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Any Little Victories Lately?
Hi All! It ocurred to me that I sometimes shy away from telling people about my little victories because I do not think they will understand. I really want to shout it from the roof tops, but what would the neighbors think if I screamed, "I cooked dinner and walked the dog tonight and I am not ruing it!"?
So here is a little string where we can virtually shout our achievements. Mine? I cooked dinner at the stove for 30 minutes and managed to do the dishes and walk the dog without passing out on the sofa taking pain killers every 8 hours for 3 days! yeah me!
What's yours?
So here is a little string where we can virtually shout our achievements. Mine? I cooked dinner at the stove for 30 minutes and managed to do the dishes and walk the dog without passing out on the sofa taking pain killers every 8 hours for 3 days! yeah me!
What's yours?
Well, after the week hiatus in the hospital and now home a week I am struggleing to find a victory. It felt so good to be home. My own bed, food I could actually eat, snuggling with my pets and hubby, all the little things. I beleived my victory was the fact I finally got it.... the fact I need to take my health seriously, do all the right things according to the doctors. Yes, I did finally get that, yet yesterday and today i find myself slipping back into the old famillier pattern of doing too much. Play now, pay later.
Is my victory that I finally recognise my own actions when it comes to paying attention to my health? I have prided myself for so long, perhaps falsely, with the fact that I accept my RA and all it has brought to the party of my life. I have been very proud of the fact I have not complained too much (I hope, maybe someone should consult my hubby on this) about pain and my lost abilities but instead have reinvented myself over and over whenever I could no longer acomplish certain physical tasks. Has this acceptance of RA been only based on the knowledge they have not found a cure so just accept what is? Because to not accept it would be unbearable? Or is this just another step down and another reinvent myself yet again because of the newly found and acknowledged damage and more dissability?
Just when I thought I had it all figured out, a new monkey wrench. My victory - learning something new about myself, and making concrete plans to do something with this newfound knowledge. YEA!!
And Spastic, how about that Pumpkin Cheesecake recipe?
Is my victory that I finally recognise my own actions when it comes to paying attention to my health? I have prided myself for so long, perhaps falsely, with the fact that I accept my RA and all it has brought to the party of my life. I have been very proud of the fact I have not complained too much (I hope, maybe someone should consult my hubby on this) about pain and my lost abilities but instead have reinvented myself over and over whenever I could no longer acomplish certain physical tasks. Has this acceptance of RA been only based on the knowledge they have not found a cure so just accept what is? Because to not accept it would be unbearable? Or is this just another step down and another reinvent myself yet again because of the newly found and acknowledged damage and more dissability?
Just when I thought I had it all figured out, a new monkey wrench. My victory - learning something new about myself, and making concrete plans to do something with this newfound knowledge. YEA!!
And Spastic, how about that Pumpkin Cheesecake recipe?
Sometimes our victories are in how we handle our adversity. I am sorry to read about Scott's latest developments. I will keep you in my thoughts.
My victory to report? I survived the week. I have had 2 nights without something going on, worked weird hours (late night deployments followed by early morning sign ons to support first day live) and yet I made it. My reward is a big day of nothing tomorrow. Bet I never get out of PJs. I am beat and do not want to get sick which is always a risk when I over do it like I have. Next week should be calmer (I hope!)
My victory to report? I survived the week. I have had 2 nights without something going on, worked weird hours (late night deployments followed by early morning sign ons to support first day live) and yet I made it. My reward is a big day of nothing tomorrow. Bet I never get out of PJs. I am beat and do not want to get sick which is always a risk when I over do it like I have. Next week should be calmer (I hope!)
I'm sorry to hear about Scott, Sweetie :( Darn it anyway.... I am really, really hating Still's even more, know that I am getting to know more people with this horrible monster. The fusing thing *****, my wrists are doing that and I totally feel for Scott and you. I'm sorry this is so short, I will write you more later, I just want you to know I am thinking of you two....
Love,
Ada
Love,
Ada
Ok well this isn't a victory, more like a set back, and since those are too painful to make into their own little column, I will have to post it in the victory...:0(...today Scott had an appt with the Rheummy....they drained nearly a pint of fluid off of his right knee....he also has cortisone injected...the bad thing about this...there were bone particles in the fluid drained off of his knee...so that means surgery sooner than Jan!! The dr was going to inject cortisone into his finger that has been giving him problems, but we found out that the knuckle is already fused together :0(
Hope everyone is well..I will be on more once I get my PC back from the DR
Hugs and Kisses........Kelly
Hope everyone is well..I will be on more once I get my PC back from the DR
Hugs and Kisses........Kelly
Ya'll are the best! I love reading about what we manage to do.
