Sunday Thoughts

Secret to have healthy life - be happy!

It's not always about medications, doctors, eating what is right, doing what is right. Happiness is the key to have less stressful life. Spend time with friends and family. And PRAY. Pray because we should thank God that He allows us to wake up every morning and always gives us unlimited chances to enjoy and appreciate His blessings. Whatever problems, illness, disease, painful symptoms you're experiencing right now.. just hold on, never give up. Remember let us be thankful that we can still feel pain because pain reminds us that we are alive.. that we are humans. Always look on the brighter side of everything. Life is not perfect but it is in our hands on how we can spend our life meaningful. 

HAVE A NICE AND MEANINGFUL DAY MY FELLOW FIGHTERS. :)

2014: The Attack of Shingles

Hi everyone! How are you my dear Lupies? Wishing you a pain-free and a happy day.

Just want to share a little update on my lupus life. Yes, I'm suffering now the pain brought about shingles. 

Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is caused by the Varicella zoster virus, which is also responsible for chickenpox. It occurs because of a reactivation of the chickenpox virus, which remains in the nerve cells of the body after an attack of chickenpox. People who contract chickenpox are at risk of developing shingles later in life, since the virus lies dormant in the body. Anyone who has had chickenpox can develop shingles. However, people who have never had chickenpox can catch the virus from another person with shingles. A person who has never had chickenpox, but comes into contact with a case of shingles, could develop chickenpox (not shingles). 

Symptoms of shingles

Shingles is a skin rash characterised by pain and blistering. Tender, painful skin signals the beginning of an attack. The skin then turns red and breaks out in tiny fluid-filled blisters. Shingles can affect any part of the body including the face. Classically, the rash caused by shingles takes the shape of a belt or band around or across the body. The rash forms its characteristic pattern because the virus works down the nerves that branch out from the spinal cord and encircle the body. The chest and stomach are most commonly affected. The rash can last for a few days or weeks. During that time, a scaly crust might appear. Once the attack is over, the skin usually returns to normal, but there can be some scarring in severe cases. (Source: betterhealth.gov.au)

Due to weakened immune system, we lupies are prone to different diseases, so it is very important to eat a balanced diet and take vitamin C.  Never let stress consume your body.

Remember:

"I am a strong person..
This pain will eventually heal.
This illness will soon fade away.
There is no sickness that can stop me from everything.
I will fight because I know I can.
I will show strength in times of weakness.
I will smile though I can feel pain.
I will cherish every second of my life."

Accepting the Risk

Do not tell yourself or to anyone that you have loved if you did not experience pain. A wound is a symbol that you have loved and you are strong. It gives you time to know and find yourself. Happy Sunday everyone!

medicine of LOVE ♥

GROW OLD WITH YOU :)

Click the link and watch the video on youtube. 

Every scene in the video reminds me of J especially when I’m in pain. 

  

"Carry you around when your arthritis is bad." ♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫

I'm just so thankful that I have him in my life. 

Dealing with Pain.

This picture speaks for itself. :)

What happen last September 23, 2010?

September 23, 2010

Life is too short to be angry at people around you. I know it’s wrong to lose hope now, but today I choose to be happy and spend a meaningful life. I want my last days to be momentous and exciting at the same time.

Being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease was a challenge given to me. I may not survive this battle but I’ve tried to fight -- fight for every pain, the struggle of taking different kinds of medicines just not to have a relapse of the disease condition and the most difficult of all is showing that you’re strong just to make your loved ones blissful.

Yes, I’ve been hurt by others. Well, those “others” refer to the people I once loved and still love. They are killing me emotionally and I ‘m just here left at the corner crying alone. Good thing, my Mom is there to support me and my heart really melts whenever she is giving me words of encouragement. She is the reason why I’m still here. Without her, I won’t be able to survive the pain I felt last year. Though, she offers lot of herbal medicines and ointments to me .. oh plus the Complete capsules she was selling, she never give up on me, trying to find a palliative treatment in my condition. God sent her to me as God gave me to her as her happiness.

I know, God is giving me more more more time to thank everyone. And sorry for those who are expecting that I’ll be strong until the end. Everyone has his own saturation point. Each individual has his own limits. And I guess I’ve got mine already. And now I offer to God my pain and my happiness.

(I was browsing my files in my laptop when I saw this document. Seems that last September 23, I want to give up. But look at me now - stronger, better and still fighting. I know depression may come into our lives especially when the pain strikes. But I assure you that being close to God can heal whatever pain you feel. Take a rest, PRAY, then sleep.)