“Patience and perseverance
have a magical effect
before which
difficulties disappear
and
obstacles vanish.”
John Quincy Adams
do you ever wonder
if a story was written for you
well lately that is how i felt
the series of unfortunate events
first our little ones have been
battling allergies and colds
computer decided to call it quits on us
neighbor (70 year old lady) fell
long story short took her to the e.r.
she cut her tendon in her finger
bone was crushed and sticking out
her face is swollen and black and blue
her knee is banged up pretty good
but
SHE is HEALING up WELL
then there is ME
i had my gallbladder taken last year
unfortunately...i am among the 20% of people
who still experience pain
was in the e.r. two weeks ago
spoke with my surgeon
spoke with a new primary care doctor
spoke with my g.i. doctor on tuesday
they have all suggested
sphinter of oddi disorder
(a little valvue between your stomach and small intestine)
so thursday i go in for an ercp
(an endoscopy that goes past your esophagus and over to see your liver pancreas ect..)
if it is sphinter of oddi disorder
the doctor will make a little incision then and there
to relieve the pressure
and
allow for things to sail smoothly about
g.i. doctor said those who have this procedure done
NEVER HAVE STOMACH
or
BACK PAIN AGAIN
i am HOPEFUL
when i eat or drink
i HAVE PAIN
recovery is 1~2 hours...
BUT
pack a bag
as i may have to stay overnight
to a couple of days
THIS is the PART that i am a little nervous about
the ercp and the spinterotomy can cause PANCREATITIS
perforation, a hole, or bleeding...but overall no worries right!
there has been much more...this is just a glimpse
but through all of this
i am reminded of how blessed we are
each and every day
my uncle called me on friday
and was telling me about his friends daughter
18...never drank...was a good girl...well liked and loved
her and her boyfriend went out
he decided to speed...
car crashed
he died
she is laying in a hospital bed
they had to put her in a coma
hearing these words
brought me back to reality
no matter
how rough my times have felt
i am thankful
and have to remain thankful
for what is each day that comes forth
because
you never know
what could happen day to day
what i have been going through
is such small potatoes
compaired to so many other out there
so today
take a moment
if you are feeling overwhelmed or not
and
simply give a little thanks
for what is your NOW
18...never drank...was a good girl...well liked and loved
her and her boyfriend went out
he decided to speed...
car crashed
he died
she is laying in a hospital bed
they had to put her in a coma
hearing these words
brought me back to reality
no matter
how rough my times have felt
i am thankful
and have to remain thankful
for what is each day that comes forth
because
you never know
what could happen day to day
what i have been going through
is such small potatoes
compaired to so many other out there
so today
take a moment
if you are feeling overwhelmed or not
and
simply give a little thanks
for what is your NOW
12 comments:
So sorry for your "circumstances" but you are absolutely correct...most all are temporary and bearable. We lose sight of that in the middle of the mud puddle we are stuck in until the water dries up and then....hopefully, we go and help someone else out of there mud puddle. Your thoughts and well wishes for me have always been sweet, helpful and spot on. So see you've already paid it forward. I will certainly be sending you protection and healing thoughts for your surgery. Blessings lovely. (((hugs)))) until next time
oh sweetie, how much more can you bear and still you brighten our days with your daily blog. So sorry to hear you are in pain and I hope the procedure will make you pain free again. They have to tell you all the what-if's, you will breeze through the surgery and be good as new! You have much to accomplish dear one, this is just a bump in the road. So right, just look around and we don't want to trade our problems for our neighbors. Sending you hugs and get well wishes...
joycee in arkanas
May all the Goddesses of Healing guide your surgeon's hands so as to fix your leftover gallbladder pain safely, quickly and without complications! I'll be thinking of you on Thursday!
So sorry about your recent circumstances. Oh, that poor old lady. She must have fallen pretty hard. And to hear you are in pain. Hoping it all goes well and you are painfree after the surgery.My prayers and thoughts will be with you on Thursday.
Mary
I send you a warm hugs and healing thoughts and love!
A safe and perfect surgery for you (if it's necessary) and a speedy recovery.
We are allowed to pause for a moment and reflect upon all our "stuff." It's not fair to try to compare or say that someone else is so much worse off, because we are not living someone else's life. Our stuff is our stuff. We are allowed to cry for ourselves. But it's what we do after that counts, and your attitute and thankfulness is inspiring!
I hope you are feeling better soon and that whatever medical intervention is necessary that you heal quickly.
Your post is like a splash of cold water on my face. I tend to sweat the small stuff when in actuality, I have it pretty damn good compared to the alternatives.
Healing thoughts for you.
So much to deal with...the world is a place of changes...either gallbladders and fall...or loss of life and living without...so sad for all...yet, we seem to recover and go on...smiling and enjoying life as it comes...
My dear friend!
How much I wil been there and to hug you...
I sent you my heart warmly thoughts and LOVE***
Violetta***
"This too shall pass"... I don't know who said this, but it is a reminder to me that the unfortunate (and the good)parts of our lives lessen with time.
Thank you for bringing back to the here and now and helping me appreciate, once again, that I'm alive....feeling, thinking, learning, breathing!
I'm sending you my wishes for a speedy return to health and happiness for you and your family :)
Blessings for that gentle reminder x x good luck for the opp and speedy recovery x x x
Gosh! I add my words of healing & hope & good wishes for a speedy recovery AND the pain all shifting!! (& for your neighbor, & the dear young girl, too)
hugs
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