I just had lunch with the gentleman I've enjoyed this with for 29 years. He has been in excruciating pain since he turned 82 last September. He's doing what he has to do to figure out how to continue, survive it, etc. I've been fortunate. Knock on wood... I remember once I had a really extreme pain that lasted for 4 hours. From the minute it started I could think of nothing else and the fear that was building added even more pain to the pain. When the pain is that loud it is hard to think of anything but that which has gripped us in the minute. However, if one can still soak in a tub, read favorite words, watch something that lifts, talk to someone who truly knows you, even express the ultimate of life in the moment that causes a lift when captured. Then we still have much to be grateful for... I'm so glad I published this. I was doubting whether I should or not but that voice within gets so loud. Thanks Laurie. You are a very special person. You deserve your hopes and your dreams!
Glad somebody is writing about this topic!
Thanks Ilona. Don't know why it's my job, but I know that it is. Oy Vey!
Feeling so encouraged at age 61. This is my hope, my dream. That it lasts well into the senior years. Thanks, Lisa!
I just had lunch with the gentleman I've enjoyed this with for 29 years. He has been in excruciating pain since he turned 82 last September. He's doing what he has to do to figure out how to continue, survive it, etc. I've been fortunate. Knock on wood... I remember once I had a really extreme pain that lasted for 4 hours. From the minute it started I could think of nothing else and the fear that was building added even more pain to the pain. When the pain is that loud it is hard to think of anything but that which has gripped us in the minute. However, if one can still soak in a tub, read favorite words, watch something that lifts, talk to someone who truly knows you, even express the ultimate of life in the moment that causes a lift when captured. Then we still have much to be grateful for... I'm so glad I published this. I was doubting whether I should or not but that voice within gets so loud. Thanks Laurie. You are a very special person. You deserve your hopes and your dreams!