Well, I accept that doctors don't know everything. I also accept that there are no quick fixes. I even accept that some people will not understand or want to understand, and that people like that serve a limited purpose in my life.

But i think it is important for all of us to use these dire circumstances as well as we can, and be realistic without giving up hope of recovery.

Everything has changed. I have accepted that this is the way its gonna be. Can't carry laundry, legs and arms so weak. Still drive :) Working 1/2 time fighting with Disability insurance. Think it is time to accept the doom and give up working - try for full time disability. Start Rituxan infussions in the next couple of weeks, wish me luck. Reynauds so intense on my fingers that even typing hurts, can't bathe, can't do dishes, can't work with paper at work as they crack and bleed. OMG, when will summmer be back?????

I accept that my life has changed. My health is more important then my job. My family is more important then anything. I am not negative about my disease, (PM). It is what it is. I accept that I am working harder at being healthy. I am happy with my current body. I am taking care of myself and eating more nutritiously. I think PM was a kick in the butt I needed. I accept that I am living with an incureable disease that I am manageing. I accept there will be a cure and the cause of the disease will be found.

Life is what it is, this is what I have easily accepted. Having said that, the more research I do on our illness, the more concerned I have become.
I have accepted the fact that the physical old me, will probably not exist again. However, the mental, emotional, and caring me is the same.
I have accepted how life is truly precious, and we must all take the time to smell the roses.

tracy

This is a great post, Freelee. As for me, I can't sit or stand for the length of time that I was did. I must concentrate on every step I take when walking. And I'm not able to hold a baby or small child, unless I'm seated and someone puts the child in my arms. Even then I am fearful and won't hold the child more than a minute or two. And I can't get into a bathtub, let alone get back out of it.

But this disease has made me more empathetic and sympathetic toward others and their problems. I am still able to do most things, albeit not as quickly or as well. And I still can walk, talk, travel short distances, etc. I finally came to the realization that my life is NOT over, and that I still have a purpose for being alive. AND, I'm much better off than most other people in the world. Thanks for bringing up these questions.

....that I "once" did (not "was" did). Duh! It's late, and I worked many hours today.

I have accepted that I hit a bump in the road that I call my life. I have accepted that I have the power to make it what I want it to be, or not. I have the strength mentally to carry me physically and I have accepted that I absolutely cannot do it all. I have accepted that I will likely never be the 100% I was before my diagnosis...but, i'm 100% happy with where I am and I am making the most of it. I have accepted that I have limitations...though not many, and I have accepted that I have to overcome the fear of relapse. I have accepted that even though i've been diagnosed with a chronic illness...I will not be chronically ill. I will not live up to my diagnosis.

I will not accept the negativity of the illness and i will not give in to it. That...is unacceptable. I will push through and persevere and though I may never "beat" it...it will not beat me. I have accepted that.

when i was really sick I couldn't kneel on anything. I couldn't shower by myself. I couldn't cut my food or make it. I couldn't get dressed or put lotion on. I couldn't carry my things. Last thanksgiving me and my family were at a bath and body works store. I wanted to smell a candle, but I knew If i held it I would drop it.

But once you know what you can and can't do it feels better. One day you might discover that you actually can do something you could not before. and then there might be days when another thing pops up that you aren't able to do.
ps--- my dm is not so bad anymore thanks to meds tho.

Freelee, I enjoyed your blog! I believe that my health is from The Lord. I watched my father deal with his type I diabetes very well for 48 years. When I got DM, I decided it was my turn to handle the opportunity for testimony that The Lord has given to me. People do not accept our disease, but that is life. I have learned that the aches and pains are a reminder that I have limited time on this planet, so I need to strengthen my spiritual muscle. We all have a great purpose now and a great eturnal purpose. I listen to my pastors DVDs. I pray a lot for others. I am more humble where I think of others more instead of being self-centered. I realize that I am no better than anyone else. My disease has helped me to also listen and understand people. My dad once told me that if he had life to do over again, then he would not change a thing, and that includes having diabetes. I believe that is the right attitude. I move forward without looking for a cure for DM. I try to appreciate the new things I have learned. I also appreciate the help I receive on this website from so many terrific people.

Thank you so much- everyone has given such heart felt and amazing responses - it was a privilege to read them

I have excepted that life can take twists and turns and even if you're not ready for the changes, they come anyway. We adjust our liiving around circumstances, not the other way around
Blessings,
Kim

I don't know if I call it acceptance but I have made changes to make things easier for myself.

I pay someone to clean my house. I just couldn't do it anymore
I pay to have someone help me with my yard. I love to garden but I can't do a very good job.
I no longer wear high heels. I can't risk falling.
I have come to terms with my Prednisone body...but I cannot accept it.
I can't dance or skip or hold babies or carry anything over about 20 lbs.

This is getting depressing! I prefer to focus on what I can do. There is still so much I can do even if it is in a different way. As I mentioned, I don't know if I have accepted it but I have come to terms with it.

I have learned to take things as they come and to plan things less in advance than I once did. I've realized I tire much more easily on certain days than on others and take advantage of that energy when I have it. I can no longer work outside the home and have adapted my work to something I can do without leaving the house. Accepting my limitations has been difficult but I too believe the Good Lord will guide me into what I can do to help others deal with the acceptance of our diseases. Thanks for starting such a great post, freelee.
Blessings,
Kim