This certainly has been a trying week for me. Had an ER visit Saturday night with what I thought was an ear infection. Went to the doctor Monday with what I thought was pink eye. Went to the doctor again on Wednesday and was diagnosed with Shingles. Isn't Shingles an old person's disease? Oh yeah, that's right I am old.
Well, with this diagnosis has come significant pain. I told several people that childbirth was nothing compared to this pain. After several trips to eye doctors and regular doctors I think we have finally rounded the corner and I am on the road to recovery.
Along this road I have done much thinking and contemplating on this "inconvenience" in my life. One of my ways with handling the pain is simply to think of all of the good things that have come out of this. Here is just a sampling of the thoughts that have crossed my mind:
1) At least it is not terminal. This is nothing compared to people who have to suffer this pain for months and years.
2) I am surrounded with the best family anyone could ask for. My kids have been absolutely fantastic! My Mom has made two trips down here to watch the kids so I can go to appointments. My husband has agreed to take over this weekend since he is home.
3) Other than the first two doctors I saw, I have had WONDERFUL doctors who have been kind and compassionate. (I made brownies and wrote notes for the nurse and doctor because that was the only way I could outwardly show them how much I appreciated all they did for me.)
4) I have great friends who made me Tuna Noodle Casserole and delivered it so I didn't have to worry about dinner on Thursday.
5) My neighbors have been wonderful, as always, with their support and willingness to take my children. Thanks to Karen, Amy, and Kelly! You are the best.
6) I am blessed to live in a time where medications are available to control if not alleviate some of the symptoms of this horrible virus.
7) And most importantly, I have been blessed by God who has given me the strength to get through this difficult week. Thank you God for answering my prayers!
So, all in all, this has been an experience that has taught me to look for all the good things I have. Keeping a positive attitude has made all the difference in the world. I am ready to get back to life as I knew it and don't wish to ever have this again.
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So glad you are turning that corner and the worst seems to be over. I'm always happy to help, because I know you would do it for me....and you have!!
I can't believe what a good attitude you are having. I think I might be crying under my covers if I were in your shoes (as long as the covers weren't touching my face ...)! :) But looking at the positive surely does help make such a hard situation seem much more bearable. Hang in there, and again, get some rest! Praying for you ...
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