MIA…

Hello friends, fellow Chronic Illness warriors, and Beauty warriors. I have been off of the radar for a while. Can you guess why? Yes, you probably guessed correctly. I have been very sick and in mucho dolor (a lot of pain).

Chronic Illness does not discriminate-or care. It is an evil monster who seeks to destroy you. Every day is a battle on home turf. Some days you win, some days you lose. Let’s just say my troops have not been up to par lately.

I am completely overwhelmed by the number of Specialists I need to see right now. Prioritizing and making appointments are taking their toll on me.

I lost 10 pounds in November, due to GI problems. That is just one of the many medical problems that I am having right now. I don’t mean to sound redundant, but Chronic Illness itself, is very redundant. Sometimes it feels like living in the movie Groundhog Day…same “stuff” different day.

Siteman Cancer Center is working on getting me into the Oncologist before March, due to the recent abnormal cancer checkup I had. Sometimes it feels like the anxiety about an issue can be even worse than the issue itself. Potential relapse of cancer is very concerning to me, and anxiety provoking. This is where faith, and good friends/family come in quite handy. Everybody needs a shoulder to cry on sometimes.

In the meantime, I am continuing Physical Therapy, and trying to take care of myself. Those of us with Chronic Illness need to remember to drink plenty of water, supplement our nutrition, get plenty of rest, and try not to isolate ourselves from the world, and those who love us. I know this is easier said than done.

Hang in there my fellow Warriors. I am praying for all of us 🙏🏽. Talk to you soon. Keep your head up!!