The only way we can move forward is to accept that we are ill, and that our life will change. Only through acceptance will we learn to find joy in the every day and to be victorious. In spite of our illness. In spite of our pain. It takes courage. Lean on Christ and enjoy the good in life now.. as is.
Not as we want it to be. It is the only life we have! It is a horrible thing to have to do...but ultimately if we want to have any enjoyment of our life, we have to face it and accept the new normal... it doesn't mean we will ever be happy with our lot, but we will be happier if we accept it... our old life is gone- the life we have now is the only life we have...
I have had to accept that Chris pushes me in my walker around the shops: it was humiliating at first, but if we want to shop together, I have had to accept that I can't walk far anymore... We have been looking to buy a wheelchair for me... something I have resisted, but now I see that my life can continue pretty much the same if I am sitting in a wheelchair...
Yes, I hate it- I really do. It is humiliating, humbling, and embarrassing- but if I want to live my life as I like, I have had to accept it. Like with the walker at first, I think I will become more used to it. The first step is for me to accept that my new normal is different.. and then I have to embrace it!
© Glenys Robyn Hicks
So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. Psalm 90:12
This is beautiful wisdom. We can only live the life we have today. We pray for healing, and we live the best we can now. I hate to think that I cannot enjoy life anymore because of physical problems. I choose life. I choose to live all the days of my life. I'm glad you have chosen the same.
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Laura
I am so glad you chose to live life as well... Blessings, Glenys
DeleteI've been suffering from severe, chronic, lower back pain for over two years.
ReplyDeleteThe NHS can do nothing for me - I've been told on more than one occasion that I'm not going to get better.
It's still hard to accept that my new normal greatly limits my day to day activities.
I've just bought a rollator/walker and foolishly I feel quite embarrassed about being seen out using it. My pain has added years to me mentally, using a rollator is another sadness.
Your post today was what I really needed to hear. Thank you for your wise words.
Kay
I am so sorry you are suffering... When Chris pushes me in my walker, I try to ignore the stares and we laugh it off.. otherwise, chronic illness would deprive me of going shopping with him. I would hate that more than people staring. I do know how you feel. Blessings, Glenys
DeleteI remember having a broken ankle and being in a wheelchair one day. I hated it. I always tell people to take their medicine and got to the doctor or what they need to do, but hold onto faith. Keep leaning to Jesus.
ReplyDeleteHi Rebecca! I hate it too, but hate not being able to shop with Chris more! I agree with you: see a doctor and do what you can do to regain your health, but hold onto your faith. Thanks so much for taking tea with me today. Blessings, Glenys
DeleteIt is courageous to accept the "new normal". I know God will bless you with inner strength as you seek to focus on Him and enjoy life. Blessings to you!
ReplyDeleteHi Joan. Yes it is courageous but it really is the only thing we can do to gain peace. Fighting it or being in denial only robs us of precious energy and takes away the chance to enjoy our life in spite of pain or disability! I was so over being depressed that I had a good chat to myself and virtually said, this is how it is- deal with it, Glen. Physically, not much changed, but my depression and outlook on life did. Thanks for your kind words and taking tea with me today. Blessings, Glenys
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