Warning this is a rant...
Woke up this morning with such a feeling to get things done. I was able to
eat breakfast, walk outside to water my flowers. Felling pretty good I ask
my teenage boys to mow and trim the yard while I work in the kitchen. I did
ok for a few minutes, but then I had to sit down ( body was starting to
weigh 500 lbs). I thought hmm turn on some music and lighten up. I liked
that so I continue trying to accomplish what I had set out to do. Back in my
chair again. Phone rings hubby wants to come home for lunch he wants the two
left over pork chops, so I start to make lunch for all of us kids inc. We
all eat hubby returns to work and I again find myself sitting in my chair
except this time I am starting ache and hurt in my joints. I decide to go
surf the net to see if that will get me going, I end up laying down for the
rest of the afternoon. It is 4:30 and I have not finished anything. I asked
my son to unload the dishwasher so that I can reload it. I felt so bad that
I had to ask him for help. I feel so bad that my hubby works two jobs and
goes to school full time, and I do not do what he does and maybe I can do
more. I feel so lazy and worthless sometimes. I have enrolled in school for
this fall maybe that will help me? I feel like one day he will end up
resenting me.
Sorry but this has actually been a rough day for my RA and I am frustrated.
RhondaM
Wanda - 19 Jul 2004 23:06 GMT
Rhonda, I am so sorry about you having a bad day. But thank God tommrow
is amother day and I will say a pray for you now. I know just how you
feel. I just got married last Nov. and I have been sick every since.
Hurting until you don't know what to do, going to the Dr so much. It
sounds as if you have a good family and you are blessed. Praying, Wanda
> Warning this is a rant...
> Woke up this morning with such a feeling to get things done. I was able to
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> RhondaM
Nann Bell - 19 Jul 2004 23:17 GMT
(((((((((((((((((Rhonda)))))))))))))) believe me, I hear you loud and clear.
I feel so bad that we've had to dip into the investments lately because I
can't work. But I really just can't hold down an ordinary job, I can only
work if it's something where I work for myself and do bits and pieces of it
when able. It sucks. Usually I remember that I am a help to my husband and
am valuable to all my family just by virtue of who I am, but it's hard to
think that way on bad days.
we just had an argumaent and discussion that started with when we can buy
another vehicle adn ended up with me making some forceful points about
control - I've had almost none over my life for several years now, aside from
deciding whether to follow along with my husband's path. It's been hard on
me and I can't see another year where I'm under others' control, which I will
be without a second vehicle. It makes sense to wait financially, but
emotionally it is hard to take. I want to do things when I am able, not when
someone else can help me....... this is turning into my own rant! Sorry
about that. But I know where you are coming from. Try to be gentle to
yourself for now. Remember that even healthy people have days they can't get
it all done. Remember your future daughters-in-law will thank you for
training your suns well! LOL
I hope tomorrow is better and that your classes in the fall go well.

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Char - 20 Jul 2004 05:26 GMT
>Usually I remember that I am a help to my husband and
>am valuable to all my family just by virtue of who I am, but it's hard to
>think that way on bad days.
One day, in the presence of my 14 yo niece, I said to Myron (and not really in
jest), "You should just take me out and shoot me, and put me out of my misery."
Amanda came over and gave me a big hug and said "Oh NO Aunt Char. I love you
and I would miss you so much."
We may feel worthless (as I do so much of the time), but the people who love
us, dont see it that way.
Hang tough, ladies. If you are lucky enough to have someone who loves you, I
garantee they dont think you are worthless.
Neither do I.
Char
"Remember, I'm pulling for ya'. We're all in this together." Red Green
DCHAM - 20 Jul 2004 14:52 GMT
>>about folks up north forgetting
I'm really ill, MIke replied "well, you've got such a wonderful smile, it's
hard for them to remember you feel lousy."
you've got a keeper, nann.
diane
Nann Bell - 20 Jul 2004 23:19 GMT
>>> about folks up north forgetting
> I'm really ill, MIke replied "well, you've got such a wonderful smile, it's
> hard for them to remember you feel lousy."
>
> you've got a keeper, nann.
I think so :) That quote went in a thank you letter I wrote him this week.

