I received your reply, and it is very definitely an extremely hard life with much pain and severe medical problems, but I thought it might help you to know, I am not responding without some of the same knowledge. I never list all of my miracles, but I think you might find some comfort in knowing I truly understand.
1. at 18 months I had suffered whopping cough, and now had pneumonia. Doctor told my mother I would be dead by morning. No penicillin, no Antibiotics.
2. 14 years old. I was told I had Tuberculosis 1 year in Hospital bed, Only allowed out for Bathroom.
3. 26 years old. Post Partum Hemorrhage, 5 pints of blood. Levofed to stimulate my heart, complete circulatory collapse. I delivered Twins, first born died
4.36 Breast Cancer with Radical Mastectomy and Simple Mastectomy
5. Both knees and Both hips joints replaced
6. 55 Dermatofibrosarcoma, right leg
7. 65 Umbilical Hernia Repair
8. Skin Cancer, on collar bone
9. 74 My husband died of lung cancer
10. 78 My daughter died of a massive heart attack at age 47
11. 90 Aortic Valve Replacement
I am now 92 and still struggling thru, with the help of my son. I am being observed for MCUS and have no idea what tomorrow will bring. I have Trigeminal Neuralgia, and Raynaud's, which will be with me forever. I only leave the house to go to the doctors, but life still has great meaning for me and I wish I could give some of it to you. All of my family of my generation are gone, but I still have two granddaughters and three nieces and nephews. So life is full, and much as I would like, I cannot complain. So far, I still have my mental facilities. I am able to walk, although I do get short of breath, and I have this wonderful computer which keeps me in touch with all you wonderful people. Apparently there was much I had to learn about care and compassion for others, and as I read your journey, I am aware there is still much for me to learn. Don't give up, Keep on fighting God loves you and so do I
Gina5009
6. 65 Herni
If I was a selfish person, I would say “I wish I could’ve swapped places with you, because your life was far greater, with far more blessings, and far less suffering”, but I won’t, because no matter what I have survived, the most important thing is how one manages what has come across one’s path; whether it is a mountain, or a pebble is up to the individual.
What I will say is that I appreciate that you’ve shared, and I wish you all the best.