Being real

Okay, I was giving a challenge from Torismimi. Of coarse I am so not computer figured out yet.
So girlfriend, here we go. I have no idea how to do I link, another thing I need to learn.
She asked me what 7 things about myself, that are weird and someone might not know about me. Hmmmm let me think.....
1. I like doodling on a piece of paper when I talk on the phone.
2. I modeled clothes for a place I worked and had my picture in the paper. Trust me it was when I was much younger.
3. I snore when I am really tired, yes me snore!!!!!!
4. I love to go camping.
5. hmmmm, I enjoy a good ole sappy movie
6. I like eating peanut butter and pickle sandwiches, yes you read that right....
7. I have a few teddy bears, and they aren't for my grandchildren, they are mine all mine!!


Ya'all laughing yet, you should be. I have to say those peanut butter pickle sandwiches are the best. A neighbor who lived across made them for her kids and I was one of the gang that hung out. I know they sound awful, and I wasn't sure that I wanted to try them at first, but man yummo. Yes, I still have a crave for them every once in a while and indulge myself. See chocolate isn't the only thing I want......

Today was what I am terming as an owie day, I deal with Fibromyalgia, sounds quite interesting right? Not even, it basically means your joints and muscles hurt all the time and you are exhausted. I am having some success with the meds they have me on. Exercise is the most important factor, regardless of the pain, ya gots to keep moving. I have my up days and my down days but as I go along on this journey I learn a little more and learn what works best for me. It is easy, no. Will I survive, yep I will. I choose to look forward to things, simple daily things. Like the 15 seconds of no pain when I wake up. I am so grateful for that 15 seconds.
And those add up every day to a little piece without pain. I have those around me who love me daily, friendships that encourage and keep me going, a Savior who know and understands pain,
and have good cries when I need to. Those are as important as the other things, because I can't bottle up the pain that I emotionally go through. It won't help me in the long run. Releasing and letting go will. A life lesson that is learned daily. Oh yeah and most important, have a good laugh lots and lots and lots during each day. It truly is good medicine.

So remember wherever you are at, take one moment at a time, take a deep breath and realize that you are not alone in whatever you are going through. In this huge world around us there are others in similiar circumstances. Don't forget it doesn't negate where you are at, your pain is still pain. But don't ever think that you are the only one in that boat. Share with those around you that you trust, be real, let them hold you up on those days that it takes every bit of energy you have to put one foot in front of the other, and know that cirumstances change. This trail that you are going through will come to an end and you will be stronger and more compassionate to those around you because you do know what it was like.
Hugs to each and every one of you.