a loving God.

take care.
you are in my thoughts and prayers,

love and hugs, Paula :)