Asking for SoWaller's Prayers

Beach Fanatic

Jul 31, '07 · 11:08 PM33,495

Hi Everyone!

I usually keep all this to myself, but I'm overwhelmed and need your prayers and thoughts. :blush:

Over the past 15 years I've battled with Fibromyalgia and Chronic fatigue syndrome. I have tried many things....some worked and some were a waste of time and money. It's hard for people around you to understand, as one day you may be on top of the world and the next three days or more you can't move from the bed to the bathroom. :idontno:

It is sometimes even harder to get a physician to believe you. :confused:

Fortunately I have had some good Doctors.

Fibromyalgia is a burning painful feeling in your muscles. This makes it hard to pickup things and to move your limbs without a lot of pain. CFS is debillitating and the most frustrating! Usually comes with a cough you can't seem to get rid of, intense fatigue, low grade fever, need for sleep, sleep, sleep. BUT also includes insomnia....that's the double edge sword about CFS.

So it you don't see me very much at the Cafe you'll know I'm at home wishing I could greet you. I hate this because I love working at night ans seeing all my :wave:

SoWal friends. I don't really want to change to lunch, but we'll see. My Doctor says I need to stop at 5:00 p.m. and start my evening of rest. :yikes:

Okay everyone who knows how hard it is to stop at 5:00 in the afternoon raise your hand. :lolabove:

I thought so!!!!

I :wub:

you all!
ItzKatzTime
:wave:

Kat:roll:

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Beach FanaticAuthor

Nov 8, '07 · 11:24 AM#252

Thoughts and prayers always.

Thanks Minnie.....I'm trying harder today!

Kat

Beach Fanatic

Nov 8, '07 · 11:48 AM#253

Kat, It sounds nice to me for you to put yourself first! In turn, others may follow suit. That is a grayt example of the realities of life. Nothing is wrong with that. You know that stupid saying is true :bang:

~ If momma ain't happy, ain't nobody happy. Just really chill and relax as much as you possibly can when you are not at work. Are you at work all the time? Do you have to? Can they make it without you if you need more time off? From your pix, your beautiful gull , looks plenty old and long legged enough to be helpin' her momma a whole lot. I bet she does already, but that's okay, it won't hurt her. I bet you do plenty for everybody. You are right to now care for yourself first! Just say no to parataxi! :wave:

Thoughts and prayers from Tennessee. Show 'em how it's done, Kat, relaxing that is, putting you first. ;-) You have got to gull. :wub:

Beach Fanatic

Nov 8, '07 · 12:40 PM#254

Kat. Frank and I think your are one of the nicest, genuine, "funnest," people that we have met since moving here 3 years ago. We love your restaurant's style and food, and see it really as just as a total reflection of YOU!

Our prayers go out to you today!

--Henry

Beach Lover

Nov 9, '07 · 8:37 AM#255

Dear Kat, I am so sorry to hear that feeling of helplessness and frustration in your posts. You have the right idea to put yourself first for a change. You need help, and there is nothing wrong with that. We all do at times, and you need to realize that there is nothing wrong with letting others take over some things. If I lived there I would be over to do anything you needed.

Thanks, again, for making Ali and Tony's anniversary such a special night at D&Ks (10/23/07). I will see you next year.

Beach Fanatic

Nov 9, '07 · 11:16 AM#256

Kat, honey, it's so hard to put your physical well-being first, I know. I don't have the issues you have, but I have other issues which make me have to hand over the reins of the household fairly regularly. And when nobody else is there or nobody else takes the reins, you still need to recuperate first.

I'm thinking of you... :wub:

Beach FanaticAuthor

Nov 11, '07 · 1:35 AM#257

Kat, It sounds nice to me for you to put yourself first! In turn, others may follow suit. That is a grayt example of the realities of life. Nothing is wrong with that. You know that stupid saying is true ~ If momma ain't happy, ain't nobody happy. Just really chill and relax as much as you possibly can when you are not at work. Are you at work all the time? Do you have to? Can they make it without you if you need more time off? From your pix, your beautiful gull , looks plenty old and long legged enough to be helpin' her momma a whole lot. I bet she does already, but that's okay, it won't hurt her. I bet you do plenty for everybody. You are right to now care for yourself first! Just say no to parataxi! Thoughts and prayers from Tennessee. Show 'em how it's done, Kat, relaxing that is, putting you first. ;-) You have got to gull.

Seacrestkristi....thanks for that motivation. Of course the cafe can make it without me....everyone can be replaced. My sweet daughter helps me where I need help the most and that is within my heart. she has healing powers that give me the strength I need to go on. You are so right I've got put myself first...and it's begun! :rolling:

Dear Kat, I am so sorry to hear that feeling of helplessness and frustration in your posts. You have the right idea to put yourself first for a change. You need help, and there is nothing wrong with that. We all do at times, and you need to realize that there is nothing wrong with letting others take over some things. If I lived there I would be over to do anything you needed.

