This year I knew that my job at the Telephone Company would end. I believe that this was the cause of some major stress in my life. I wasn't sure if I would be able to find a job, which caused me AND my husband much stress. I prayed for months that God would lead me in the right direction and of course He did!
Then there were months were I stayed nauseated most of the time, I couldn't eat, I was in pain constantly and I could only sleep a couple of hours at a time. I was miserable!! I went to my Interstitial Cystis (IC) doctor and he started me on anti-depressants that changed my life for the better. He suspected that Fibromyalgia was causing some of my problems.(He was right) This taught me that you have to keep trying new treatments to keep your symptoms under control. Even if you think you are doing all the right things.
In June my daughter announced that her and her fiance would be getting married in October. I was excited, but yet frustrated by my physical limitations to prepare for the wedding. Thankfully I was feeling well enough to do some shopping and planning to help with the wedding and the wedding shower. We also had to rely on his family and our family to help. This reiterated the importance of family to me.
The last few months before the wedding were very stressful. But the wedding was beautiful and it was worth all the money and time we spent on it. This reminded me how special love is and to look beyond someone's skin color in order to know them better.
When I found a new job at the Construction Company that suited me so well and has so much less stress, I knew it was the best fit for me. This reminded me to always lean on God and trust that He will guide my steps if I do.
A few months ago I had to "break up" with my physical therapist. And even though it was hard, I think it was the right thing to do. As I learned from an IC friend, I was making room for another patient to benefit from the knowledge of my Therapist.
So as I look forward to a new year, I want to remember the things that helped me through this year. I hope that 2014 will be good year for me and all my friends and family. I also hope all my friends and family who have IC, IBS, Fibro, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Vulvodynia and other health and emotional issues will
Learn, live and Hope in 2014!!
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