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Zigzag…

Sometimes, it’s an accomplishment to make it to the toilet. That’s been my past 2 weeks. Between healing from pneumonia and taking the covid vaccine it’s been quite a ride. The fatigue has been unimaginable…changes in weather has incurred an increase in pain. Even still I look forward to tomorrow and what it holds. There’s always some sunshine in the day,you just have to look for it. For me,it’s the awesome conversations I have with my loves ones. This gives me so much purpose. Try it sometimes. The fulfillment will brighten your day unlike anything else.

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Carnival of Chronic Illness

If this picture doesn’t describe my life recently. Recovering from pneumonia, then getting vaccinated. Just wow! Vaccines hit really different when you battle certain illnesses. I’ve been so tired I can’t keep my eyes open,literally. It affects everyone differently, but I will be super happy to get a portion of my energy back. It’s really hard to have to just STOP. Shutting down all activities is the bottom of the barrel,yet I’m starting to see some glimmers of light at the end of this very long tunnel…

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Sometimes…

I knew from the start of this week that this post would be interesting. My body felt a little off but when does it not. On Tuesday it came to head- diagnosis..pneumonia. Really, I got stuff to do. I guess that has to be put on hold cause I’m tired. No Covid so far so very thankful for that. This reiterates the point that we as chronic warriors have to stop or our bodies will stop us. I hope everyone enjoys the rest of your week and I’ll touch basis next week. Air hugs to all!!

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Remember Your Motivation…

These past few weeks have been really tough to push through.. I had to take a few moments to think about what makes me get out of bed everyday. This is not on a depression level but on a tired of pain level. I had to think about my child, my husband, the people who depend on me to really be there for them. At the same time I was pouring from an empty bucket. I had to take the time to assure myself I was giving my best even if my body wasn’t. This goes beyond self care, but having a quiet moment to yourself and give yourself that pep talk that you deserve. We as chronic warriors always beat ourselves up about what we don’t do, it’s important to take time and pat yourself on the back about what you’re able to accomplish. If no one has told you lately. YOU’RE AWESOME!!

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Seasonal Changes..

There are times when you really have to stop and smell the flowers. I go through periods of uncontrolled exhaustion. At times I wonder if it is due to seasonal unscheduled changes. Today where I live it’s 70 degrees in February. No I don’t live in Florida. Of course it’s scheduled to do a drastic drop in a few days. That usually sends me into a flare but I’m going to stay positive. I don’t know about you but I’m counting down to spring, and no I’m not depending on the groundhog to tell me when it’s coming…😉