Dear Loved Ones, May 23, 2015
Being Chronically Ill
sucks! I'm sure watching me be Chronically Ill really sucks, too.
There's not a day that goes by that I didn't wish that this disease
would just disappear from my life—OUR lives, really; but,
let's be honest, it's not looking too promising. So I guess that the
best thing that we can do is buck up and do the best that we can
under the circumstances. I try to look at it as a blessing of
sorts—weird, I know—because I think that Gastroparesis has made
me a stronger person. It's a bummer that something like this has had
to come into my life to make that happen, but...
Se la vie!
I want everyone to know
that I love and appreciate all of your prayers and support. I am
thankful for your understanding during my difficult times and my good
times, as well. Thank you for embarking with me down this adventure
that is Diary of A Gastroparesis Warrior and the outlet that it has
afforded me. Thank you for allowing me to educate you and whomever
else out there in this great wide world about this little known
disease. Thank you for just being understanding.
Please continue to be
sympathetic toward days when I have to cancel plans, be a party
pooper, or am a little melancholy. You know that is not my normal
M.O, but just means that my normal gusto has just “gusted” out
the window that day and I need a breather. Don't EVER feel bad
for asking how I am, that's showing concern, but don't chuck me under
the chin and tell me to “buck up” because I might buck you under
the chin and chuck you out of the door! I don't expect you to
understand what it is I'm experiencing, but you can ALWAYS ask
me to describe it—or just admit you don't know and say you're
thinking of me! Empathy and sympathy goes a long way!
At the end of the day, a
simple text, a “hey, lets get coffee/catch a movie”, dropping a
card in the mail does wonders for a person's mood. We all lead a busy
lives, even those of us who are Chronically Fabulous—but a little
thought counts!
Sincerely,
Christine
