Highs -n- Lows Living with the Disease

Another Beautiful Day!
Yesterday and today is a relief from the cold weather we've been having for way too long.  I really don't like this cold weather.  :-(  Time to go to Arizona... :-)

I've been struggling with pain in my hands.  My right hand is the worst.  I'm not sure if the pain is because of the colder weather or just the DM and Lupus taking a toll.  It's very painful even after taking pain medication.  At times I wake up in extreme pain.  :-(  I'm also noticing the lose of strength in my hands...so opening doors, jars, buttoning my clothes or zipping my pants are all harder to do, at times. I have been dropping things more due to the changes in my hands also.

My skin and hair are very dry...my hair feels like straw and I have sores on the bottom of my feet that hurt when I walk. 

I continue to stay out of the uv and from under the florescent lights but I still have flares.  I'm not sure what brings on the flares ????

I continue to have shooting pains on my right side and sensitivity when someone touches it, my pants rubs up against it or when the water from the bath or shower touches it. It's been 2 1/2 years since the onset of shingles...It has been way too long to have to deal with it.

I've learned to slow down and take care of myself.  I am spending a lot of time with family and friends and I'm enjoy ever minute... :-)

Everyday is a new glorious day...I am so thankful for all I can do...

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Today's Bible Study

Giving Thanks in Everything
By Charles F. Stanley
 
Why would God command us to thank Him regardless of the circumstances? The idea defies human logic. But then, the Lord rarely binds Himself to man-made rules. Scriptural principles serve specific purposes in the Christian’s life. Gratitude keeps us aware of God’s presence, which builds our trust and ultimately strengthens our witness.

We must realize that thankfulness is not based on emotions or a situation’s outcome. We can be grateful, even during trials, because the Lord has promised to work everything for our good (Romans 8:28). That means He has a purpose for every experience, pleasant or difficult. A big problem stacked against our small resources sends us running to Him, thankful He has committed to work it to our benefit.

The believer’s part is to trust God will bring good from trials and to discover His plan, which gives further reason for thanking Him. Understanding His intentions renews our strength for facing difficult trials. Expressing gratefulness changes our attitude about God, ourselves, and our situations. Most people allow hurt and stress to form a pessimistic mindset, which negatively impacts every facet of their life. But believers have God’s Spirit working within to provide courage and a flow of thanksgiving.

When we demonstrate thankfulness in harsh circumstances, other people pay attention. Our coworkers, family, and friends will want for themselves the peace and energy we derive from a grateful relationship with the Lord. So whatever you experience today, go ahead and defy logic—praise God.

 Looking forward to another great day!