Leaning on Others

I knew when I woke up that what I had planned for the day would be more then I could handle and would possibly set me into a painful flare-up. But sometimes you just have to do things that make you feel good mentally. I went to a baby shower, went to a store, and helped with my grand baby. Doesn't sound like much but by 5:00 pm my body was tanking. My breathing was labored, my energy was spent, and my chest pain was intense. Not to mention the migraine that was beginning due to my bodies tensing up from the pain.

Trying to find a balance while having this disease is something I struggle with daily. Not being able to do be that Super-Mom that I used to be can be quite devastating at times. Accepting and embracing my new normal is what I try and focus on each day. Finding the joy in this journey can be difficult at times. What helps me find peace in the process is when I focus on the little tender mercies the Lord sends to me each day. It might be a beautiful sunrise, or the warmth of the sun, or a friends smile, or even the love from my family that makes me realize just how blessed I am.
This quote reminds me to be grateful for the many blessing I do have and not focus on my daily struggles.

This blog has been a blessing to me. It has helped me to find and focus on the good things that happen each day and then share them. A few days ago I shared this blog on my facebook page with my family and friends. I started this blog to help me deal with this disease and to spread awareness about Sarcoidosis.   I am humbled and grateful for the opportunity to hear from many of you.  My hope is to be able to help others that may be struggling with this disease or others like it.

Please feel free to share your comments or questions with me either on this blog, by e-mail, or through Facebook. I am very willing to help you in any way that I can. My email is staciefuller@ymail.com

I am learning we can't get through life's challenges alone and that we need to lean on others in hard times.