Livin' with Fibromyalgia

Give it to him!!!!!! Life is Good at the Beach ( Casting all my Cares to the Lord) Casting all my cares to him because he cares for me.... My angels " Gabby and Kayla Captures for the Ocean: Sea Shells He was enjoying the Beach as Well: Early morning walks with his master, not a care in the world More Sea Shells from the Ocean! Others on the Morning Stroll of the Shore line At the Arquarium{Ripley's} I see you looking at me! One of our places that we visited while in Myrtle Beach..... Me having a little fun in the Mouth of the Oyster Display! The Ferris Wheel{AKA SkyWheel...due to the height and size.....} Sea shells Everywhere!!!!! Together for 4-ever......even miles away we are always connected! All is Well, if I must say so my self.    I am back home from my much needed vacation.  It was a good time of refreshing....I was able to see a lot and do somethings that I wanted to.  I appreciate the

Today I had a war with my body and my mind on whether to give in to how I was feeling or to keep moving.   There are really very few days that I am not in the press.   I refuse to Quit!....Sometimes, it is hard not to just lay in the bed/couch and not do anything.    I was determined to enjoy my vacation with the Ladies at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.  This has been a very good trip here at the beach and I refuse not to enjoy this time.   I really appreciate God for allowing this opportunity to see this part of his earth.  The beach is so awesome to see.  It looks as if the ocean is never ending almost as if the cloud and the ocean meet each other... I have been able to get some rest that I hope will help me to feel some better as in the days to come.  We have just a few more days here at the beach and I plan to soak up a lil bit more of the sun while I am here.   I remind myself that I am not the victim, I am the victor and I will not be defeated by this illness....in the weeks pri

Remember to look for the happy moments in life and cherish them..  No matter how things look or how you feel.  .My children always do something to make me smile.... LIVE, LOVE, LAUGH! you will feel better!

One day at a time....everyday is a new opportunity for me to beat the "Fibro Madness" by just simply gettig up and taking  a step I am besting the odds that are against me. I pray to God to give me a release and I am trusting that he will.  I have no greater desire than to not feel pain over the my body.  I went to the doctor recently and reminded that I had Chronic Anemia and was informed that a I was going to need to have some iron due to the fact that my levels were LOW.  Well due to my condition, I can not take iron by mouth because of the side effects that make me ill.  So, I have to do Iron Infusions that usually last 3-4 hours.   On the past two Friday's I have had to spend my days at the hematology clinic getting iron infusions. Lot of think to think and pray and sleep....As I am thinking, I ask why I am I here....I see some very sick people while I sit and go through the process.  Some are like me others are dealing with the big "C" and getting Chemothe

I would like to share my notes from the first service of today. God is using our Bishop mightly to help us to build our faith to prepare us to deal with the attacks that are here and to come. No matter what it looks like we can not allow the attacks of the enemy to discourage us. His plan is to break us down and take our focus off off the assignment that has been placed on our lives. If we are so focused on our what is going on in our lives there is no way we are concerned about the lost soul or that person that needs to know how to get over there situation. I Also heard another word today at the second service....reactivate your faith.. Keeping your faith strong is the key to dealing with any situation. I know that I have been attacked in my body( fibromyalgia, high blood pressure, asthma, chronic anenmia, osteoarithritis, degenarative arithritis,and so on ...)but trusting God daily for my healing and the lessons that I am hearing are helping me to get through the low times

I must say that I was honored to be able to see my nieces and nephew run behind the soccer ball.   These are some of the most joyful children that I know.  It was truly a pleasure to spend time with them and my brother.  My niece Kiresten was just as excited as I was to be there.   She saw me first and may sure her brother JJ saw me as Hayley was already in the game and very focused.  I had to press my way just to show them that I am proud of them as they learn team work and improved cooperation and sportsmanship. I think that all children need such a program.  This was good for me to be out with the children today.  Learning to enjoy the small things....Live, Love and Laugh. Now home trying to prepare for the the extended day that we have set for tomorrow.  I am already preparing myself for a Blessed time in the Lord and "Making myself Believe" that I will have a good day no matter what it looks like or how I feel.  I must press into the presence of

