Okay so today was quite a very difficult day. My brother has been suffering from a mental illness and he had another major episode today. It has not only been difficult his wife and children but also on all of his extended family as well.
Today when I was notified by my family of the seriousness of the issues I immediately felt concern and compassion for all of my family. But my hubby and kids knew I had been in a difficult flare this week. They are becoming very protective of my health and do not like to see me flare. My daughter who is a registered nurse reminded me that each time you flare you are causing the tumors in your lungs to flare which cause greater pain and more scar tissue. She reminded me that these flares can take years off of my life.
I think the hardest thing for me to try and do is put myself and my health first before helping others. I have always been the one to sacrifice whatever is necessary in order to help others, I really have a hard time saying no to anyone who needs my help! Having this illness has definitely taught me that I can't be everything and everywhere for everybody even when I really want to!
My husband had to get very upset with me and actually take me away so that I would not get myself involved in the middle of things again. Even though I think I can handle I am learning the stress alone from these situations can really do a number on my health. I did some research on stress today and I found out that stress is a huge trigger in causing a person with sarcoidosis to flare up. Depending on how stressful the event is in your life will determine the severity and duration of my flare up!
Boy do I ever need to remember that when dealing with any type of stressful situations. BUT SERIOUSLY….. life is just dang stressful in and of itself. I think I really need to do more things to DE-STRESS…. I just found this online. 20 scientific ways to de-stress. I think I like the eating chocolate, banana, or crocheting the very best!
Tonight my hubby took me to dinner and a movie to de-stress. We decided to take our grand baby as she is a HUGE stress reliever in and of itself. It was her first movie and we thought she would love, How to Train Your Dragon! Turns out she was more interested in the lights on the stairs of the theater and once she became bored with that she wanted out of that dark room! Soooo we spent the night outside of the theater where she enjoyed the arcade, fountain, flowers, and even the candy store much more! Although we only got to see about 20 minutes of the movie we had more fun watching and playing with her outside of the theater.
Ireland is really the best stress relief around!!!! If you don't have a baby in your life… borrow or visit one for a few hours it will do wonders for your health!!!
I am so thankful the Lord sent this little light into our lives, He knew what we would need to make it through even our most difficult days!
Hi GRAMMY!
HEY LOOK GRAMMY…. BAMPA is letting me drive this thing!
PLAYING WITH WATER!
She learned to point on our trip to cali!
PRETTY FLOWERS with Grandma
CUTE PIC
Don't worry Kaylee we never let her eat it, we only took a picture of it! haha
Our Cutie Putootie…. or what Uncle J'Dee call her!
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