TToT – Grateful Grateful Truly Blessed
It’s been a rough week.
My RA gave me a run for my money this week. I could have handled it better. In many areas, I have not been compassionate with myself. In all honesty, I wanted to skip this list tonight.
I finally decided not to force it, to just let it go and searched for a video or something to post instead of a list. I decided to try doing a post later in the weekend.
But I found my video and it was exactly what I didn’t know I needed.
And of course, I have much for which to be thankful.
I am thankful for my Husband. He is kind and loving and understanding. I realized this week just how well he understands my RA and what it does to my body (and head, and heart) when I’m having a flare.
I may not be feeling well, but my pain and discomfort is far less than that of other people.
Kidzilla was home sick twice this week. But in each case, the illness was minor and short-lived. We got to spend extra time snuggling, napping, playing, and laughing together.
I may not have accomplished the chores and projects I planned to this week, or finished all the work I hoped, but I also didn’t have to call out sick from a job to care for my child or myself. Working from home, while still in its fledgling state, is a blessing.
My daughter is happy. She laughs and spins and twirls and jumps just about every moment she is awake. She has so much energy to burn that I tell her about a hundred times a day to sit still. Not all children are so healthy and happy.
(Now that I think about that, why in the world do I tell her to stop?)
It didn’t snow all week. It rained. And the first spring thunderstorm brought beautiful clouds and colors to our skies. Every day, we are treated to beautiful views of the sky and we enjoy watching them together.
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We had fun with a video that Clark dropped in a comment reply over at his blog. Never underestimate the power of simplicity.
Connections. Friendships. Opportunities. Growth.
The Hub’s newest CD arrived in physical form. (And the first signed copy – mine!) I am thankful for the gift of his music and that he is able to pursue his dream of publishing his work.
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I am thankful for three sweet and affectionate Rotten Cats. They are healthy, entertaining, and always good for a cuddle.
Finally, I am thankful for that “aaahhh” moment when I put on my pajamas at night.
Your turn: How has your week been? What do you do when you’re going through a tough time? Who understands you better than anyone else? What makes you laugh until you cry? You know the drill – share ’em or link ’em!
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ahhhhh. pjs….
You got a whirling dervish kiddo huh?
congrats on the cd… how cool is that?
RA go away… and don’t come back another day.
You are!
I had to come back and edit this comment because I must have answered it in my sleep. I have NO idea how “you are” even remotely answers your comment.
I do indeed have a whirling dervish for a daughter. 😀 And the CD is so cool I feel like a fangirl. I’m just impressed by his talent, still after all these years, and so proud of him for getting this project done.
RA definitely needs to get back in its ugly cave.
ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh! FRIST! :}
Yes!
I think “You ARE…” would have fit here!
You are probably right. I think I tried to answer comments when I was not exactly awake!
OK, that waffle video made me laugh. It’s the simple things, right?
Sometimes, being compassionate to oneself is the hardest. Be kind! Hope the flare up flares down!
I wish I could explain why, but the waffle video is hilarious.
Self-compassion is hard. I often struggle with that (hence my #1000Speak topics) I am trying to be gentle with myself and working on getting the flare under control.
Thanks!
I’m glad you decided to write after all, because I know you felt better once you were done (been there with my pain too). Huge congrats to Fab Hub on the CD! That is awesome. I know you are super proud of him. We were on the same wavelength with the sick kiddos this week and it really sucked, but glad Zilla is feeling much better. As far as the twirling and telling her to stop, well, you’re human. For some reason that waffle video is frickin hysterical! Thank you for sharing that. Hope your body is treating you better today, my friend.
Yes, Jen, I felt a little bit better – mentally, at least. Still working on the physical part.
I can’t tell you how excited I am about the hub’s new CD. He’s done several – this is his seventh. But this is quite possibly his best work ever.
I know we’ve had the girls down this week, yes. It’s like having a team to work with! 😀 Zilla is much better – hope A. is, too. I’m ready for some sunshine, fresh air, a clean house (hard to accomplish with the stupid pain at the moment) and more physical activity.
The video is absolutely hysterical. I wish I could tell you why. It just is.
Thank you for the well wishes – and I wish you days of lessened pain as well!
Sorry it was such a tough week for you, Lisa. And so glad you allow the realization of the blessings in your life to trump!
Thanks, Shel. That’s what it’s all about, right? Remember what we have that’s good, not letting the rough spots eclipse the blessings.
I know how difficult it is sometimes to find the good in things when you are unwell, but it does truly help doesn’t it? Even if you can’t make it into a post, maybe you can just write a quick list for yourself in journal? I jot mine in a journal. They actually have apps too that you can do every day 🙂
As for the pain, have you ever heard of lidocaine infusions? I’m receiving them right now for my pain and they have been a god send. Like whoa. I just had one on Thursday.
