Thursday, February 5, 2009

My left Leg - A walk with Lymphedema

Today it is really cold outside. When I left home it was 17 degrees. As I form my mouth to complain a friend gently reminds me that, it has been in the single digits for days/weeks where she lives. All I can say is OH MY GOD! I have much pity for her, her family and for that matter for everyone in that state. See my limbs will no longer allow me to function in that madness.
My thorn-lymphedema has reared its ugly head and reminded me and forced me to respect "him". I can no longer express the pain that I am in. To walk outside the wind hits my legs as if it carried a spiked whip. So before I reach my destination I am already debating "if it's worth it". Well... yes it is (said like Katt Williams) worth it...I have to continue to push on. For the first time I am thinking about my future and if I will be able to take care of myself (I have doubts).
Don't count me out though, I still have joy, I still have a reason to smile and a reason to sing. Let that be how you weigh my progression or digression. When you speak to me simply ask, are you still singing. If my answer becomes hesitant or if I say "no" then you know that I have given up and can no longer stand. I don't see that happening for a while but sometimes I feel weaker than others and well you know what I'm saying...just pray for me.

~Peace~

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