Its all in your perspective

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In light of discussions going on right now, I thought this would be a great

thing to share. I know that my opinions do not mesh with many and thats ok, we

are all entitled to our own. The point I was trying to get across was that while

we may not be able to do the things we used to do, there are so many other

options. So many times we put ourselves in a position (usually due to refusal to

accept reality) to do more harm to ourselves than to help ourselves. Just

because a 12 hour shift would be impossible for me doesnt mean I can't do

volunteer work for CCI (Canine Companions for Independence) as I did this last

weekend. Yes, it put me in bed for two days and my neuropathy is way up but I

did what I could and it helped alot of people. Not in the way I used to, but in

a different way. I am not suggesting that people just lay around and do nothing.

In fact, I'm not really much into reality at all LOL Because I do not tolerate

meds I spend most of my time distracting myself with activities and creating a

different reality for myself to escape the pain. One of the activities I do is

quilting. I have to alternate sitting, standing and lying to do it but it works.

Now, instead of caring for them as a nurse, I make baby quilts for babies in

intensive care. Here is another lady who finds escape in quilting and I find her

to be quite an inspiration!