Merry Christmas to All

Wishing everyone in the world a Happy Holiday and blessings all year.

Beating the Holiday Stress with Chronic Illness Part 1

The holiday are stressful enough without having a chronic illness.  It’s the time of year that I wish lupus and fibromyalgia were not part of my life. I wish I could be the old me at least during the holiday. I’d love the energy to shop until I drop and enjoy the holidays to the fullest. Sure I enjoy the holidays with my family, but it’s hard to be completely part of the holiday when you’re fatigued and full of pain.  The hardest part is not being able to plan anytime of the year, but it’s especially hard during the holiday season.  I try to pace myself, but I tend to overdo myself when I have the energy to move around my house. I have to remember to pace myself every day since I struggle all the time with my energy level and pain.  Pacing could extend my endurance, but I’m always fearful of pain the next day. I have to remember that chronic illness may slow me down, but it doesn’t mean I cannot enjoy the holidays at a slower pace.

How do you deal with stress during the holidays?

Happy Memorial Day To All

I would like to take this time to salute all the veterans out there with a Happy Memorial Day. Thanks for all your service work. To all those over seas and at home I wish you a blessed Memorial Day Weekend. Enjoy Yourself, but most of all stay safe. Thank you to all the family members that support their soldiers overseas and at home.

Happy Memorial Day to Everyone Else

Happy Holidays To All

I thought that this graphic was really cool so I decided to share it with everyone. Its not meant to disrespect any other celebration for this time of year. I simply that a little funny looking reindeer would bring a few smiles to everyones face. So if its made you smile let me know because we all deserve to have a little humor in our holiday. To those of you in pain and suffering I wish you a comfortable day and night as you celebrate so I’m saying Happy Holidays to Everyone