Barbara and @irenea8 and @wangling and @mirsy

Yes, when multiple organs have issues, it becomes a 3-D jigsaw puzzle to put it all together! But most of the time, I choose to take my meds, do my exercises and as Barbara so aptly says "to plug along and teach ourselves. push ourselves, to keep ourselves in a positive mindset and attitude." That's one of the things we do best here at Connect - help one another roll with the punches.

Today I watched a livestream as my younger sister delivered the eulogy I prepared for my oldest cousin - I intended to do it myself, but a recent injury halted my plans to fly to Texas - it helped me put things in perspective. For the past 55 years, her life was beset by challenges, she faced health, economic and family issues, but maintained her faith and continued to serve others, all with a wickedly fun sense of humor and a smile. Here is the picture from her funeral program, and it perfectly depicts her joyous spirit.
As I face aging and an uncooperative body, she is one of my role models. So today, instead of feeling sorry for myself, I celebrate her life, and the fact that I have a wonderful family, great support community on Connect and an excellent medical team all watching out for me.

Thanks for your reply. Everyone on this site has been kind and helpful. I really appreciate it and the extra knowledge is very helpful. It's nice to know you are not the only one fighting such a health battle. Thanks for your kind words!