If you haven’t noticed, there are some big changes going on around here! After lots of planning the new branding is complete and A New Kind of Normal is getting an overhaul thanks to my fabulous designer April from Creative Girl Media! Things will be getting tweaked for the next little bit so thank you in advance for your patience!
I had not planned on spending the last month dropped off the face of the planet. I have been trying everything to put on a happy face and keep pressing forward but instead with each passing day without answers or relief, I felt myself start to withdraw bit by bit. I think you can only hear “there is nothing we can do” so many times before you started to believe it. As my pain continued to go up, my resolve went down. It was a very lonely place to be.
Thankfully, I have been able to turn the corner thanks to the support of my family and friends. My spirit is lighter and my focus is clearer. Despite the continuing high pain levels, I feel reenergized to keep fighting and not allow it to steal my joy and my hope. I set up an appointment next week to meet with my primary endometriosis doctor to come up with a game plan. I am resuming my role as an advocate for my health.
Because of my recent tendency to block myself off, I finally built up the courage to talk with my pain specialist about a handicap placard to use on the hard days. I had been allowing my pain to keep me further blocked off so I wanted to find a way to allow myself to go out on the harder days and have a life outside of my house. I have only used it once as I am still scared to use it because of the fear of judgment but I am working on it. I deserve to have a life and I am learning to use the tools available to help regain control.
For the first time in quite some time, I feel like I am breathing again and rediscovering myself. I am reminded of the promise that God has amazing plans for my life. I am feeling the embrace of those surrounding and supporting me and allowing their strength to carry me when I feel like I’m not able to on my own. I am feeling reenergized to fight against chronic illness with a new blog design and a refreshed spirit.
I can do this.
I am so proud of you, and I pray you continued to feel empowered. Congrats on the new blog design. It rocks…just like you! 🙂
Thank you so much! The more I look at this design, the more I love it! It definitely feels more me and gives me more spunk and confidence! I have been working with this designer almost 5 years and continue to be blown away by her work!
LOVE the new design!!! Very sleek and seems to match the tone and personality you write with. Praying for good doctor’s visits coming up and that someone will help you think outside the box for relief.
Thank you! I feel like I can’t help but feel spunky and more like myself when I look at it! She definitely took everything I envisioned and kicked it up a notch!
love the new look!!!
{{{{big hugs}}}}
Thank you!!! I have been working with my designer for awhile figuring everything out and I am so excited to finally reveal all the changes! Turned out so much better than I had even imagined!
I was missing not chatting you. I know my new schedule has thrown a wrench in my availability to text as frequent. Often by the time I’ve had a free moment it’s crazy late for you already. But I miss you. I’m praying Thursday brings a good plan to move forward. Love you!