Been away for a while, but still standing. I have had some not so good days. I will not complain because it could be Worse...I have to be thankful for the relief that I do get and believe that there are more good days In my future. God has been good to me to this point and I know he wouldn't bring me to this point and leave Me. I have certatinly realized that I have to keep limitations because my body just can not handle being Pushed to the limit. I know at times, it is hard to say no because those around me don't understand. I guess that is I to be expected since there is so much that I don't understand myself. I pray to God for the strength to keep Standing....I know what I am about to say may seem a little crazy, but the truth will set you free. I sometimes would like a diagnosis that is more common...why do I say that, well maybe the doctors would know what to do instead of trying to feed me another type of pill...the side effects of some of the medicati

Today was one of those day that I had to press and not just stay in the bed like I felt like doing.   After many hours, I was able to get up with the help of the Lord to take my children out for a day of enjoying the city and learn some new thing about the history of Arkansas. We went to the Arkansas State Capitol and then to the Peabody Hotel.   Very nice experience for all of us... I do not want them to blame or resent me for the fact that I am ill.   Most times they are like others that do not understand.   I guess, I should say that I do not understand the rime or reason for the experiences that I have on a daily.   I have to just get press and watch what happens with pressing on.   Many days I just can not see pass the pain and if I go with the way that I feel, I would just go on in.   I would literally just do not and probably just lay here and die.   I can not quit.   I can not let this Fibromyalgia win.   I know that there is a release for me.   I know that it is important f

I usually don't post back to back, but found this information and wanted to share.... I hope it helps somebody as I know those of us who suffer from chronic pain is always looking for ways to cope and feel better...... ~ SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12 ~ How to Cope with Morning Symptoms of Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia distress is no laughing matter, and in quest of many people that pain can be unsteady based on things like; the convenient time, the humidity, and the time of the daytime . Coping with morning symptoms can subsist a challenge and for many the community it is the most difficult time of the epoch. One of the many symptoms of fibromyalgia is a swelling or “puffy feeling” in the corpse which makes getting a good nights sleep nearly impossible. The lack of utility sleep caused by fibromyalgia can act while a double edged sword. Your corpse needs the rest badly, yet the unhappiness makes it difficult for you to go quality sleep. Many people with fibromyalgia speak that they get

I have been having one of the worst days with this Fibromyalgia....There are really no words to describe the way that I feel. I really did not have the strength today anything. On yesterday, I pressed my way to church. It was a struggle to sit through the service as I could only focus on the pain that I was feeling all over my body. I am glad that I was there as I did gain some strenght and was able to stay through the end of service. We had communion and both my daughter and husband ministered in music and both songs did my soul good. Especially the song that my husband sang. He really did sing that song. I found myself sobbing in tears as he sang "give it to the Lord".......It gave me a greater desire to be in the presence of the Lord as I know that is where my help comes from. I have to trust God to give me the healing that I so desperately desire. On yesterday, I could no see pass the pain that I was experiencing....The more I wanted it to go away it appeared the more pr

On this past Sunday, I attended service with the family and as usual the spirit of the Lord was there.  I love going to church knowing that I am going to get something that is going to help me through the next week.   Words cannot express the joy that I feel just knowing that he will send a word for the house.   it is truly a blessing to be in the presence of the Lord.  I have to be honest and say that it was very hard for me to get myself together.   I have to press on many days due to the fact that pain is still a part of my day.  I continue to learn how to pace myself and not do so much.   Those that are around me really just don’t understand because there are no visible signs that I am ill or shall I say suffer with a Chronic condition.   I have a lot of work to do and even on the days that I feel that “it’s my last and that I am on my last leg” God gives me just what I need to keep pressing.   None of the medications seem to work or either the side effects are too much for me to

I have been trying to keep up my skills and doing what I love. I love taking photos. This allows me to express my self and keep my mind off of the physical pain....A lot of days the pain is too much to hanlde, but I enjoy being able to see thing through the eyes of my lens. Here is one of my latests shots from a photo session that was recently done in my home. I will add more in the next few days.

Thinking Positive Thoughts… I have been away for a while, but by his Grace I am still here.    It is a new day with new opportunities for me and my family.   I am so grateful for the season that is before me.    I am not looking back to the past.    I am moving forward and thinking happy thoughts.    I woke up this morning in pain, but I thought…there is someone that did not get up today.    I am alive and in him do I move and breathe.   I am so Thankful.    I know that Lord has carried me through some of the toughest days of my Life.   I trust that he will never leave my side as long as I remain faithful….I put in a lot of hours and time helping others.   I know that I will receive my just reward.   If you are down and out today….Look around.    There is someone that is worst off than you.    I am thinking about my life and my situation in a whole new way…   I can not quit.    I know many people do not understand the suffering that I experience on a daily basis.    When I come