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@missannie42

Rachel, when I lived in NY state, I has lots of Hostas but I never knew there was more than one kind. They grew in the semi shade and I have none of that in Florida.
I have a small back garden that I plant flowers to attract butterflies. When I first planted it, I was able to make it beautiful. Now I get around with cane, foam mat on ground and a bench to help me get up. Most work is done laying on my side. It is very slow going. I have a gal who helps me 3 hrs a week to move heavy things. My husband tries to help but has bone cancer and gets very tired. Our dog keeps me company but she gets naughty and digs in wrong places. Garden life brings me joy, too.

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Rachel, Volunteer Mentor | @rwinney | May 3, 2023

@missannie42, laying on your side to get gardening done really speaks to your perseverance. Cane, foam mat, and a bench is a well planned garden attack. Maybe laying on your side may not quite be ergonomically correct, but I say, hey, whatever works for you to accomplish a goal, give yourself distraction, and find joy. Way to go! By the way, my Hosta garden IS in NY.😉 I'm sure glad you have a gal come in to help with the heavier lifting. That speaks to strategizing and problem solving - 2 of many tools that help ease the challenges of living with chronic conditions.

Here are some conversations that discuss helpful tools and strategies for living with chronic pain. Members like @abujan, @betterway, and @budo7 share their thoughts and experiences, along with @ess77 and @samz0429 who provide feedback as well.

SMART Goals and Chronic Pain: What are your goals?
- https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/smart-goals-and-chronic-pain-how-smart-are-you/

Moderation and Modification: How can it help your chronic pain?
- https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/moderation-and-modification-how-can-you-benefit/

One of my pain rehabilitation doctors said,

"March before you feel like it."

That has stuck with me. What mantras stick with you?

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