tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812128414310678524.post2624845516194840784..comments2023-09-03T02:18:45.267-07:00Comments on FARM LIFE LESSONS: #93 - My Heart is TouchedLanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14422413007128219320noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812128414310678524.post-313868620252216962011-09-14T13:43:33.938-07:002011-09-14T13:43:33.938-07:00Charade --- it's a good day. I get the bad one...Charade --- it's a good day. I get the bad ones and turn into a bear, but I do my best to stay positive. The alternative would certainly not be much help to me or to anyone around me. Besides, I always want to give a grumpy person a swift kick in the rear...I mean...I'd love to give them a big smile and a finger-only hug. :-) haha<br /><br />Karen --- you have every right to bring in a list of your symptoms and to ask that the list be put into your record and be made a permanent part of your record. You might have to do some major homework yourself. Since insurance is such an issue, you'll really have to do your own research with looking at your labs, etc. for clues so you'll know which direction is the best to go next. Maybe an entire new direction is needed. I've discovered that each test is so freakin specific...it is very difficult to pinpoint things unless you have a thinking doctor. Unfortunately, those are hard to come by these days. But, don't give up. Do your research and go in with a checklist to go over with your doctor --- get him to use that brain.Lana from Farm Life Lessonshttp://www.farmlifelessons.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812128414310678524.post-63107267876358706182011-09-14T13:37:35.426-07:002011-09-14T13:37:35.426-07:00Lara --- my heart goes out to you. When it rains, ...Lara --- my heart goes out to you. When it rains, it pours! Having difficult and painful things come one after the other can make you feel worn down and puttered-out, and I definitely have those days when I feel as if the world is piled high on me, but after allowing myself to throw a little pity party, for a set amount of time, usually after everyone has gone to sleep and I can suffer alone, then I gather up my strength, try to get extra sleep (for me that means more than 6 hours) and I make myself have an attitude adjustment. I begin to remind myself of everything that I have in life and the miracles I've seen...it's hard to not pick myself up and keep facing the hard truths after I remember everything I have on my side. It's not easy, sounds as if you have much experience in this area as well! Keep going!!!<br /><br />Linda --- I have just learned to deal with my agony. My spine collapsed a couple of years ago, my cervical spine, and it had to be totally reconstructed with the surgeon going through both the front of my neck and the back of my neck to rebuild the vertebra from cadaver bone, then to double plate, screw and bolt it together. All my hardware must be left inside because my neck was so unstable. The bad part is that the rest of my spine is basically crumbling and the part that has been rebuilt is again pushing into the spinal cord. Sometimes, I want to throw my hands in the air and say, "I give up," but then I realize that I am so very far from giving up ---- no matter what the reports say, I live a wonderful, full life. One doctor told me, "You have seen the reports from your MRI's and know exactly what is going on, but there are people walking around out there who have much worse that would show up on scans and they have no idea." I try to remember that just because I do KNOW what is wrong, for the most part, I am still ME. Most of us have some kind of battle. Our back, knees, hips, ankles, shoulders...on and on. I've just been unfortunate enough to literally fall apart, but fortunate enough to not be paralyzed from the neck down...or worse. So, I am thankful. There is so much that could have gone wrong, but I have been given so many second chances, it's hard to complain. And, I do think you are right, the more I get to be in the country, the more distractions I have from my aches and pains. I love being outside and our land is so welcoming...it is beautiful.<br /><br />Patrice --- you are right. I was 33 and on top of the world when I suddenly developed a catastrophic illness. I never imagined things would turn out as they did. Then again, I love the person I am today and the direction I'm headed in...the growth I've been given a chance to experience, all because of my health challenges. Sometimes, you might lose your health, but you gain much more in the journey. I always say that my situation gave me a new set of eyes...they are pretty awesome.<br /><br />Vickie --- no one has troubles that are weak and pathetic. Each person has their own suffering in life and you sound as if you have been through the wringer. Being able to talk about it and to see how far you've come is such a beautiful healing experience. I'm sure that being on your land in your farm house has been something that you were able to cling to and to help you move forward. I'm sure you understand that some days have baby steps, some days we go backwards a bit and other days we take giant leaps forward...we never know, so that's why we've got to keep going. Even the days when we must go backwards, those days just make us appreciate the others so much more. Each has their purpose.