No matter where you live, you are probably aware that New England has been dealing with a conga line of winter blizzards which have dumped over 6 feet of snow on us, and still counting. It has been a record breaking month or so. Even the most ‘winter loving’ people around me have had it. Several churches have put on their marquees, “Whoever is Praying for Snow Please Stop!” And of course all of this got me thinking about my struggle with SEID/CFS.
Like many, the depths of my illness dragged on for about two years. And like many more, it still drags on. We know what it takes to be in something for the long haul. To commit to getting better as a lifestyle however limited. And yes, some of us needed multiple remedial roller coaster rides of push crash cycles – I’m at the front of that line. But we totally get the patience and pacing it takes to reach a goal – for us wellness. And we keep at it, day after day, week after week, month after month and year after year. We are determined to be well again.
This understanding doesn’t entitle me to look down my nose at those around me who are done with winter. But honestly, I do a little – just a smidge. Yes, I have shoveled and shoveled and shoveled. And I’ll probably keep shoveling until spring arrives whenever that will be. But I am not complaining. This is a piece of cake – made of snow - compared to struggling with SEID/CFS.
Whenever someone groans about the snow, I listen for a while then smile and say, “Keep Calm and Shovel On”. Please COMMENT or Send in your thoughts and I’ll post them with your permission. You can use the Contact Form or send an email to Martha at DefeatCFS dot net. And Guest Blogs are most welcome!
Look for a weekly posting on Tuesdays. And consider being part of the conversation.
Be Well Again,
Martha
Like many, the depths of my illness dragged on for about two years. And like many more, it still drags on. We know what it takes to be in something for the long haul. To commit to getting better as a lifestyle however limited. And yes, some of us needed multiple remedial roller coaster rides of push crash cycles – I’m at the front of that line. But we totally get the patience and pacing it takes to reach a goal – for us wellness. And we keep at it, day after day, week after week, month after month and year after year. We are determined to be well again.
This understanding doesn’t entitle me to look down my nose at those around me who are done with winter. But honestly, I do a little – just a smidge. Yes, I have shoveled and shoveled and shoveled. And I’ll probably keep shoveling until spring arrives whenever that will be. But I am not complaining. This is a piece of cake – made of snow - compared to struggling with SEID/CFS.
Whenever someone groans about the snow, I listen for a while then smile and say, “Keep Calm and Shovel On”. Please COMMENT or Send in your thoughts and I’ll post them with your permission. You can use the Contact Form or send an email to Martha at DefeatCFS dot net. And Guest Blogs are most welcome!
Look for a weekly posting on Tuesdays. And consider being part of the conversation.
Be Well Again,
Martha
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