Carpe Diem - Seize the Day

Okay, you all know the "spoons" story.  If not, here is the link. Spoons

A quick definition before I continue...

"well" = no chronic illness, ie; lupus, RA, etc.

So, I wonder, what must it be like to be "well" and to never have to worry about spoons - to have a virtually, unlimited supply?

Because here is the thing...I have suffered for the last 2 days just for cleaning our playroom!  Now, I know I asked for it.  I knew what was going to happen going into the whole thing.  Yesterday, I could barely move, slept on and off all day, and when I was awake, I was cranky and sore.

Today is better.  Not perfect but better.  In the days before Remicade, I would still be sleeping all day and probably would pay for it for a week, so believe me, I am grateful for small favors.

All you people out there who are "well" and read this rant, stop for a second and thank God for how blessed and lucky you are to not be chronically ill and in pain.  Every moment of my day is touched by my illness.  And I know, you cannot even fathom that.  So, again, thank your lucky stars.

That is not to say that I am not blessed.  I am.  I have 3 marvelous children that I have the honor of raising.  I have a hubby who loves me and tries his best to be everything I need.  I have 2 healthy parents that I have the privilege of living with in a mother/daughter style house that I see everyday, and help me in innumerable ways.  I have 3 pets that give me such joy.  I have wonderful friends, and a fabulous online community that truly keep me sane.

I am lucky, I am blessed.  I just don't have enough damn Spoons!!!

Peace, love and hugs, Dawn

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