Some days it feels impossible, fighting. But every lymie, or person with any other chronic illness for that matter, knows that life is a 24/7 battle. I will take various medications and supplements at 10 separate intervals today- each planned out, some set to alarms so I wake up with enough time to space it out from another med, and I will still most likely forget at least one. I will decide what I have energy for, when to push myself and when to rest. I will spend more time than I would like to with heat packs nearby, and I will write down absolutely anything I need to remember, lest it be lost in my brain fogged head. This kind of life is a battle minute to minute and anyone would be naïve to think that it wouldn’t affect all the other areas of your self- mental, emotional, spiritual. So yes, it is a fight. But you are strong, stronger than you probably think you are.
You fight when you choose to keep living your life despite pain and when you take a deep breath and calmly explain to someone again what Lyme disease is. You show great wisdom when you choose to eat the foods that will best help your body and not just the easier ones that sound good. You are strong when you get up for another day, when you let yourself cry, when you reach out for help, and when you pull yourself up. You advocate for yourself when you go to yet another doctor appointment. You fight when you take your medicines, supplements, and homeopathic remedies. And hopefully on more occasions than not, you let go and submit, pray and recognize that the Lord is ultimately in control.
So be reminded today: You ARE strong, and you are NOT alone!
With Love--
Samantha
You are strong! And you are not alone! And God is stronger! I am praying for you this morning my dear friend. For peace and joy and rest for your heart. I love you!
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