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Kitties Mom


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I have to say that this section is an inspiring section for me.

I have arthritis in my spine.  Most days are painful to say the least but it doesn't stop me.  They may have to fuse my spine later on, but right now the meds gets me through.  I feel like I have no problems when reading what some of the others are dealing with.

On the other hand, I am seeing what DH and I can do to make our trailer better for me.  I love being in the trailer because everything is close.  My biggest problem is the animals we bring along but they are at home too.  

My DH loves to go...go anywhere so the travel trailer is great for him.  WE went to my in-laws for the weekend but took the trailer.  (they live about 2 hours from us)  It was great because when I needed a nap (pain wears me out) I went back to the trailer and slept.

We want to do so much and knowing that others have traveled this road ahead already or are still traveling it, inspires me.

Considering my past jobs, I know a lot of what you are saying.  I am a certified special education teacher.  I have worked in a Disability Resource Center.  I currently work for Goodwill as an Employment specialist and Vocational Rehab "expert."  

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My main reason for this post is to say thank you to everyone who is willing to share as it makes our transitions easier.



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Kitties Mom,

I'm so sorry that you deal with so much pain. You sound very brave. Please tell me you aren't sleeping in the trailer while it's moving!? Upon rereading your post I realized you were resting while parked. Whew! I'm sure you'll plan short driving days and hope you both get to go, go go.

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I am happy that you are taking on what some would not. Pain is; I believe oneof the worst situations to deal with. The old saying for people who are physically challenged; "No pain; No gain. For some reason a few of us are chosen to carry overwhelming burdens. I can only speak for myself as I am a survivor of a few ruptured discs in my lower back; then there was the severe heart attack that left me short of breath; fatigued; etc.

I can't say it has not set me back from the plans that I had; but had to make some changes; don't have to like them but have to constantly re-learn how to deal with living differntly. I am sort of stationary for awhile but my "dream" is to get back on the winding roads in the future.

I even started a thread on RVillage for people who are physically challenged!!! Hope it brings many of us together; talking about it with one another helps us grow stronger physically; emotionally; and spiritually.

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Pieere,

As I've mentioned before, you and Lucky Mike are a constant source of inspiration. I recovered completely from myocardial infarction and have a whole network of stents that keep me going just fine. My DH, however had a lung removed and, even though he's cancer free now, still is hampered by loss of strength and endurance. Deep down I believe a lot of it is caused by the psychological impact of being vulnerable, he was so incredibly strong he just couldn't believe he could be brought down by a few bad cells. He now goes through periods when he's sure we can fulltime again and periods when he believes he can't do this or that or the other and he can only go for short trips. Your posts, and the posts of so many others who've had their own share of health mishaps, keep me dreaming.

Now I only need two things: to win a big lottery and to turn the clock backwards so I don't get any older. Neither impossible or improbable, right??

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Nothing is impossible or improbable.......life has its surprises at every corner!!

sometimes it doesn't always work as planned but it works. and your only as old as you feel..(yes there will be those days!).....there are the days I wipe tears from my eyes and cannot understand why.....and then I sit down and look out into the forest and understand we only get to do it once and every moment counts!!

Live , Breathe , Relax.......



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manycats wrote:

Pieere,

As I've mentioned before, you and Lucky Mike are a constant source of inspiration. I recovered completely from myocardial infarction and have a whole network of stents that keep me going just fine. My DH, however had a lung removed and, even though he's cancer free now, still is hampered by loss of strength and endurance. Deep down I believe a lot of it is caused by the psychological impact of being vulnerable, he was so incredibly strong he just couldn't believe he could be brought down by a few bad cells. He now goes through periods when he's sure we can fulltime again and periods when he believes he can't do this or that or the other and he can only go for short trips. Your posts, and the posts of so many others who've had their own share of health mishaps, keep me dreaming.

Now I only need two things: to win a big lottery and to turn the clock backwards so I don't get any older. Neither impossible or improbable, right??

    confuseconfuse  There are very many on this forum who are a great source of inspiration for me!!! Knowing you and your husband's recovery is doing well; gives me hope as well! LM is a blessing for us all! Tears are a form of emotional and spiritual healing; which when one feels better the physical pain takes a back seat!!! Some of the time I have to let being humble take over as my mouth can overide what I truly feel. Anger and Hate are my worst enemy; but I am getting better at controlling them.

   Nothing is improbable and everything is possible; especially when I let my Creator take the reigns!



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