Ada,
My wardrobe - almost exclusively PJs these days since I work from home :) We will have to set a time to sit in our PJs, eat dessert and chat online :)
My favorite cake? Anything with chocolate in it :) Preferably with a layer of mousse too. A day without chocolate is like a day without sunshine to me.
New Leaf,
My dog is a spitz/sheltie mix. Bless his heart, he has been diabetic for almost 3 years now so diet and exercise are important. I love your story about your dear one. Leashes are a thing of joy to our four legged friends. I have to confess that we bathed our boy on Sunday and that did me in for the last few days. Honestly, the only reason I am on tonight is that I have to work as soon as an implementation gets done so I am sitting here waiting to do my testing and thought I'd pop on. Actually, that is my victory for the day - I hurt but I am conscience and thinking straight and able to do my job.
Kaykay!
It is great to see you here! Kudos on your the yard and on getting over the flu and getting the house straight. I have outsourced my housework. I would be lost without the sweet gals who come in once a week to clean. I can do some of it on occasion, but if I so much as vaccuum a small room I am down for the next 24 hrs. I really need one of those 8lb. Orecks!
The debates are about to start so I am going to wait to perform my testing by the TV. Hope there are more victorys to report soon!
Ada,
My wardrobe - almost exclusively PJs these days since I work from home :) We will have to set a time to sit in our PJs, eat dessert and chat online :)
My favorite cake? Anything with chocolate in it :) Preferably with a layer of mousse too. A day without chocolate is like a day without sunshine to me.
New Leaf,
My dog is a spitz/sheltie mix. Bless his heart, he has been diabetic for almost 3 years now so diet and exercise are important. I love your story about your dear one. Leashes are a thing of joy to our four legged friends. I have to confess that we bathed our boy on Sunday and that did me in for the last few days. Honestly, the only reason I am on tonight is that I have to work as soon as an implementation gets done so I am sitting here waiting to do my testing and thought I'd pop on. Actually, that is my victory for the day - I hurt but I am conscience and thinking straight and able to do my job.
Kaykay!
It is great to see you here! Kudos on your the yard and on getting over the flu and getting the house straight. I have outsourced my housework. I would be lost without the sweet gals who come in once a week to clean. I can do some of it on occasion, but if I so much as vaccuum a small room I am down for the next 24 hrs. I really need one of those 8lb. Orecks!
The debates are about to start so I am going to wait to perform my testing by the TV. Hope there are more victorys to report soon!
Hello All,
I know that I have been MIA recently. I think that I had the flu, which is such a drag. In the 5 days that I was in bed, my house went to complete ****! A little accomplishment for Scott. Today he cut the grass for the first time in YEARS! Since I was sick I was focusing on cleaning the inside of the house rather than the outside! I will admit the grass needed cut WAYYYY before I got sick :0) I'm joyed to see that everyone is having better days....I hope that this continues for everyone...Hugs and kisses to all
I know that I have been MIA recently. I think that I had the flu, which is such a drag. In the 5 days that I was in bed, my house went to complete ****! A little accomplishment for Scott. Today he cut the grass for the first time in YEARS! Since I was sick I was focusing on cleaning the inside of the house rather than the outside! I will admit the grass needed cut WAYYYY before I got sick :0) I'm joyed to see that everyone is having better days....I hope that this continues for everyone...Hugs and kisses to all
Good morning. Do I smell gingersnaps and pumpkin? Ahhhhh. Lovely.
Walking the dog is quite an accomplishment TX. You are lucky to have one that goes as slow as you want to go. What breed, male or female? Sometimes it is hard to watch them get old and slow down, yet there is much to be learned from them. Despite their aches and pains from age they still want that walk and have that doggie zest for life. They do it with such dignity. Our first dog lasted 17 years. In the last year she still didn't feel the day was right unless she went on her morning and evening walk. My husband would let her decide how far and where she wanted to go so some days I would look out the window and think to myself my, my, how he looked a bit silly just wandering around the front yard with a dog on a leash - she didn't feel like it was a walk without the leash.
Everyone have a great day!
