Good question, freelee. I am thankful that I am so much better than when I was diagnosed with PM in 2008. Nowadays I lead a nearly normal life. Also, I understand what you're saying about pain, as I had been in constant pain for 5 years. It takes its toll on a person's physical and emotional well-being. Then in January my new doctor recommended taking Lauricidin for my Epstein Barr Virus problem. One of the best side benefits was a lessening of my pain. Hallelujah!

I find it amazing how much of my life I took for granted. I am so grateful for so much, but mostly I am so grateful for such wonderful parents. I turned 50 in June and as my Dad says I will always be his little girl. They all, Dad and step mom, Mom and step dad, we're unbelievabley supportive and were here with me on a daily basis helping out. I am one lucky girl!

Freelee - what a great question and thank you for posting. I am so grateful for life. To be alive and hear the birds, a beautiful sky, listen to my dog snore (!). The simple things are the best. I am so grateful for having insurance and most of all, I am so grateful for the Love of God.
Love Hugs and Prayers :-)

I'm grateful that despite my diagnoses...i'm able to exercise and remain pain free.

My gratitude list is huge! I can list so many things:
this daily strength support group (I love you people who get me)
my health (the return of my health)
the little things I can do now like shower and drive and dress myself
the lessons I learned through this illness (how to receive and how to ask for help and allow people to help me)
the love of my life (we are moving in together next month!)
my family and friends
my higher power
the ability to work and take care of myself
having a sense of humor
my cat >**< honeypie
each day

thanks for such a positive topic. I know how important it is to keep these gratitudes in the forefront of my mind so I don't get down and feel sorry for myself.

Maruska

I'm grateful for finding this site and share in what we're all going through...I'm grateful for the sunny days, even when I don't feel sunny,
I'm grateful for my husband and family and friends, I'm grateful for doctors that know how to help us, I'm grateful for more blessings in my life that I could ever deserve. Thanks for the great topic. I have so many more, but it's like counting the stars in the sky and just not possible to name them all.
Blessings,
Kim

I am also grateful for this group!
I am grateful for my 3 beautiful daughters that fill my days with love.
I am grateful to have a home, car, heat, and food in the fridge.
I am grateful for Doctors and medicine and easy access to information so that this is just another journey on my way home!
I am very grateful that you asked this question, because sometimes when you feel like this its hard to remember there are great things!

God bless :)

My family, and the good health God has given us. When I ask him for help I always thank him for my healthy Family. This site; I have learned so much, and made so many friends. Wonderful Doctors who listen to me and helped me catch my PM "early". Peapod grocery delivery, LOL. These are the big ones I am thankful for.

I must say that I am ever so grateful for this group. You all make dealing with this illness and everything else so much easier. Without you as a sounding board I would have gone crazy by now.