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Wonderful motivations Ronnie!! I believe god does give you the strength and grace to go on. You don’t have to be “religious” to believe that. My heart smiles for all the loving support you have. Something I learned from my own walk with debilitating pain and circumstances, I stopped talking about with my children. I have 3 children , Anthony 17, Katherine 15, Andrew 7. I found they were sad most of the time because we became focused on all than mom couldn’t do. We ALL decided we were no longer going to see or think that way. We stay focused and find things and ways to do things we ALL love together. It really changed everything for us. Sure some days are very difficult. Like this coming Saturday is my daughters marching band competition. I NEVER miss her events. Not sure how I’m going to make it through 5 hours of competition. The damp night air makes it extremely difficult walk but I will move frequently and stay hydrated and bring my own chair so I won’t have to do the cold metal bleachers. The disposable hot packs really help my cramps in my back so I will have those and I will pray and it will be great.
Have you found any tricks to ease your pain?
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@dawn_giacabazi
Hi Dawn,
I do have 2 married children. My son lives in another state so he doesn't really see me in all my glory. (LOL)
My daughter lives down the block so she does see me all the time.
I know how much my situation pains her.
She tells me how she feels and I can see it in her face.
There is no way to keep things from her.
I haven't really found anything to take the pain away.
I have opioids, but they really don't work.
They just relax me enough to continue on or to rest.
The only time I feel NO pain is when I am sitting in my comfy chair.
Also, I live in Florida and have a pool.
Being in the pool helps and I get to 'exercise' in it.
It is still very HOT in Florida with temps in the upper 80s to mid 90s each and every day.
Problem is, it rains just about every day and the cold rain cools off the pool water.
That, I cannot take. I need the pool to be warm.
What do you do to ease your pain?
Of course, it goes without saying, hugs and kisses from my grands are the VERY BEST MEDICINE!
I always say that to my granddaughter who lives here.
When she knows I 'm not doing well, she'll come over to give me her "medicine.'
Have a pain free day!
Ronnie
@dawn_giacabazi where did you find the disposable hot packs ?
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Sorry grandma. Our pain becomes our ideniry. I noonger discuss it with my children. I know they are sick of hearing about it. They just want me to live. I am moving into an Independent facility. My choice. My kids are grown and need time of their own. They will love me until I die. But I want them to have a normal life. My never ending pain stops that. At least my move is my choice.