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Linda M Wilkins

Sick Humor: The top ten worst suggestions commonly given to someone with a chronic illness



Sometimes you just gotta have a sense of humor!

The top ten worst suggestions commonly given to someone with a chronic illness:
1)Have you tried holistic options? (many. I’ll bring it back up with my doctor on my next visit, thanks.)
2) Could it be your stress? (My opinion is, it is my illness. I’ll bring it up with my doctor though, thanks.)
3) Could it have to do with the altitude? (I’ll bring it up with my doctor…thanks.)
4) I read in {insert any generic magazine here} about a new medication. Have you heard about it? (I was on it when it came out 17 years ago. but I’ll bring it up with my doctor. thank you.)
5) Have you thought about being in a trial study? (I’ll ask my doctor. thanks?)
6) WOW. If I were you, I don’t know what I would do. I might just kill myself. (Thanks?)
7) Have they found what is causing the problem? (no. my doctor is an idiot. I’ll remind him, thanks!) Have you tried hypnosis? (I’m still sick, but when the phone rings I bark like a dog.)
9) Have you googled your illness? (….no! thanks!)
10 Have you ever thought you were getting sick because you haven’t wrapped your house in aluminum foil because, you know, the aliens have been bugging our houses for the past 30 years and in some cases, making people really sick. I read on…..gee I lost the web site. but it’s true! I heard it from Sally’s cousin’s sister-in- law. And then every time you use deodorant you would think you would be warding off these bugging rays

, but it still makes it worse, so you are not being pro-active to your health by wearing that deodorant. I can’t believe you! If you wanted to get better you would stop wearing deodorant..(voice gets fainter and fainter the further you just walk away.) THANKS!!!!!!!!!!

Article written by Amy-Beth Maran , © 2007 butyoudontlooksick.com

reBlog from chronicillnesspaindevotionals.wordpress.com: Chronic Illness Pain Daily Devotionals

I found this fascinating quote today:

Recently I read a story that Philip Yancey records in his book on “Prayer,”* about a lady in Nepal who was stricken with leprosy and had lost parts of her hands, feet, face and even her sight. She was the kind of person whose appearance would stop many people from wanting to come close to her, or maybe even notice her. Philip goes on to tell how she was a beautiful Christian lady who really shined the light of Christ to those who met her and helped take care of her. He also shared how he keeps a picture he took of this lady and his wife on his desk to remind him of the beauty that God sees, rather than the trappings of beauty the world seems to think matter.chronicillnesspaindevotionals.wordpress.com, Chronic Illness Pain Daily Devotionals, May 2010

You should read the whole article.

"I will remember the deeds of the Lord..."

I found this fascinating quote today:

“I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago.” (Psalm 77:11).chronicillnesspaindevotionals.wordpress.com, Chronic Illness Pain Daily Devotionals, May 2010

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Oh my poor...

...Blog. I've neglected you so callously in the last months. Would it help if I told you I was sick? No: because as you so obviously know, sickness is the reason for this Blog. Bear with me while I finish this latest course of antibiotics judiciously prescribed by my guileless, proficient ENT, Dr. S. Radgens, and I promise, God willing, I'll get back to you soon. LM

This young lady has a powerful, passionate voice, that has blessed me many times over. Enjoy...

Which is Worse

Which is Worse: Self-pity or Self-righteousness


Invisible illness, invisible friends, invisible family
What happens then?
The pain becomes worse
Loneliness sets in
Next comes depression
Is that not a sin?

They don’t want to hear, talk of what they can’t see
Don’t care if you cry
It’s redundant, you see
Keep your chin up
Lie about how you feel
But wait, isn’t that?
Yes, that is a sin

I’m NOT invisible, I just want to scream
It’s the illness, you see, that isolates me
Do they care, do they know, do they think about me
Or do they think in their hearts that they’re better than me
Because guess what people—guess what if you do
You’ll find in the end that it is not true
With that kind of logic, you will not win
Because I know for SURE, that THAT is a sin

LMWilkins

Nice thoughts from www.sparkpeople.com

If you have one true friend you have more than your share.

- Thomas Fuller, English clergyman & historian



The value of friendship

We all have a handful of acquaintances--those people with whom we work or see at the store and casually say hello to and move on. But a friend is someone you confide in, bring over for an afternoon cup of coffee, invite to your wedding, or cry with when a loved one passes away. You just feel a sense of safety with a friend. Don't wait until a rainy day to express how much a good friend means to you. Often we are unaware of how much we mean to others until they speak up, and likewise we never know how much another person might truly need to hear such affirmations. An approving, cheerful word of encouragement can thrill a heart. Be sure to always say kind words before you part, show sympathy during hard times and affection during wonderful ones. Life would not be the same without positive friendships. Express your gratitude to someone today who has made a difference in your world!

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Thoughts on rain...

Thoughts on rain...

Yes, again, today we had rain
And you know that with Fibro, rain brings on pain
Don't get me wrong though, I'm not here to complain
I just look to the heavens, there's much more to gain

BEAUTIFUL flowers, some already in bloom
Many more waiting, takes the edge off the gloom
God doesn't leave us hanging: crying, wallowing in doom
Keep your heart and mind open, SUMMER'S coming SOON!

Jump in the pool, because it's so hot
Flowers all around us, who would have thought
Just a couple of weeks could bring on such a draught
Hmmm, what am I going to do now, with that RAINcoat I bought???

LMW c2009

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