If you’re seeing a specialist, I’d ask about it!!!!
I actually have pain very rarely, Kim. This is just a kind of crappy flare. Interesting info to look into, though I really try to avoid meds where possible.
Yes, the process of reflecting on the good absolutely helps! 🙂
Hi, Lisa I am enjoying the Grateful song. How lovely. Sorry you haven’t been feeling well, but there is true joy in your life and that is wonderful. How did I miss that waffle?
Isn’t that a great song? Love Art Garfunkel.
The waffle is splendid, isn’t it? It was somewhere in Clark’s Tuesday post comments. If you think that one’s good, check out the Falling Waffle directed by Michael Bay version.
How is it that the waffle makes me smile? You’re right (as is Gus): simple things. Glad you managed this. I know it’s been a tough week. Nearly over!
The waffle is great. I don’t know – probably the simplicity. And always Gus, right?
Yes, nearly over. I’ve pumped so much anti-RA nutrition in me I should be zooming around the room. I do feel like it’s helping. I realize this sounds ridiculous, but I’m ready for Monday.
Woo….your week was a bit of a rough ride, like mine, but we pulled through! Glad you guys are starting to feel loads better!
Yes, tough weeks for many this time around, Michelle. But muddling through, looking for the good, pulling through it – that’s great. Hope things calm down a bit for you, too! Have a good week ahead.
The waffle vid is fun. I don’t know why it appeals so widely but it just DOES.
Glad you’re still being compassionate to yourself, and I hope that all the super ways you’ve been treating your RA flare are highly effective VERY soon. I hope that tomorrow you’ll be back to whizzing around.
YAY for your signed CD and such a cool outlet for Fab Hub.
In answer to your questions:
1 – Very Challenging
2 – I hide
3 – I *thought* I knew. Now I’m not sure. Maybe no-one.
4 – I wish I could remember. But I don’t feel like being cheered up right now.
How did you end up in my spam all of a sudden??? What is that about???
Yeah, I am really hoping that my efforts will soon be rewarded. Enough of this already.
The waffle is clearly something that crosses boundaries and makes everyone smile. If you like that one, I should put up the one that exploded. Even better.
There’s an exploding waffle vid? Awesome.
And BLECH to your efforts not working yet 🙁 That’s rubbish. Hope they do SOON-soon xo
There is. I will post it for you.
I’m working on getting better. I haven’t had a flare this bad soccer I was still working at ‘that’ place. But here’s the positive…this flare may be bad, but I know it’s not stress related like there. This is illness wreaking havoc.
I’m so sorry you and the kiddo didn’t feel well this week. But I agree, extra time to spend with each other is indeed wonderful! I love watching clouds as well. Can’t wait for our development to be done so I can lay in bed, watching the clouds without a construction crane marring my view 🙂 Have a wonderful new week, Lisa, and again congrats to Mr. Lisa on his new CD 🙂
I remember the days of construction vehicles marring the view, Stephanie. You’re right – that will be so nice when the cranes are gone!
Have a great week, too!
Hope your feeling better soon …you are right its so true it’s the simple things that matter…your daughter sounds like mine twirling and skipping and yes I am always telling her to stop and now I am wondering why too. Feel better soon great tens.
Thanks, Marisa. I’m working on three feeling better. I said stop spinning less often today. 🙂
So sorry to hear about the flare. It’s impossible to always handle them well. The pain just wears ya down sometimes, and cranky is completely understandable every once in a while.
Congrats to Hubs!
Welcome back, Christine!
Yeah, this is a bad flare and taking a while to get under control. This is a tough one.
Thanks for stopping over! 🙂
It is a beautiful day where I am, so I am thankful for that, but I tend to love all weather, just because I get to experience it.
That’s a great perspective, Liz. There really is beauty in all types of weather. AT the moment, after some fifty degree days, it’s snowing again! Have to admit, it’s kind of a pretty site this evening. Thanks for coming over – and I’m definitely checking out your post on knife edges when I get a minute later!
That’s really awesome that you got a signed copy. Well, I’d hope you’d get one considering you’re married to him.
Sorry to hear that you’re not feeling well. That’s always hard. Just recently my wife had an illness. She was having vertigo and puking so I took her to the hospital (she’s pregnant after all). Fortunately she’s ok; it was just contractions – the doctor said it was routine. So I guess that’s what I’m most thankful for this week – that my whole family is well.
Yeah, if I can’t get a signed copy from the live-in artist, I’m going to have to complain to management.
So glad your wife and baby are well – that can be so nerve-wracking. Definitely a thankful.
The waffle video really resonated with me! Just how I feel.
The CD experience sounds so awesome. The RA…not so much. Hope you are feeling much better.
That waffle about sums it up! The CD has been wonderful and the RA is (sadly) still giving me trouble. I’m really working on getting through this flare, but it’s taking a while.