Thanks, again, for making Ali and Tony's anniversary such a special night at D&Ks (10/23/07). I will see you next year.

ThirtyAGirl I do wish you were here. I would love to have your help.Again, it is your motivation that keeps me going! Thank you so much!

As for making Ali and Tony's Anniversary it was our pleasure to help make their night something to remember. I so enjoyed talking with them and trying to make their anniversary all it could be. They were wonderful And I can't wait to see you next year!

Kat, honey, it's so hard to put your physical well-being first, I know. I don't have the issues you have, but I have other issues which make me have to hand over the reins of the household fairly regularly. And when nobody else is there or nobody else takes the reins, you still need to recuperate first.

I'm thinking of you...

ShallowNole....your words mean so much to me....you just can't imagine how it makes me feel to get so much support. It gives me the strength to carry on by putting myself first. I love to be at the cafe....it revives me to talk to the diners.....but it also can be tiring. I have to learn balance. The reins now belong to whoever wants them!;-)

Beach Fanatic

Nov 12, '07 · 5:28 AM#258

Hi Katz: I found taking a workshop on mindfulness yoga very helpful when I wanted to gain some new perspective. I don't do the yoga (though someday I will), but the perspective I gained from the perspective of mindfulness was VERY useful. There were several ideas I liked a lot, including the Buddhist concepts of "let it go" and "be in the moment" (as the slow cooking movement reminds us to do as well). The speaker wrote a book called Mindfulness Yoga, and I have it but didn't read it yet. Maybe I'll read it and if it's as good as the talk, I'll recommend it to you. I don't know if the book deals with health issues at all, but I found some of the ideas in the talk subtly life-changing.

Beach Comber

Nov 12, '07 · 10:52 PM#259

In the past, after sleeping for lengthy periods (3+ hours), I would wake up in a state of, to put it short, "rigamortis". ha.

I understand the frustration. You have my wishes.

Beach FanaticAuthor

Nov 13, '07 · 12:32 AM#260

Hi Katz: I found taking a workshop on mindfulness yoga very helpful when I wanted to gain some new perspective. I don't do the yoga (though someday I will), but the perspective I gained from the perspective of mindfulness was VERY useful. There were several ideas I liked a lot, including the Buddhist concepts of "let it go" and "be in the moment" (as the slow cooking movement reminds us to do as well). The speaker wrote a book called Mindfulness Yoga, and I have it but didn't read it yet. Maybe I'll read it and if it's as good as the talk, I'll recommend it to you. I don't know if the book deals with health issues at all, but I found some of the ideas in the talk subtly life-changing.

Heyyyyy Paula,
I would be interested in reading this book......doing 20 minutes of meditation everyday helps tremendously. But sometimes I get up and start my day with some pretty stressful things....that is after I take Kalie to school. She is the highlight of my day. Let me know what you think about it. Maybe we can change that to "Applying The Slow Cooking Concept to the Physical Body!!!

In the past, after sleeping for lengthy periods (3+ hours), I would wake up in a state of, to put it short, "rigamortis". ha.

I understand the frustration. You have my wishes.

Rigamortis.....geez I hope not! To SoWal hoity-toity!
Thanks for your thoughts and wishes. I appreciate every person who takes time out of their day or night to post me something!

Beach FanaticAuthor

Nov 13, '07 · 11:45 PM#261

Let's keep our friend Minnie in our thoughts and prayers...she and her husband are looking for a truck....after someone stole her husband's and stripped it!!!!

Sending you lots of hugs (((((((M&M ))))))) and luv
Minnie and Michael!

;-)

Beach Fanatic

Nov 21, '07 · 11:44 AM#262

An Evening Family Prayer

Lord, behold our family here assembled.
We thank you for this place in which we dwell,
for the love that unites us,
for the peace accorded to us this day,
for the hope with which we expect the morrow;
for the health, the work,
the food and the bright skies
that make our lives delightful;
for our friends in all parts of the earth. Amen.

Robert Louis Stevenson

Beach Fanatic

Nov 21, '07 · 2:18 PM#263

where is Kate?Hope all is well! :wave:

Beach FanaticAuthor

Nov 21, '07 · 4:42 PM#264

where is Kate?Hope all is well!

Heyyy there....I was out of town then I came back and yesterday I was taking large boxes out of my car and moving some in the garage and I pulled a large group of muscles across the left upper back. I was having a good time Christmas "looking" at the Fresh Market and saw jdarg and we were both enjoying the aromas's yummmmmmmmm. By the time I got home I was in the bed and have iced it and rested....today I am in PAIN, and still so much to do! Okay so I am going to do nothing....maybe some tiny things, and let this heal.

