Life with Neuropathy:
What if you need help to stand? Get it! Lean against a tree or a pillar on your front porch. Better yet, maybe hold someone's hands or accept get a hug for a little extra support. Stand together gazing at a shimmering sunset.
On a tough day this assistance could be enough to get you to your feet. Or maybe not. You won't know until you try. But you won't be able to try unless you give someone the opportunity to touch you, know you. Reach out to you. Understand what you're facing and what kind of help you need.
Standing tall also helps support good posture. It makes you look better, stronger. You'll feel more healthy and upbeat as well. When possible combine standing tall with a fresh dose of sunshine.
Stand there, take a take a deep breath, and put your pain on hold. Shake out the cobwebs adn worries. Ignore it all for a second, forget your troubles and focus on the good gifts you have. Like the ability to stand on your own -- or with a boost from a friend -- for a few precious moments.
Sometimes we have lots of options. Sometimes far fewer. There are days I can't bear to stand. The pain in my joints, limbs, and muscles is too much.
But I can always sit tall. Enjoy the blue sky and sunlight. And look forward to -- dream about -- having more strength another day. Hopefully soon.
As always, I have so much to be grateful for: a precious wife and family and friends who support and encourage me. I lean on my faith in the Lord and continue to pray for healing and the opportunity to better serve others. What about you? What helps you to stand -- or sit -- tall when you feel like staying curled up under the blanket all day?
Thank for listening.
John
P.S. The death of a child can also add to the stress of neuropathy. Read my story here. For further thoughts visit Giving Mom a Break About her Meds, Let's Talk about Mobility, Let's Talk about Speed, Let's Talk about Changes, or Let's Talk about Giving Thanks. You can also read about Using a Handicap Placard, Walker Envy, Saying "Owww" when it hurts, Calluses and dealing with Pain, or the Humor of finding out your personal walker was a star on the TV show Monk! Here are a few thoughts on Exhaustion. If you have to grab a grab bar click here. Finally, if you ever find yourself dropping things like I do, please read this and its sequel about the difference between Tossing Something and Dropping It!
P.P.S. Thanks, David, for the perfect picture. Photo by https://unsplash.com/@DavidBoca.
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