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donnah - 20 Jul 2004 15:55 GMT
(((Char)))
thanks for sharing this! it's been so darn hard the last several weeks
to feel "worthy" when I couldn't do anything...and I know that being
sick was not my fault, but seeing Nick do everything was not a happy
feeling.
And I still can't drive for another 3-6 weeks...
donnah
> >Usually I remember that I am a help to my husband and
> >am valuable to all my family just by virtue of who I am, but it's hard to
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donnah - 19 Jul 2004 23:17 GMT
(((Rhonda)))
I am so sorry you are going through this...
it will get better...and rant all you want--it's good for the mind and
body.
donnah
> Warning this is a rant...
> Woke up this morning with such a feeling to get things done. I was able to
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> RhondaM
Diwitt - 19 Jul 2004 23:35 GMT
Rhonda - If it makes you feel any better, it's 6:60 and I'm still in my PJ's.
The most I did today was make popcorn. I went from the chair in the bedroom to
the chair in the family room. I think I let the dog out once. We all have days
like this. Just give yourselve permission to take time to heal and do what you
can. Beating up on yourself isn't good for you!
Diane W.
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you'll die today." - James Dean
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debbie m. - 20 Jul 2004 00:53 GMT
((((((((((((((Rhonda))))))))))))
I'm sorry your feeling so tired.
I kinda know how you feel. Last weekend I helped to move my daughter. I
could only carry very, very light things. She lives up three flights of
stairs. That was fun. I felt like I wasn't contributing much. Even what
little I did I wound up feeling bad for the next several days. I was
thinking how would I ever be able to work again.
Anyway, not to take away from how you feel, but just wanted to let you know
others have been there too. Hope you get to feeling better soon.
debbie m.
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> Warning this is a rant...
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RhondaM - 20 Jul 2004 02:31 GMT
I figured if anyone knew how I felt it was this group! I think everyone here
deals with what I went through today! I do feel better tonight after I
ranted a bit
> ((((((((((((((Rhonda))))))))))))
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Squirrely - 20 Jul 2004 10:02 GMT
Something we all need to remember when we are feeling worthless. We are on
this group. We help support overs in numerous ways. That makes us worthy.
We also are there for our familys. We may not be able to shop, cook, clean
whatever but we still have a mind and we are supportive of them, we help
them with advice, etc, etc.
We talk on the phone to others and maybe something we say helps them out. We
might talk to neighbors or other people and say something that helps support
them or help them make a decision, or just let them know we care.
We share alot of ourselves to numerous people. Who knows how that might have
impacted them.
We help in so many ways that we don't think we do but it does mean something
to someone.
I hope that helps. I am running at the fingers here.
;-)
We go to the drs and maybe smile at someone. That makes their day better.
Ok, I am going. I could run on and on here.

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Love and hugs to all
Good thoughts coming your way too.
Squirrely Jo
> Warning this is a rant...
> Woke up this morning with such a feeling to get things done. I was able to
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Nann Bell - 20 Jul 2004 14:39 GMT
wonderful words, SJ. And your line about smiling at someone is so true.
I've had many times when I was having a bad day and a really friendly smile
from some stranger I passed brightened up the day. I try to remember that
now and smile at others as much as possible.
LOL 'course when I was complaining last week about folks up north forgetting
I'm really ill, MIke replied "well, you've got such a wonderful smile, it's
hard for them to remember you feel lousy."

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> Something we all need to remember when we are feeling worthless. We are on
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Squirrely - 20 Jul 2004 23:51 GMT
Thank you all. It is just something I had to learn for myself also. I was
ready to give up because I can't do much of anything at all anymore. So it
was brought to my mind that I am worthy, even if I don't think so.
So I figured I would just share what I had learned the hard way. Maybe it
will be easier for others to learn easier than I did. ;-)
I know when we have hit a hard spot sometimes it is hard to see there is
something we can still do. My hardest spot was when my gardening was taken
away from me too. But I have come back from that black hole and realized
what I told you in the post yesterday.
Yes, Jo I still have a hard time with letting others get the blessing for
doing for me. I still try to fight that one, but am getting better about it.
Melinda has helped me in that area greatly without even knowing it too.

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Squirrely Jo
> wonderful words, SJ. And your line about smiling at someone is so true.
> I've had many times when I was having a bad day and a really friendly smile
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donnah - 20 Jul 2004 15:57 GMT
wise words, Jo!
donnah
> Something we all need to remember when we are feeling worthless. We are on
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Jo Firey - 20 Jul 2004 16:56 GMT
Very true. And if it is more blessed to give than to receive as many of us
were taught, than to accept what others do for us is to allow them a
blessing, right? A gift in itself.
Jo
> Something we all need to remember when we are feeling worthless. We are on
> this group. We help support overs in numerous ways. That makes us worthy.
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RhondaM - 20 Jul 2004 19:46 GMT
Yes, we should be a blessing to others everyday, by either a smile or just a
friendly word. I make a point to be nice to everybody I see or talk to. I
feel that world is too short to be mean to someone or to hurt someone's
feelings. So just smile and be pleasant.
No need to be hateful...:o)
When my hubby and I first got together he used to think I was strange
because I could talk to a perfect stranger. I just told him that if I wasn't
that way we would have never met..:o)
RhondaM
> Very true. And if it is more blessed to give than to receive as many of us
> were taught, than to accept what others do for us is to allow them a
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Nann Bell - 20 Jul 2004 23:19 GMT
> When my hubby and I first got together he used to think I was strange
> because I could talk to a perfect stranger. I just told him that if I wasn't
> that way we would have never met..:o)
> RhondaM
LOL I felt so out of place when we lived in the Boston area because people
don't talk to you! It's been such a relief to get out of the city and back
to a place where you chat with store clerks and talk to the other folks
waiting in line and all of that stuff. And I'm on the introverted side!
(just grew up down south where being friendly is just expected)

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