This is a very true Dix. I bet many of us have experienced it.
Sometime we look back and say "How did I do that?".
It is amazing how the survivor mechanism kicks in.

Thanks for posting this.

hippy

With me the adrenaline kicks in and it just gets done.
But then when I am able, as much energy that I used....
it takes that X ten to get over it.

I don't understand this, but just have accepted this as how my
body reacts to stressors and pain.

But my prayer is that is will improve and return to some normalcy.

How did I do that? I can't remember. But I do remember and I am struggling right now because I do remember and I want to have that strength again. But know the routine and I know I will get my energy back when I gain some weight and I recover from this last bout of surgery. It never ends this struggle but I am grateful that I am still struggling.

Love that!! So true!

*ood one!

I keep getting stuck in my response to this....weird, huh?
First thought was, 'so true n then...wait a sec......

Then...OH....FOR OUR FAMILIES.......right then....
So true, Dix.

Hugs.....jc..

Amen,
I do not have a choice nor do I want a choice. Well I take that back I guess I have a choice but like I said I do not want to get caught in that hole that if I do something and it hurts I have a choice not to do it again. I dont want to be weak and if I wanted my family I think would be ok with it to a certain point as they would not want me to hurt but I dont want to let myself down

When you do it for your family, it comes from the heart and there is an unlimited supply of srtength in love.

Exactly sis. There are no options of giving up....you can not/will not let your family down.

Yes! We just get through those difficult times, no matter what.
I will think I am not up to doing something, but the minute my family needs me I will kick butt. I might be slow at it, but I do respond and just do it.

At the same time I also choose to be strong. I could lay back and say I can't, but I don't. I set my mind to deal with the situation.

My dad told me a situation he was in once. This was a long time ago. A friend was changing his tire and the jack fell out and his friend was trapped under the car. My dad didn't stop and think he reacted and lifted the car off of his friend. He was amazed that he could lift this car. He pointed out that he couldn't just go lift a car any other time.

Great post Dix!

Yes, this is so true. Often do not even think on it until after and in recovery, it is like instinct. You do what you have to do. Love can fuel amazing feats!

Great one Dix!

Reminds me of the verse... " when I am weak He shows Himself to be strong.

both those are great dixie and paulina!

OK....I think watching this thread, I've figured out why I'm a little uncomfortable with this quote and concept.

There are times when not being weak isn't an option.
Of course there is more strength for our families than for
Ourselves when there's strength to be found.

But, sometimes ...there's no question of mind over matter.....
The body cannot do what it cannot do.
Sometimes the only strength left is to try to keep surviving for the sake of our families when we really just want to give up the fight.

I'm not sayin' this to be contrary....I just don't want anyone in that place to feel like it isn't enough.....because when it's all you can do....it's a lot.

Hugs.....jc..

I agree jc...I think it is relative to your state of health at the time...and no matter where you are on that continuum...you can and do do phenomanal things...sometimes it is just lifting a finger (I've been there) and sometimes it just getting to the bathroom..etc...

You are doing the amazing right now jc just by coming to Ds and typing! You Go Girl too!!!