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3/5/13 6:33 P

Thank you for prayers. Thank you also for the freezing cooked portions. I will certainly do that when I can. I am having trouble today standing long enough to do much. thank you again.
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3/4/13 11:17 P

Peaking in before I head to bed - hope all is well on this front ...that sounds silly to say but I really mean it - I just want each of us to feel like we have overcome one obstacle today and that each of our pain levels will be a little lower tomorrow and that we can each see a little glimmer of new hope in some area of our lives. Hugs and take care of each other while I am away for a couple of days to the big city - eye appointment makes good excuse to see Elderly aunt and shop and overnight with DD be back late Wednesday. Take care.

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3/4/13 11:26 A

Praying for you Kathy!

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3/3/13 10:00 P

Such wonderful advice Linda. I understand how you feel Kathy...you feel like all you do is complain...but we hurt all the time and it is hard not to....plus venting is good for us...especially when you know they understand what you are going through.
I am kinda in the same boat...I lie alone and if I don't cook I don't eat so I battle finding healthy quick and easy ,meals.
I am happy to hear you guys vent so I know I am not alone.

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3/3/13 7:50 P

Praying Praying Praying
Oh dear friends, how I pray for strength for this hour, for this day, for this flare...
I encourage you to write a plan and follow it
I have a page that says what medication how often and blanks for times taken, for liquids to drink and how much and how often, for protein to eat and have it ready in the freezer in special package helps to have three ounces of cooked chicken, beef, pork and fish ready to eat just thaw or micro wave on days I cannot face cooking. Also eggs boiled or easily scrambled...fruits and veggies the same way...liquids are main defense for me though...

So take pain med, record it, set alarm clock for next dose, eat and take liquids to bed or couch or recliner.... lots of warmth and softness surrounding me and tissues and music available.

I cannot imagine my husband having the same levels of pain at the same time ...You have a unique situation and yes i will pray!!! Got your name written in the list and on my way over to your page to learn about you. Gentle hugs and love. ~Linda

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3/3/13 7:38 P

I know I have not checked in for sooo long--- again. I get to the place I think what is the use.
I have had a flareup for so long I don't remember it any other way. I feel like crying but I have to be up for my husband who is in the same state.
I have been trying to get my second book published for a month now. It has been one technical problem after another. I have been too ill to attend church much and my Bible study ever. That is where I ask fro prayer. Someone please pray for me. Some days neither of us are well enough to cook. I am sorry for complaining.
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3/1/13 4:59 P

Sounds great. I am sick with a terrible head cold and it is making me flare too....so we are in the same boat.

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3/1/13 3:25 P

Made myself a strawberry/banana smoothie with lots of flaxseed. That took care of the sugar craving. A soak in my garden tub has helped the muscles.

thanks everyone!

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3/1/13 1:23 P

Heidi..so sorry to hear you are feeling bad. Prayers for you!

Hugs,
Sarah

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3/1/13 11:43 A

Praying, Heidi! My the Lord give you grace to stand firm and resist, and may He be your comfort and fill your soul, satisfying all your desires.

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3/1/13 11:21 A

and I'm reeeeaaaallllyyyy wanting comfort foods (chocolate and pastries)

Pray for me!!!

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