I gave Blood today!

Today I gave blood! That may not seem like a big deal to you but there are so many things that I can not do. And this is one thing that I can do. The information that they gave us at the donation center says I helped 3 people by giving blood. I am celebrating a victory!

I also drove myself to the donation center and got my scooter out of the trunk by myself!

Yesterday, I went to a family birthday party also by myself! My husband was bowling in the city tournament. A really big deal to bowlers.

I also was able to go with my husband to a viewing in Fayette, OH. A trip that long is hard on me, but I went anyway to be there for a family member (of the deceased). It was hard, but I made it and am doing O.K.now.

I am very thankful to God for his help!!!!

Facing Reality

I was reading an online newsletter about fibromyalgia, one of the articles was about "facing reality." Facing reality is a hard thing to do sometimes, especially in regard to our bodies limitations. When we have a condition that limits what we can do now, as opposed to what we used to be able to do, we often struggle to face reality. Sometimes it feels like giving up! Other times it is a relief to accept what cannot be changed. The Serenity Prayer is a great help to those of us in the struggle to face reality.
Lord. give me the Courage to Change the things I can.
The Serenity to Accept the things I cannot change.
And the Wisdom to Know the difference. Amen

It is only God who can give us what we need in our day to day living with limitations. This prayer is a good one for those of us who have to daily "Face Reality."