Wednesday 4 July 2018

Everyone's been sick with a flu, a cold, or a virus, and I can't complain because I haven't been.  I said the other day to my hubby, 'I'd rather be sick with a flu or cold or virus once or twice a year than have Fibro all year round'... He's in the thick of it and said 'I'd swap you right now'... (he really didn't mean it!!!)...

It got me to thinking that we all have good and bad things in our lives.  Some things I wouldn't ever swap, and I guess in a way I am thankful it is me and not my children that have Fibro or chronic pain.  I couldn't bear to see them struggle with the inconsistencies (the flares) and the unknown elements of this syndrome.  I am thankful that they are healthy and get the odd flu or virus than have to deal with wondering what one day to the next will be like.  It is a finicky business this Fibro!!

It is horrible to have family members unwell.  I rarely get sick, which is such a funny thing, I am actually really healthy, it makes me laugh.  Some may say it is a tiny blessing, something to be thankful for not having to deal with common every day sickness on top of Fibro.  I guess I am thankful, and I guess that I wouldn't change my situation for the health of someone else.  Healthy as a horse except I have Fibro (that's quite the statement!).

We all know that we have to count the good days as blessings, and I continue to do that.  What we have to do to get through, is look at in a different light, look at from all angles, look at it from the bright side of life.  I am thankful it is me and not the ones I love the most in this world!!  

Keep well, fellow Fibro sufferers, keep your chin up, keep thinking positive, and always look on the bright side of life :)