Thank you for asking about me.....I love you all!

Happy Thanksgiving to all!!!

Kat

Beach Fanatic

Nov 27, '07 · 12:42 AM#265

Hey Kat...Hope you are feeling better.

Beach Fanatic

Nov 27, '07 · 7:28 AM#266

Heyyyyy Paula,
I would be interested in reading this book......doing 20 minutes of meditation everyday helps tremendously. But sometimes I get up and start my day with some pretty stressful things....that is after I take Kalie to school. She is the highlight of my day. Let me know what you think about it. Maybe we can change that to "Applying The Slow Cooking Concept to the Physical Body!!!

Rigamortis.....geez I hope not! To SoWal hoity-toity!
Thanks for your thoughts and wishes. I appreciate every person who takes time out of their day or night to post me something!

Hi Katz: I loved the workshop I went to and continue to use some of the concepts. I haven't read the book yet (I really bought it for the part on the mindfulness, though most of the book is yoga poses) and I don't know if he covers the same material as he did in the workshop. When I get around to reading it, I'll let you know if it's worth buying. Hope you're feeling better and able to enjoy the season.

Beach FanaticAuthor

Nov 28, '07 · 7:51 AM#267

I know I know ....I keep asking for prayers, but we need them. Many things going on with both sides of our families, The Holidays coming up, medications are soooo high, Grayton is soooo quiet, and so many of my friends are in need. For my sanity I love that Grayton is quiet, but for the Cafe we need more business. Last year is so different than this year. I would like to close for the first three weeks in December. But I know that won't happen. Please pray that we would get the insight we need, return to good health, and make a difference in someone's life this Christmas!

Love you all,
Kat!!!

SoWal Insider

Nov 28, '07 · 8:02 AM#268

Hugs and prayers for you Kat ~ :wub:

Beach Lover

Nov 28, '07 · 8:24 AM#269

Prayers are coming from Knoxville for you, Kat, and for your family. I do SO wish that you could get a break from the physical ailments, and enjoy the holidays. Business will always be up and down, but it is so frustrating when your health is not good. Here's hoping for nothing but good things for you and Doug.

Beach Fanatic

Nov 28, '07 · 10:37 AM#270

Kat,

I also, have suffered since the mid 90's, with Fibromyalgia!

I wasn't properly diagnosed, until '97. I went thru a University of Alabama at Birmingham extensive study, for Fibromyalgia. Brain imaging usually shows, the abnormality. I have a severe case of it and most people, don't get it! One of the worst parts of all of this, is that if you still look pretty well, people think that you're fakin' it! I once had a Dr. that told me, "I look too good, to be sick"! Moron! :bang:

I won't even go, there! Fuel, to the fire!

For those that don't know, the brain ommits an over abundance of pain signals, causing pain in many areas. In my case, my arms are the most bothersome! I have had many times where the pain and lack of energy, were soooo debilitating! Even today, sometimes it seems difficult to have the energy, to just breathe! Often times, people dealing with this, also have Mitral Valve Prolapse. Yep, me too! That is a defective heart valve that beats way too much and leaves you feeling, as though you've just run a marathon!

There are two books by Kevin Trudeau, that might offer help! The first is, "NATURAL CURES, THEY DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW ABOUT". Second, is "THE WEIGHTLOSS CURE". Both of these books discuss detoxing and eliminating or minimizing contributors, that cause these symptoms and mizery! I have just found out about a healthy natural alternative(supplement), that I will tell more about, soon.

Most importantly, there is a wonderful family on this website! http://fibrohugs.com It is a National Organization for sufferers, family and friends, of this horrible condition. You can receive information on things that are found, to be helpful. They DO NOT offer information, unless they believe in it!

The things that are known to be beneficial, are:

1. Yoga/Meditation
2. Avoid crap foods! IE: Preservatives(fast foods are full of these) Yeast products, Alchohol, etc...
3. Exercise: Even just walking produces endorphines, the "feel good" chemical, in the body!
4. Read Trudeaus Books
5. http://fibrohugs.com
6. Minimize stress, all you can! Learn to say, NO!
7. Biofreeze: www.biofreeze.com This is a topical for pain, that really works for me!
8. Pilates will help, with ALL of this! Stretching, toning, breathing and just overall movement, of muscles. We hurt, we don't want to move! But, it's very beneficial! There is a SOWAL MEMBER in your area, that's an instuctor. Her name is Bridgette and her member name, is "Bridgette". She has a Yoga & Pilates studio, in your area. Her website is, http://dancingforlifestudio.com.

My prayers are with you and all that suffer, with this condition!
Good luck!
Diane