Walking the dog is quite an accomplishment TX. You are lucky to have one that goes as slow as you want to go. What breed, male or female? Sometimes it is hard to watch them get old and slow down, yet there is much to be learned from them. Despite their aches and pains from age they still want that walk and have that doggie zest for life. They do it with such dignity. Our first dog lasted 17 years. In the last year she still didn't feel the day was right unless she went on her morning and evening walk. My husband would let her decide how far and where she wanted to go so some days I would look out the window and think to myself my, my, how he looked a bit silly just wandering around the front yard with a dog on a leash - she didn't feel like it was a walk without the leash.
Everyone have a great day!
New Leaf, aaahhh to do laundry properly again, tell ya what, I'll barter with ya, I'll make you a Pumpkin cheesecake if you come and do my laundry......???? Did I forget to mention the crust is gingersnap cookies??? hehehe I have to confess my wardrobe is down to wearing sweatpants and some huge t-shirts.
Txsilver, anytime Sweetheart!!! What kind of cake would you like? That would be awesome getting together for cake!!! I would love that!!! You walked your dog twice today? Oh Sweetie, that is wonderful!!! I hope that the soreness goes away quickly for you. Your such a great leader for the forum, you have a huge heart for all of us here.
Lots of Love,
Ada
Txsilver, anytime Sweetheart!!! What kind of cake would you like? That would be awesome getting together for cake!!! I would love that!!! You walked your dog twice today? Oh Sweetie, that is wonderful!!! I hope that the soreness goes away quickly for you. Your such a great leader for the forum, you have a huge heart for all of us here.
Lots of Love,
Ada
You guys are my heros!
Ada, I would love to sit down and enjoy a piece of cake with you!
New Leaf, I cannot remember in which year I last did all my laundry in a day! I confess, I have expanded my wardrobe just so I do not have to do laundry as frequently.
Today I managed to walk the dog twice (did I mention he is 14? He is slow thank goodness or I would never manage!) and went out twice, once to shop for a few Christmas presents and last to pick up dinner (no, could not cook). I confess I am hurting but it is more than I have sometimes managed in a week so, woooo hooo!
Ada, I would love to sit down and enjoy a piece of cake with you!
New Leaf, I cannot remember in which year I last did all my laundry in a day! I confess, I have expanded my wardrobe just so I do not have to do laundry as frequently.
Today I managed to walk the dog twice (did I mention he is 14? He is slow thank goodness or I would never manage!) and went out twice, once to shop for a few Christmas presents and last to pick up dinner (no, could not cook). I confess I am hurting but it is more than I have sometimes managed in a week so, woooo hooo!
I can so completely understand little victories. What a good idea txsilver.
Pumpkin cheesecake - ohhhh that sounds so yummy.
Getting all my laundry done and put away on the same day without it sitting in the basket begging me to put it away before it gets completely wrinkled.
Pumpkin cheesecake - ohhhh that sounds so yummy.
Getting all my laundry done and put away on the same day without it sitting in the basket begging me to put it away before it gets completely wrinkled.
You go, Girlfriend!!! I totally understand that feat and that feeling of accomplishment!!! I get it.....
Okay, heres my little victory this week.... I made a Butter Pecan cake with Butter cream frosting and was ecstatic when I didn't space out and forget it was in the oven... All the painkillers, muscle relaxers, and fevers seem to make the brain really fuzzy... Needless to say my favorite kitchen utensil is my mixer, no more strain on the hands. I am a fanatic baker and in love with anything cream cheese, I use to make yummy cheesecakes and gooey bars all the time but now cake mixes are my friend and store bought frosting will have to do...
But with fall, I am seeing a Pumpkin Cheesecake in the future...... :)) - Me with my double chins....... :)
Love,
Ada
Okay, heres my little victory this week.... I made a Butter Pecan cake with Butter cream frosting and was ecstatic when I didn't space out and forget it was in the oven... All the painkillers, muscle relaxers, and fevers seem to make the brain really fuzzy... Needless to say my favorite kitchen utensil is my mixer, no more strain on the hands. I am a fanatic baker and in love with anything cream cheese, I use to make yummy cheesecakes and gooey bars all the time but now cake mixes are my friend and store bought frosting will have to do...
But with fall, I am seeing a Pumpkin Cheesecake in the future...... :)) - Me with my double chins....... :)
Love,
Ada
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