<br /><br />Everyone ---- Personally, I feel sorry for the person who never has trouble...woe to them when it comes. It sounds as if we're all pros and able to take whatever comes our way!Lana from Farm Life Lessonshttp://www.farmlifelessons.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812128414310678524.post-16817182836486546172011-09-13T11:25:23.192-07:002011-09-13T11:25:23.192-07:00Lana, thank you for sharing this story about Ginge...Lana, thank you for sharing this story about Ginger. Makes my little troubles sound so weak and pathetic...<br /><br />You are inspiring to me to know that you live with this disease and are trying to make the best of your situation. You must be a very strong person! I'm proud to have met you. I believe that your farm and your activities there will help you. I firmly believe that my activities on our little farm 3 1/2 years ago helped me to get over a devastating depression that I'd been suffering from for 6-7 months. I couldn't even get out of bed. But I'm not going into that here. Not focusing on self and looking outward and getting back into life and other people and activities sure helps alot. But you already know that. Keep up the great work - and know that you are being lifted up to the Father.Vickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07741431727993692456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812128414310678524.post-55098805397075628862011-09-12T22:47:37.181-07:002011-09-12T22:47:37.181-07:00Oh, I don't know what to say. (And you know m...Oh, I don't know what to say. (And you know me well enough to know that doesn't happen very often.) What a sad story, so much unbelievable heartache to have to deal with. <br /><br />I am having some weird issues with my health for the last year, stuff they write off as hypothyroidism troubles. I'm not certain about that at all and keep trying to find a doctor who will at least listen. The search so far has not been fruitful and our insurance is almost non-existent, so I just keep plodding on and hope.<br /><br />You are such an inspiration to me.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18368318730124533690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812128414310678524.post-75596822206961493312011-09-12T20:08:38.537-07:002011-09-12T20:08:38.537-07:00Like can be so fleeting, and a positive attitude s...Like can be so fleeting, and a positive attitude sure beats any other kind. Thanks for sharing yours with us.Charadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16461603001722068211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812128414310678524.post-42116246195035901622011-09-12T19:03:15.563-07:002011-09-12T19:03:15.563-07:00What a tearful story! You are going through so muc...What a tearful story! You are going through so much. Health challenges are the worst. I've heard it said that having your health is the most important thing. Next to having the Savior, it is. In our youth, we take health for granted. I know I certainly did. Keep rising above your circumstances. You sound like a strong lady!<br /><br />I'm your newest follower. Have a great week! <br />Patrice<br />Everyday RuraltyPatricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09073900183291544491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812128414310678524.post-70943940264030624822011-09-12T13:13:36.532-07:002011-09-12T13:13:36.532-07:00I don't know if you have ever found any type o...I don't know if you have ever found any type of portable chair that is comfortable for you.<br />Hubby has often had problems in theaters, for example. For Father's Day, middle son bought him one of those quad-folding chairs, but an extra wide one. It is very comfortable and hubby uses it for picnics and going to the movies. <br />Perhaps something like that would help you when you feel like attending things.<br /><br />Still. *hugs* I am hopeful when you are growing or gathering your own food, and living away from it all, that you will start to feel at least a little better. ♥LindaGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12203719919661519350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812128414310678524.post-65148927993444490752011-09-12T12:29:00.279-07:002011-09-12T12:29:00.279-07:00This true life story is tear jerking. I am sorry t...This true life story is tear jerking. I am sorry to hear you have addison disease. Two years ago I started having some problems with the kidney's. I was treated for infections & another far fetched doctors belief. During this time my Pap had kidney failure & died. He had been in pain for along time. Not really believed by doctors. Excuse he was just old. Months later I was told I had another infection. Never really recovering from the months before. I ended up in the ER in another town. Left know I had kidney stones & kidney's were not working to rid the waste fast enough. Surgery & complications after. Regular testing of urine & kidney x- rays. Daily meds. I guess you could say life is fun. Take what I have & make the best of it & never give up. As you said doctors can not get past somethings. Prayer lifted for you. Blessings!<br />LaraA Primitive Homesteadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06205375008312950661noreply@blogger.com