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Post by cherry on Feb 13, 2007 13:18:19 GMT -5
Hey, just thinking before about the sudden things that come into my head when I'm squirming in pain and stuff. It's weird but maybe it's a reaction to the pain, to keep you sane! Also when you're just feeling low, or having a bad day, are there any thoughts that brighten you up or make you straighten and face it all head on? I had pretty bad pains before, and my cat Luther (Vandross), big baby that he is, came and sat plunk on my tummy. Not too comfortable with his paws and claws everywhere but he cuddled into me and hugged my arm. It was like a big furry hot water bottle, with the warmth and pressure. And the feeling of love, he is the sweetest cat, and can give such looks like 'I'm here, ignore it, you'll be fine' Same with Lily, the madam cat, so small and cute but crazy as anything. I have 2 budgies, so sweet when you talk to them cos they cock their heads and seem to listen. I'm thankful for the good days, when it's down to a dull roar so the pain is almost non-existent cos you're so happy you can move around! I'm thankful for the people around me, cos they are so fun or interesting and just, well, people. I love this board, cos you're all so great and it's a million times better to share this as I'm going through it. You ladies are fab! I love the park near my house, and when it gets lighter and warmer I'll go for walks in the mornings, to see the water fowl, and flowers and the dogs being walked! Mind has gone blank now.... post some of your nice thoughts! xx
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Post by angelas on Feb 13, 2007 13:29:41 GMT -5
I am mostly thankful for having this place to come to for support and a pat on the back. We really are all doing such a great job at living, by not giving up, and by getting through it one day at a time. I am thankful for Jeff my other half who calls me a couple times at home to make sure I'm comfortable and resting. I'm thankful for the fact that no matter how much this disease sucks, I could always be 10 times worse off than I am, and its great to be alive.
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Post by candice on Feb 13, 2007 20:44:36 GMT -5
I"m thankfull for a husband who trys his best to understand and loves me even though I'm often moody and he rarely gets laid...LoL... I'm thankfull for a Mom who even though she's really annoying with her constant optimism is always trying to brighten my day. I'm thankful for a job I love. Teaching teenagers is my passion. On the rare occasions when I know I'm making a difference it really means something. I'm also thankfull for my home, my pets, my grandparents whom I'm close to and for my Uncle in Calgary who is suffering with a cordonna (sp?) tumor. It's a depressing prognosis. When I think about my family and the things that they are going through, or about the kids I teach and the lives they lead, I always thank whatever powers that be that my life is as good as it is. I have a great network of support in my life. Thanks for being a part of that network girls.
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Post by angelas on Feb 15, 2007 11:49:08 GMT -5
Awe!! That brought a tear to my eye!!!
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Post by cherry on Feb 15, 2007 14:53:59 GMT -5
Oh yeah definitely greatful for the things i still have, I've finally passed the stage where I just focus on what the endo limits in my life. I was greatful for my member of the month vote, cos i was having a bout of January blues and all of a sudden i was having these really nice things said about me from people who've never met me. It made me glow I tells ya! I'm always thankful and quite bashful whenever anyone says anything nice about me or to me, cos i take it very personally! I'm greatful for the kindness of strangers, someone smiling or even just moving up to give you a seat on the bus. I'm thankful for all the smallest nice things in the world, like a baby's smile (or gas, whatever!) or a big ray of sunshine. cos somethings the bad things that go on just break my heart. the endo doesn't figure in my happiness quota right now, except I know it makes me appreciate things more. I just like being alive! Oh yes, one of my fave things ever is snuggling up in my bed all freshly washed, fresh PJs and sheets, cup of camomile and something good on TV, when it's raining outside. I'm happy about things I want in my future, cos as long as I want them I will find a way to make them happen. Ramble ramble. I'm greatful that although my mum is an evil dictator and slightly off the reservation, even when I'm at my worst, I'm not like her. That took me a while to realise though. I like rainbows too, so pretty! xx
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Post by angelas on Feb 15, 2007 19:14:21 GMT -5
Cherry you just made me think about one of my favorite things to do to relax! (I haven't had a chance to do it in a very long time though so I think thats why it slipped me!)
The rainy day thing... oh yes...or snowy up here! I love to get under as many comfy blankets as I can, have a nice sented candle lit, a cup of hot chocolate and the greatest harliquin historic love story I could find!! I swear to you... nothing beats that for me!
You made me think of so many wonderful things just reading your post! I think you deserved to be member of the month!! There are so many times that you are the one who made me smile! And that is such a good feeling...
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Post by cherry on Feb 16, 2007 20:08:51 GMT -5
Thanks angela, you've made my day there Also in a warped way i'm kinda thankful that i react badly to some stuff. I feel like my body is saying "ok, I'm not having this!" and then I'm sick or whatever. I don't think it's always right that we have to force in certain chemicals in that may not be good for us. so i don't mind that I can't eat or taken certain things. It's a good sign that my body is still working and can reject what it doesn't like xx
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Post by angelas on Feb 19, 2007 14:46:44 GMT -5
Its also a good thing that we can reconize those signs that our body sends out! There are so many times you hear people say 'listen to your body'!! It is so very true... that is a wonderful sense to have I think...
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Post by JackMcFarland on Mar 24, 2007 19:19:21 GMT -5
I'm reviving this thread. Why you ask? Because in retrospect, we all have enormous things to be grateful for. This evening I had an older couple come up to the ticket counter, their young grandson, just 8 years old had suddenly passed away. Thinking about that, if I feel the way I do at not being able to have a child, could you imagine the hurt burying your child? It's unimaginable. The poor women could not speak.
So standing here at work, I'd like to profess my undying graditude toward life - for making it as hard as possible to keep me on my toes, but never making it so I suffer in atrocious ways.
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Post by denna on Mar 26, 2007 23:37:04 GMT -5
i am thankfull for all the things that i have..a complete family, i mean my mum and dad,siblings, a hubby..yea..
i'm hoping to have a baby but even if i am not able to have i'm still thankful for all those people God has given me,my family.
at this moment, i am content and happy with what i have.
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Post by Tiff on Mar 27, 2007 12:53:03 GMT -5
I am thankful for many things such as being about to have a career I love. I am an aspiring teacher and am subtitute teaching until I am fully licenses. I love walking into a classroom full of your children who are excited to see you.
I am thankful to have such a supporting and understanding family. Even though they don't all understand they have done their part to research and educate themselves. My husband has been my rock from the very beginning and If he was not here for me I would have fallen apart a long time ago. And also my mother in law has been so helpful and supportive as she takes me to all my appt. my husband can not make.
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