Life is too Short to not Enjoy It….

Today was such a exciting day for my niece Karleigh. She was baptized today. I was so looking forward to supporting her on one of the most important days in her life. My kids and grand baby Ireland went with me today. It was at 9:00 am so I knew that I would make it just fine.

I was enjoying the baptism and also being able to hold and play with my grand baby. But by the time the baptism, confirmation, and brunch were over it was about noon and I was starting to tank big time. I knew I had to get home soon to rest and try to avoid an even more painful flare.

All in all it was a very good day. Although, I was enjoying myself and wanted to stay longer, and go to yard sales, I knew I must realize my limits. I think that is the hardest part about this disease. Is first to realize your body's limits and then follow through once it tells you that you are done. Its funny because my family can sometimes see that I am done way before I can.

I think it is because my brain is telling me that I can do this and do that, or go here or  go there. But my disease has a way of not allowing my body to be able to do what my brain wants to. I am learning to find a balance between what I want to do and what I can do. But it is definitely easier said then done.

Keeping a positive attitude and not focusing on what I can't do but instead embracing and enjoying every minute of what I can do helps me to stay happy and not get discouraged. Life it too short to not enjoy every single minute of it!