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I was in the hospital in February. I had just had another back surgery and was in a lot of pain when it finally hit me. Three years earlier I had been in the best shape of my life, going to the gym daily, eating healthy, and I really looked great. Then, the pain came.
First I found out I had arthritis, then fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, a deteriorating spine, carpal tunnel, a brain tumor, hearing loss, deteriorating joints, thyroid disease, hiatal hernia, IBS, herniated discs in my neck, and now this surgery for two discs which had been crushing my spinal cord for two years, causing pain in my back, hip and leg and also causing problems with my bladder and bowels.
Yes, it hit me hard that I wasn’t going to make it back to the gym and get into the same shape I had been in years prior. I needed to finally face the fact that I was and would probably always be an invalid. The funny thing is that once I accepted it, it was like this wave of pressure to hurry up before I get too old (I’m 52), was lifted.
While I still get depressed about my health and the pain remains, I now approach everything one day at a time, doing the best I can with what God gave me to work with.
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15 Reader Comments:
Keep the Faith! Great story!
Keep up the positive attitude! May God bless you.
I love the positive attitude! This story makes me want to think twice before I even think about complainig. You are right! We should All appreciate each day. And realize that it is a gift. Thank you for sharing your story!
Tammy K
you sound like a very strong,positive person. i love this story.
AWESOME STORY! REALLY ENJOYED IT!
I Love This Story! I Really Admire Your Positive Attitude! Positive Thinking Is The Best Medicine!
I can relate to your story due to personal experience. You sound like an awesome lady! Stay positive! I would love to hear a follow up later……..
Danalee
You Are Amazing! Very Inspiring!
Cherri J. Garden City, SC
It saddens me to hear about your diagnoses. All of those things can make life very dificult.However it puts a smile on my face to see that you are not a quiter. The power of positive thinking is an amazing thing. Don’t ever give up….Always have faith.
you sound like a great person that don’t give in easy. that is very uplifting to hear.
i love your story…
kimberly s.c.
I read your story,and I am so sorry to hear about your troubles.
I do like the fact that you shared this story.
You are right,one day at a time.That is the way it should be.
Just keep thinking positive.
And May God Bless you !
kaylee
Love the way you wrote this. Truly Amazing!
Love it ! You have the perfect attitude.
Never give up ! Wonderful job !…Stephie
Great job writing this.Hang in there and stay positive.
I totally agree with what you say in this story.
I went through a rough patch in my life as well.It does seem that if you don’t dwell on things everyday,turns out,they usually work themselves out.
You deserve All of the credit here,you are strong and have a positive outlook on things.
Always keep the faith.God Bless you!!
Denny St. Paul,MN