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Where's your perspective?
A devotional from Mr. Charles R. Swindoll was sent across my mailbox today which contained a couple of thoughts which I found encapsulate the perspective I have tried to embrace since being diagnosed, attempting treatment, finding out the treatment failed me, and receiving a report last Wednesday that the very treatment which was supposed to help me may have resulted in me now having a diabetic condition.
The following are those thoughts which I would like to share with all of you:
"When struck by an arrow, don
The following are those thoughts which I would like to share with all of you:
"When struck by an arrow, don
Thanks for that, GO.
Again, i'm so sorry to hear about the diabetes, but your attitude is inspiring.
In a strange way, for me the DX has been both a blessing and a curse.
The more time goes by, the more I realize the new opportunities presented somehow seem to outweigh the hardships imposed.
Not that anyone in their right mind would ever INVITE the virus into their lives.
But if it does pay a visit, it seems TO WORK OUT better to accept it, face it and try to deal with it rather than run away from it.
Wyntre
Again, i'm so sorry to hear about the diabetes, but your attitude is inspiring.
In a strange way, for me the DX has been both a blessing and a curse.
The more time goes by, the more I realize the new opportunities presented somehow seem to outweigh the hardships imposed.
Not that anyone in their right mind would ever INVITE the virus into their lives.
But if it does pay a visit, it seems TO WORK OUT better to accept it, face it and try to deal with it rather than run away from it.
Wyntre
neglected to mention how sorry I am that you relapsed, and that I hope things work out for you much better in the future...you certainly display such strenth and will...
I have an ex-boyfriend, the guy I probably contracted this disease with, or from...who is dying of liver cancer...he treated 3 times to no avail.... he is one of the "unfortunate" ones I guess...he was diagnosed with liver cancer years ago, but because of his strong faith and positive attitude (and because he's a real never give-up, can-do type of guy....and was able to participate in some of the latest treatments, among them stem cell treatments.....he was a cardiac RN so he knew where to go and how to get things done) he has lasted much, much longer then they originally gave him...but it seems his time is coming relatively soon, the cancer is spreading aggressively now....
Yet, when we speak, it's always Frank that is cheering ME up, laughing and seeing the humor in situations....he is far more positive then I am regarding this whole "hep c situation.....I hesitate to admit...he told me it's probably because he's had to work "harder" then me at staying positive, given his circumstances. He's more invested then I am...
I understand that now, he works much harder then I do at staying positive, he has to.....what are his alternatives? Being angry and doom and gloom?....that would ruin the rest of his stay here on earth...even though I know it's hard for him, I know it can't be easy...
I think he has been one of my greatest teachers, in some ways more valuable to my education then all the professors I had in college put together...Yet, I won't mince words, when he used to drink and drug, he was one of the biggest "sh!ts" I knew, he's the first to admit this...
But he's learned so much in his 15 years of sobriety, obviously much more then I have in certain areas...he's now one of the most noble, truly "good" people that I have the honor of knowing.....whatever is in the cards for him, I'll always keep him in my heart, Frank and his wonderful wife Liz...
Yet, when we speak, it's always Frank that is cheering ME up, laughing and seeing the humor in situations....he is far more positive then I am regarding this whole "hep c situation.....I hesitate to admit...he told me it's probably because he's had to work "harder" then me at staying positive, given his circumstances. He's more invested then I am...
I understand that now, he works much harder then I do at staying positive, he has to.....what are his alternatives? Being angry and doom and gloom?....that would ruin the rest of his stay here on earth...even though I know it's hard for him, I know it can't be easy...
I think he has been one of my greatest teachers, in some ways more valuable to my education then all the professors I had in college put together...Yet, I won't mince words, when he used to drink and drug, he was one of the biggest "sh!ts" I knew, he's the first to admit this...
But he's learned so much in his 15 years of sobriety, obviously much more then I have in certain areas...he's now one of the most noble, truly "good" people that I have the honor of knowing.....whatever is in the cards for him, I'll always keep him in my heart, Frank and his wonderful wife Liz...
very nice. and thought provoking. i certainly can agree with changed perspective of what is important in life.
I believe that true wisdom and compassion are learned through hard times. That is the bright side of suffering and hardship and my Mother taught me to always look at the bright side. Mike
That is very encouraging and says it all.
I think when anyone is first dx with a disease, whether a person of faith or an atheist, there is a period that you mourn the 'you' that you knew before the dx.
As people of faith the period of mourning should not be interpreted as lack of faith or weakness. News such as we all recieved is devastating. Its like sudden death without actually dying. God expects us to mourn death.
After our grieving we then feel God and his comfort because our eyes are off ourself as we seek HIM. He was always there, but in grieving our heads are sometimes hung so low that we can't look up. I think we have probably all been there.
I see lots of healthy people in church praising God, but now I see the true worshipers are the ones who praise HIM from the sick bed or during their trials and tribulations and can continue to say 'Still I will trust HIM.'
God works through people, believers and non believers even a donkey as we see in the scripture. I have received so much strength not only from HIS word, but from people here from all backrounds whom God has used to speak through and encourage my heart.
Thank you for this thread. I'm sure it will encourage many. It encouraged me.
I think when anyone is first dx with a disease, whether a person of faith or an atheist, there is a period that you mourn the 'you' that you knew before the dx.
As people of faith the period of mourning should not be interpreted as lack of faith or weakness. News such as we all recieved is devastating. Its like sudden death without actually dying. God expects us to mourn death.
After our grieving we then feel God and his comfort because our eyes are off ourself as we seek HIM. He was always there, but in grieving our heads are sometimes hung so low that we can't look up. I think we have probably all been there.
I see lots of healthy people in church praising God, but now I see the true worshipers are the ones who praise HIM from the sick bed or during their trials and tribulations and can continue to say 'Still I will trust HIM.'
God works through people, believers and non believers even a donkey as we see in the scripture. I have received so much strength not only from HIS word, but from people here from all backrounds whom God has used to speak through and encourage my heart.
Thank you for this thread. I'm sure it will encourage many. It encouraged me.
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