I would like to apologize.....................

[warthog]

............To anybody that has to live with constant pain,or other miserable issues............It is too easy to think when you hear of these folks,that they "are just feeling sorry for themselves",etc...........THAT IS:Until;you are thrust into the same circumstances.I'm sorry for judging,and assuming..............Warthog Steve.........................PS:I used to see them folks on them powered scooters they provide in big stores;and think how much of a pain in the you know what it all was............NOW:I have not had to use one yet,but it may be soon,for me-AND I have a different outlook on them,now.W.S........................

 

[Ma Betty in MO]

I never made fun of anyone's health as we never know what we will go through before these old clay weak bodies die! The human parts wear out in old age by misusing and abusing the body and also through the DNA and genes we inherit many illnesses and diseases from our families that is why the younger die at young ages! May God have mercy upon us all! I don't know your exact pain but I do have aches and pain from arthritis, COPD and an immune weak body! Prayers for your healing and feeling better and for your ex to be truly saved and know Jesus as her own personal Savior....for godly wisdom to know what is right and wrong! Ma Betty

 

[TreasureDigger]

I, too, am one of those people who is in almost constant pain, and so is my husband (different reasons than my issues). Nope, it is no fun! I agree in that anyone who thinks it's all in your head or who say/think any of the other asinine things that some people say/think about it, OUGHT to get to experience it for a while and see how it feels. I KNOW that there are A LOT of whiny babies out there who are looking for attention, and some that are BIG BABIES about it - and of course there are some trying to play that trump card to get out of working for a living, but if you experience the real deal and people don't understand it, then YES! They need to walk a mile in our shoes before shooting off their mouths or thinking their "superior" thoughts. I, for one, seldom mention my pain or other issues that go with my condition and I have to be on my death bed before I'd miss work due to being sick or in pain. It was been about 6 years since I was out of work due to sickness. My doctors have suggested that I go through the process of getting disability started but I refuse to do that. I WANT to remain active and to WORK. I'm a hard worker and don't like the fact that I am slowed down at times due to pain, but I REFUSE to quit! Sorry you are going through this Steve, but glad you now understand.

Lisa

 

[Sailorman]

I know where you're coming from. When my wife was at her lowest ebb with multiple sclerosis she was confined to a wheelchair and mute. There were times I wanted to slap people up side the head with the way they treated her. For instance because she was mute they would speak loud and slowly and use simple words. C'mon, she's mute not developmentally disabled. People in wheelchairs are often ignored by people, they pretend you're not there. Even when they are standing there talking to me, she didn't exist.If I told you how she was treated in churches you might not believe it but we left, enough said.

But God has touched her body and worked great miracles in His time. Otherwise we'd not be able to return to missions. I did wheel her around a very handicapped unfriendly third world setting once and boy did God use that! A story for another time.

Know this, God is aware of your trouble, he will do works in you and through you despite it and He still heals in His time and way if he so chooses. I'll be praying for you!

 

[BARKER]

exactly where your coming from because before 1995 I thought and acted the same although I "thought" I was being polite. Then I got hurt. Now I see what a jerk I was. I now have 2 wheel chairs and not long from now I'll have a motorized one. Don't worry ok. It will take some time to soak in. God always answers our prayers and I'm sure he'll answer yours. Sometimes though the healing is not of the body but of the heart. Remember that Healing is His to give and ours to accept ok. I think your on a good road t recovery. Keep it up. PEACE:RONB

PS: Any time you want to talk just PM me ok. RB.

 

[SeniorSeeker]

In response,
I too know where y'all are coming from, as I've dealt with my share of difficulties for many years. A bit more than ten years ago, I contracted leukemia and that took years to overcome. Eight months ago, I had a stint placed in my heart because of chest pain and a heart attack. Six months ago, I had rectum surgery and I'm still dealing with the after effects of that. On the 24th of this month, I slipped and fell in a parking lot which ended in several stitches in my chin, both hands beat up and my ribs badly bruised. To say the least, it's been a tough year. I continue to take medication for the cancer and hope it remains in remission. In it all, my God has walked with me and renewed my spirit. There's no question in my mind that, if it weren't for God's grace, I wouldn't be here today.

 

[seeker41]

i used to feel the sams about people with migranes and back problems! i have since had both and understand there pain!!!!!

 

[Dirt Poor]

I've had a few health issues, too, but I'm thankful for each day. Felt decent today, so I went digging. Didn't find much...about 2.50 in old change(no silver). Cooler weather tends to aggravate the rheumatoid, so gotta keep moving as much as possible.