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Grateful on Chronic Pain
Tuesday, February 24 2009
I'm sorry, but this article infuriated me. Are we moving backwards? I am in chronic pain, can't get a pain doctor to deal with it because guess what?? At least in Michigan (U of M especially), pain managment as a course in college is an ELECTIVE for "doctors to be" and not required. So as they graduate and get their little prescription pads they... Read more
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Grateful on Chronic Pain
Wednesday, December 19 2007
My Unexpected Heroes(To my three children, Carly, Joey and Cody, especially. To my dear friends, Debbie, Judy, Sandy and the most unexpected support, my ex-husband, Jim)Taking for granted your independenceYour healthIn a moment it’s goneWhat do you do?Where do you turn?Dependent on others for your basic careDisappointment.Those you... Read more
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Grateful on Chronic Pain
Wednesday, December 19 2007
The Land of AbundanceAmericans. Gluttons of Abundance. Never Content.Not enough money, not enough time.Too much work. Too much wine.Too many bills. Not enough thrills.Always yearning for more…“Charge it to my account;She’ll have the LambAnd I’ll have the Trout”I need a bigger... Read more
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Grateful on Chronic Pain
Monday, December 10 2007
In The PainIn the pain I find my inner peaceFor what are my choices?At times I fall too deep into darknessBut I get back up.In the pain lies dreams of what Could have beenThe reality of what isThe truth of what will beBut I get back up.In the pain lies the essence of my True SelfKnowing God has a different plan for meThan I had for myselfWho am I... Read more
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Grateful on Chronic Pain
Monday, December 10 2007
The GhostThe ghost of a woman who used to liveAching for another chanceAcknowledging her mistakesIt’s too late.The ghost of a woman watches others liveSad she didn’t try harderDo more with her lifeLost opportunities.The ghost of a woman Making a differenceSpontaneously helping a stranger in needAppreciating little thingsStaying in the... Read more
