Life with chronic pain is give and take. You give, it takes. This past weekend I attended a three day spiritual seminar. My body definitely took all that it could and more. Just as I was about to feel defeated I ran into the picture above. I was held together with gold the entire weekend. The loving support from my family, the attendants in the infirm seating section, and newly met friends who offered words of beautiful encouragement. Although very tired I felt so accomplished. I felt like chronic superwoman lives to fight another day. There are few victories to celebrate with chronic illness , so when one comes along cherish it. Know that your goldeness is showing even when you can see it.