Dr. Jekyll and Mrs. Hyde

I have been adjusting to a new medication these past couple of weeks. The initial side effects were not surprising but one caused me to feel like I had about 10 pots of coffee in my system. This, in turn, caused my mouth to run a muck. I'm sure I could have provided some very funny material for a sitcom. Other times made me wonder what it must be like to for someone to try and live with me... aka my husband.

For more then three years now, my husband has had to learn how to navigate the ups, downs, and ins and outs of my various mood swings resulting from the side effects of various pain medications, frustrations, fear and sadness. Today was another stellar example of one of those states where I wanted to rip off everyone's head (heavy sigh).

Hear Ye, Hear Ye!!

This goes out to those wonderful individuals who stand by us.

THANK YOU!!!

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It is not easy living with someone or caring for someone with chronic pain or other chronic illnesses. I can't imagine trying to put up with me (especially on days like today). I also don't want to take for granted the fact that my husband does love me and will stand by me no matter what. He didn't sign up for this and he is the last person I should be getting cranky with!

I also know that there are some people who are not as fortunate as I am. I can't begin to imagine what it must be like trying to go down this journey alone. This is why I am so passionate about my chronic pain ministry. My tag line says -

No one should EVER have to struggle through pain alone

One of my goals is to help people set up local support groups in their area. I will be working on this initiative over the next while and will keep you posted on my progress. In the meantime, I wish you peace. I pray for you that you would find strength and rest in the Lord. He is transforming my life in to something amazing through my pain journey. I know He has an amazing purpose for your life as well. Maybe it's to be an inspiration to others, or to be there for someone else who is hurting, but you have gifts which are uniquely yours. Don't ever forget that.