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Someone close to me continues to tell me that "expectations are the enemy". I now agree. I no longer expect anything. Less disappointment that way.
I hope for good things every day, and am usually pleased when at least one good thing happens. It sometimes is just a funny statement that makes my day.
Our first LLMD talked about how "low the bar is". A good day then was if hubby was able to stay out of bed for more than 2 hours at a time. Amazing how low functioning he still is after 4.5 years of aggressive treatment. The bar remains very low, but I hope every day still.
Hoping for more improvements for us all in 2008.
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kelmo
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Take "should" out of your life...NOW. Don't let anyone "should" on you for 2008.
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Geneal
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I probably should have written "wishes" instead of expectations.
I want these things to happen for me and my family,
But won't be disappointed if they don't.
I feel like the little Engine that Could.
"I think I can, I think I can", etc.
It will be ok (except for the house) if these wishes don't get granted in 2008.
Wishing you all a better, healthier year in 2008.
Hugs,
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My wishes for 2008
1. That Geneal get her house-and that she sends us all pictures of her husband carrying her over the threshold!!!!
2.That Azure Wish and I hook up by satelite so we can do chair pilates together. I have a tape, too-which I just had to have immediately- it was going to solve all my problems- and I never even opened it. I wish for an exercise buddy.
3. That Wizard and her husband become so good at doing the limbo they make it under the Low Bar and become winners-standing tall and triumphant.
4.That Kelmo keeps reminding us that we shouldn't be shoulding on ourselves.
5. And finally -full circle-that Geneal realize she already has what she wishes for- a positive attitude.
My prayer for 2008 is that a small candle of hope burns brighter and brighter in all our hearts.
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Okay- now that I'm done with waxing(get it?) poetic let's get down to the nitty gritty:
I sincerely hope in 2008 that I get a job before my disability runs out. Preferably an evening job in a book store since it takes me all day to wake up and I love books.
I learn how to use the Kitchen Aid mixer I got for Christmas so I can make a loaf of bread rather than a brick of bread.
I get all my stuff out of storage and unpacked or donated to Goodwill so I don't have to keep paying storage rental and I learn how to "let go"-or to put it in a better light-"pass it on".
I get the Christmas Tree down before Valentine's Day.
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Enjoyed reading your posts.
Thinking this am that I sure hope I keep in better contact with my lyme doc than I have since moving.
Hoping to make contact with him every 3 months if at all possible.
I'd like to start attending church or a Bible STudy or both. (Either need a lift for car so I can get the reclining power chair there or ?)
Thought of a small trailer and hitch to transport power chair. Guessing that would be less expensive too.
Hoping to continue to be able to walk several times a week in the forest and extend the time I am on my feet.
Hoping to be able to do my own household chores and meal prep.
Hoping to finally resolve the workmens' comp and calpers disability...may be too late..may have resolved itself but need to at least be well enough to find out.
Hoping for a special friend that is compassionate and easy to be around in my home town and our health is well enough we can do things like go to the movies or go for a walk.
Hoping my friends from out of state come visit more this year and I am well enough when they come to enjoy them.
I think the big objective is to find more things to be successful at and that I can do.
It would be great if I could read novels again.
Hoping to read more of what others have posted here later after I have some down time.
I'll write more later.
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My wishes for 2008:
That my daughter would continue to improve. That by next September she would be doing what she loves to do, acting in a great play.
That my daughter finds a good friend.
That my son would find his passion in life.
That we could get out of the debt this disease has brought to our lives.
And, Cobby, I got a kitchenaide mixer that I have no room for, but my husband used his work anniversary gift choice on that for me. So, now I HAVE to use it.
That a new dog will come into our lives that will bring us companionship and joy.
That I would again have a place to sing, and the energy to do it.
This all sounds selfish, but it's the first time I have really let myself say these things.
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Azure and Cobby -- Regarding your exercise desire! There is a Walkers/Hikers club here (General Support) . . . but it is for any type of exercise. We are all encouraging each other to get moving . . . and supporting each other when we can't. We would love it if you (and anyone else) would join us
Wishes for 2008:
--That my meditation circle continues to learn and grow
--That the new LLMD that I am seeing at the end of February is a good choice for me
--That I lose weight and become healthy
--That I am able to organize my genealogy research results
--That the Green Bay Packers win the Super Bowl
-- That you are all able to find the path to wellness this year!!
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I am not sure my husband will carry me over the threshhold.
However, I am sure that wings of joy will ferry me across.
Hope to hear from the builders tomorrow and get the houseplans updated to include
All the changes my husband made .
Looking for a slab in let's say maybe two weeks.
I am going to take pictures and figure out how to post them
So you all can be part of our journey. I have the best extended family ever.
Hugs,
Geneal
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--That I actually start using my juicer sitting unused on the kitchen table. & start nourishing my body with all sorts of vitamins and minerals.
--That I keep up my new contemplative meditation practice.
--That I can learn to forgive those who have wronged me (like ducks... this is a hard one.)
--That the ducks see the light!
--That I engage in more Lyme activism efforts as I continue to heal and gain strength.
--That I make sure everyone who has helped me through this disease this pasy year knows how much their kindness has meant to me, and how dear they are to my heart.
--That I grow in compassion and empathy rather than resentment and bitterness.
--That I learn to appreciate the small things that I can do; focus on my abilities rather than disabilities; learn to see the fragile beauty of everday moments (and find sustaining joy in this).
--That I find the strength to get through my worst days, no knowing what terrible herxes 2008 will bring.
--That IDSA will sink.
--That ILADS and all LLMD heros will triumph!
--That every single one of us goes into remission!
OR...
AT LEAST....
--That we all continue to nurture the hope of wellness, whatever that will come to mean uniquely to each of us.
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Ellie, had a new juicer that I purchased right before I got sick. Champion Juicer.
It sat there a few years before I started using it.
I had a person coming into the home to prepare meals, etc at that time.
She froze the juicer.
I later learned that they need to be oiled.
I think she just let it get too hot but not sure.
Either way, it did not move with me.
Just a head's up on the juicer.
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