tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post1426451851397786107..comments2024-03-16T10:18:51.784-07:00Comments on The Next Chapter In My Life: I am Overwhelmed with GratitudeDebbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16449564619872452771noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-27188744465976546472016-04-12T16:07:30.871-07:002016-04-12T16:07:30.871-07:00You make me smile SJ. :) I'm so glad that you...You make me smile SJ. :) I'm so glad that you had a good day yesterday and were able to find some deals and still have the energy to walk your precious pooch. :) You really do come to appreciate the simple thing in life that can so easily be taken for granted. I will have to check out the sauerkraut and try it the way you suggested. I love that stuff anyway so now I have an excuse to eat more it. :D I do hope that somehow you are able to get into that clinic. I love your friend's reply and I may start using it also.<br /><br />Thank you SJ for sharing your story with me too. It really does help to know that there are other people out there who are sharing this journey. ((((HUGS)))) to you my new friend! Be blessed@<br /><br />DebbieDebbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16449564619872452771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-21523950580573982342016-04-12T15:19:14.576-07:002016-04-12T15:19:14.576-07:00Dear Debbie,
Your post yesterday really blessed m...Dear Debbie, <br />Your post yesterday really blessed me. And now I'm writing to say thank-you for your encouragement and kindness in your reply. I will go and look at the youtube channel you recommended. I'll also look into the supplements. My Vitamin D level was checked and I am within the normal limits. I have found that B12 does help. I will look into other vitamins as well. Funny you should mention keiffer in your other post. I have been eating more keiffer, yogurt, and 'alive' sauerkraut. The latter being available in the refrigerator section of the grocery store and considered a living food. I watched an episode of DrOz who suggested serving it with a tsp of olive oil and a sprinkling of oregano. I add black pepper.Yum.<br />I have also tried to eliminate fast food and sugary foods. The best thing to come from being sick was a very thorough physical and many tests at a local hospital. I am on a wait list for a specialty clinic for CFS but have no hope of getting in any time soon, if ever. The last time I checked there was a wait list of over 800 and they only take in like 25/year.<br />So, finding your blog has been so encouraging to me. Just to know someone else has been effected by this illness is uplifting to me. My healthy friends who get 'tired' on the weekends from work and life just don't understand. And if one more person suggests I'm depressed... well, I just don't have the energy to go there.<br />Long story to say that I,too, have experienced what I hope are well meaning comments from others. The best reply I have now is from a friend with fibro. She just looks them straight in the eye and says "well, if you really want to know about it, go look it up online." I've started using that quite successfully.<br />But, really, I have had support in the most surprising of places and times. This illness has also given me more empathy for others. <br />I am thankful my crash from yesterday was limited to the day. Today has been a good day - I was able to go to the Senior's day at the thrift store and score some deals on dvds and books (my favs). And, of course, walk my dog. We don't walk far anymore but it's so nice to enjoy the fresh air. Hoping you have a joyful day. SJ in Vancouver BCSJ from Vancouver BChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322313419749423155noreply@blogger.com