Some people ask what's wrong with me. Most don't. Little kids stare. Adults look then take a double take. Wow. I wonder what she did to have to wear that thing? Or most don't think anything. In fact, I'll bet no one thinks anything for more than a few seconds. Look, then on to their own problems.
What's wrong with you? the guy at RC Willey's asked. How long do you have I wanted to say. Rheumatoid arthritis vasculitis raynauds syndrome esophageal reflux interstitial lung disease sjorens syndrome, oh yeah, now my heart is affected...I'm sure there's more...all under the umbrella of Mixed Connective Tissue Disease. So there you have it dude. That's what's wrong with me..
Contradictions all over the place. I'm grateful for oxygen. Mad I have to have it. And I get a handicap sticker! Wha who! Mad I qualify. Disability is a life saver. Mad I qualify. I want to run over people that are running. Sad I can't. Run that is. Grateful I can walk. Really sad my hands hurt when I play the piano or that I can't give normal high fives. Grateful I can still play and still use my hands. Mad I had to turn my Subaru in. Grateful I have transportation. Mad I run out of energy when there is so much to do. Glad I feel like doing anything. Mad I love food. Mad I wake up every morning with a back that kills because of a crappy mattress. Glad I have a bed to sleep in every night.
And mad I'm taking 17 -20 pills a day. I need some more. Don't you think, to take all this mad/sadness away? Yeah, I'm already on that one.
I'm mad that I live so far away from my mom but I'm so glad that I have such an amazing (and hilarious) mom that I ADORE!!!
ReplyDeleteGet out here!!
Mad that all this crap is happening to you. Sad I don't know the best way to help take it away. Shar, I just love you and all I can think of is bringing you chocolate and a hug. Have you seen Kid History? Youtube it for a laugh :)
ReplyDeleteShar,
ReplyDeleteI have thought about the great times we have had as cousins. I still remember Sue riding in the moving van to your new house on Sherwood Drive. I remember watching the first moon landing on TV in your basement. I remember Scamp throwing up on the living room carpet. I would look forward to Sundays when we could visit your awesome family. Even though we don't see each other often I cherish our friendship.
Love,
Brent
Love you Shar. You are awesome and so many people look up to you for the brave face you put on- I know it isn't always easy. Most people just don't know what to say. Most people live in the world where bad things only happen to other people. They will find out eventually that isn't the case. Or they won't. But probably they will. In the meantime, remember that you have friends and family who are here for you.
ReplyDelete