When everything hurts... | Arthritis Information

What do you do when you have so much to get done and everything just hurts? I am tempted to take a nap even though I just got up at 1130. I am just having one of those days where I feel like I have weights pulling me down to the ground. I dont care that it is beautiful outside. I feel like I am just going to lose this day completely. I am just so ready for a new body. This one is a defective model.

I guess I will have another cup of coffee, a hand full of folic acid and pain pills, and a wish and a prayer. Maybe I can get something done today.

Susan

Obviously there's no perfect answer and I wouldn't presume to have any great wisdom when it comes to dealing with life's pain and suffering. Sometimes it's enough to just take care of yourself and not worry about getting anything done. When I feel weighed down by life's struggle's I try to pull back a little and remember how it's the presence of darkness that makes the light shine so brightly. I wrote this poem a while back when I was feeling down struggling with my son's illness. I hope you don't mind if I share it. By the way, I do expect to get a new body some day!!!

God Spoke to Me Today

By Alan Duncan

God spoke to me today

In a rather subtle way,

With a burst of sudden joy

When I saw my baby boy.

God spoke to me today

In a most forgiving way,

While staring at my face

In the mirror of his grace.

God spoke to me today

In a very loving way.

His mercy soothed my pain

In the midst of life's strain.

God spoke to me today

In a powerful way.

His promises empowered me

To stand in righteous dignity.

God spoke to me today

In a fatherly way.

His discipline consumed my pride;

In his presence I now abide.

Alan, Thank you for sharing your beautiful words with us.

God gave you a wonderful gift with which to pass along your feelings and faith. Your writing is a treasure and a comfort for us.

Please continue to share with us.

Gentle hugs and many blessings,

Nini

((((((((((((((Crunchy)))))))))))))

Sorry things are not going well I send lots of love and good thoughts your way and hope you feel better take it easy and don't worry aobut everything it sounds like you need the rest hon. xoxoxoxoxoxo meme

Liked your poem and your advice.

Crunchy, RENT A MOVIE. That is what I do and order take out. I have those days more often than I like but it does no good to fight it. Give yourself a break, get rid of the guilt and feel better soon. LOVE, RoxHope you got some extra rest Crunchy. Somedays are just like that aren't they. I had that kind of weekend too. Got almost nothing done. I was going to tackle painting a room, but gave up after 30 minutes. Just couldn't do it. Need to find someone else to do it. Frustrating to give in and waste a day isn't it. Sometimes I just sit and sort through papers or files when I feel like that. Or better yet, Roxy's idea - watch a movie. :-) Hi

This weekend has been sucky for me too.....I dont understand this whole thing that well.....just wish we could all wake up tomorrow and have it gone....

Take care

I've been sick since Wed, lost 8 pounds from throwing up. Today I feel ok. I havent really done anything since Wed.

I try to nap occasionally, but it isn't very often.

When I feel crappy I try to figure out the things that I absolutely MUST do and forget about everything else. That means on my bad days Ally watches a lot of Disney channel.. when I feel good she and I can play together. My minimum work load is feeding Ally. Just about anything else can wait a day.

if Im too sick I don't cook. We have leftovers or order in.