I take two shots weekly on Sunday evenings for my Lupus.
This weekend has been bad for me with my Lupus, bones are aching and fatigue is heavy. Doing too much lately and my body said rest.
I don’t like it but it is something I still deal with. Seeing my Rheumatologist this morning hoping to stop taking one if these shots. I have really like getting off of most of my medicines with my weight loss. I really, really don’t like giving myself shots.
Hopeful.
“No is still a great word. When need be, let’s have the guts to say it: to someone pushy, to someone manipulative and to someone in the mirror. When we need to say no, let’s learn to say it right then instead of putting if off for days and dreading it like the plague. Get it over with.” – Beth Moore
Saying no in the mirror today. Mind wants to go and do, and body is not up for it. So, no is okay today. It should be everyday when we need to say it. Why don’t we allow ourselves a break?
Slowing down this weekend. Enough is okay.
Love and blessings.
I bought this at TJ MAXX. I have been doubting myself lately, and how much I am doing. This reminds me that I am enough. I am doing enough. It will be hanging in the office soon.
Blessings.
“Sometimes a storm in your life is what will blow you to the place you are longing to be.” – Beth Moore
Storms. Not really. Just feeling as though I should be doing something other than what I am doing. My body is still adjusting, and the Lupus is conquering now. Everyday I battle the inflammation and pain. I am SO much better than I was a year ago. But still in pain. Storms.
So, I remind myself that I am working full time, taking two college classes (have taken 3 so far) this summer, and challenging myself to do more (walking daily and 5k’s).
So I read this quote and think of today and tomorrow. Tomorrow is a dream. Today is the moment I should be in. Not worrying about what I am not doing, but what I have already accomplished. God has blessed me with having more energy and a supportive, loving family. They encourage me daily, if not moment by moment. So why the storms?
I struggle always wanting to do more, because I can’t just sit anymore. I maybe in pain from my joints and basic life, but I don’t want to sit on the couch anymore. Ever. I know that I need rest days but dreams. Dreams of being more involved, starting a shop (really), getting back into ministry…dreams.
So…today’s post is just a bunch of scattered thoughts…but thank you for listening.
Blessings.
Well, I jumped. Not sure about what I jumped into, but not where I thought I would be. So…no harm no foul, but now what.
Prayers still appreciated. Emotions are a little thin.
Thank you.
“Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire.” – unknown
Jumping in feet first. Becoming fearless in my pursuit of my journey.
Happy Monday! Find your fire!
Blessings.
One of the things I have missed with my surgery is pizza, well and bread in general.
I found these Flatout Pizza Flatbread at Publix the other day.
I thought it would be a good idea for dinner for all of us to make our “own” pizza. I had mushrooms, purple onion, pizza sauce, pineapple, ham, hamburger, and of course, pepperoni.
David likes BBQ sauce on his pizza, Carmen and I don’t. So this was a nice option for all of us to get want we wanted without take out or delivery.
The Flatout’s had 6 grams of protein, and were only 130 calories. I made one complete bread, but only ate a half of one. Should have made it into thirds.
But it was yummy, and we all had fun making our own pizzas.
Blessings.
I need something to do. Not do, really, but do. Ya know? I want to contribute to something that will have an impact. Make my life worthwhile. I don’t want my life to be just busy. Busy with work, laundry, homework, and cleaning. But busy with family, and friends. Hearing what they have to say. Be that encouraging friend or Mom or wife. I want those things. I think I do these occasionally, but not near enough.
I have begun my next Math class (online), and feeling overwhelmed at times again. So, with my anxiety, I don’t just want to add something to my day. I want my days to count, not to be wasted.
I have spent far too much time in my chair (or couch) with my weight, and Lupus the past 10 years or so. I am done with that. Especially now with my weight loss, I feel better. I have more time to contribute to friendships. But I want more – I want to be outside in my yard (that is dying…a topic for another post), out with friends chatting about their day, or just walking around the block with our kids. I want to be strong in faith. To encourage my friends to take those chances on life, to go on that trip, or start up that business.
So, I am thinking about how my days can be better managed so that I can contribute somewhere. Just not sure where yet. Prayers and positive thoughts appreciated.
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.” – Ephesians 6:10 (NIV)
Blessings.
Today is Put On Purple Day for Lupus Awareness.
Show me your purple!!
Blessings.
My days have been much better since surgery, and 125 pounds lost. My joints don’t hurt as bad as they used to. I have used the Spoon Theory many a time to explain my fatigue, and just levels of pain. This picture explains:
Thankful my days are better, but I still have bad days. They are fewer and far between now. Thankful I don’t have to use so many spoons.
Lupus Awareness Month.
Blessings.
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