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I have read everyone's posts and was too overwhelmed to make all the responses I intended to. The first half of yesterday was better than usual and you all know what we do then! TOO MUCH.
Today, I'm in some terrible pain and have had things to do...no way out of it. I agreed to do one haircut (I don't usually work Mondays) and then I had to make a huge potato salad to bring to the birthday party for my Dad and Son tonight. The gathering is at my oldest son's house because they have a huge place that has become te family party spot. All I have to do is show up, salad in hand and be a part of things.
That, of course, is the problem. My Dad is 88 today and my baby will be 24 on Wednesday and we've always combined the celebration. I'll go, but worry that I won't be able to make it very long.
I'm so angry at my body!!!!
Hugs to everyone and sorry I couldn't do it personally today,
Cherry
Today, I'm in some terrible pain and have had things to do...no way out of it. I agreed to do one haircut (I don't usually work Mondays) and then I had to make a huge potato salad to bring to the birthday party for my Dad and Son tonight. The gathering is at my oldest son's house because they have a huge place that has become te family party spot. All I have to do is show up, salad in hand and be a part of things.
That, of course, is the problem. My Dad is 88 today and my baby will be 24 on Wednesday and we've always combined the celebration. I'll go, but worry that I won't be able to make it very long.
I'm so angry at my body!!!!
Hugs to everyone and sorry I couldn't do it personally today,
Cherry
I am sorry you are hurting so bad today from over doing it. It is hard to pace when we feel better because there is so much that needs done or that you want to do! I hope you can make it through the party. My step dad and son have the same birthday so we always celebrate together too. I just missed a family reunion so I know what you are feeling! Best of luck and I hope you feel better soon!
HUGS
schlene
I hope you enjoy the birthday get-together, although I know about not being able to stay long. Some members of my family had a cookout at a local park - and before too long, I had to say my good-byes cause I just couldn't stand it any longer. It seems to always be that way -- I end up leaving long before anyone else at ANY gathering. NUTS!
Hope you begin to feel better soon!! Get some rest if you can. Hugs, Lee
Awe...from what I have seen here you are far from selfish. You are a wonderful giving person and you always make my day with your posts. I am sorry too that you can't do all that you once did...heck we all hate it...but you do more in a day than I ever could and it makes me proud. You are an inspiration to me to try harder. And to not give up! So don't tell me you are selfish...I just won't hear it. You go and enjoy what you can, but take care of the wonderful woman who is our friend!
Hugs, Cathy
As women and mother's we are naturally so un-selfish that the smallest act of kindness towards ourself oftens seems just terribly selfish when the rest of the world considers such things "rights"!
You need to be selfish at times to be able to give of yourself. That is totally UN-self-ishy.
So repeat three times, "I need to take care of me in order to take care of others."
Duckie wrote a great post about breathing. I use it when-ever I feel those self-fish feelings coming on.
Take care of you!
I honestly wonder how I managed before finding DS. Life is better with friends who understand. I guess I better take an extra med and drag to the party at 6:00.
Love and hugs,
Cherry
I hope you are able to enjoy the celebration today.
Rest tomorrow.
Peace
Hippy