I found what is stronger than fibro.

Fibro didn't stop me from driving the long distance back and forth to the hos even though it made my muscles tight and painful. It didn't stop me from sitting in uncomfortable chairs while waiting for hours even though it would make my back hurt and I couldn't find a comfy position to sit in. Fibro didn't stop me from walking the long distance from the parking garage to his room which seemed like a quarter mile everytime I walked it even when the arches of my feet would hurt and my leg muscles would get sore. Fibro didn't stop me from getting up to check on him every few minutes when he came home to make sure he wasn't bleeding from the artery they went in while he slept even though I was tired myself. Fibro nor his friend arthritis hasn't stopped me from doing the grocery shopping for my man so he would have the food he wanted to eat even though my hands would ache from picking up stuff three different times and pushing a cart that felt like it weighed a ton all over the store. Fibro really tried to bring me down with feeling like my body had beaten all over and I didn't think I could take another step but it lost to love.

I have also found that without Ken to take up the slack around here I can do more than I thought I could, not that I'm anywhere near to what I would like to be able to do. The arthritis in my hands are always going to be a big issue. I have also realized my love for Krissy has made me move a lot more than I was before we got her.

So the secret here is you have to love those around you enough to weaken fibro. Now I know what keeps the young mothers on here going way past the point of fatigue.

luv and hugs

Marlee

Well said, Marlee! When someone we love needs us, we find the strength to take care of them. Just as they find the strength to care for us. I have always found that when either my DH or I am 'down', sick, etc., the other one finds the strength to do what needs to be done. When you are married to your favorite person in the whole world, you do everything in your power to help them.

Love is more powerful that any evil, including Fibro!.

God bless.  Alice.

What you are saying is so true.  We seem to have that energy hidden in reserve for when we want to be there for our loved ones. 

You are a strong woman and Ken is so fortunate to have you there for him.  I am so happy that your love is overcoming the fibro pain and fatigue for you.  I am sure you will continue to be strong.

Hugs, Karen

Marlee,

What a wonderful post & so true. I've never really stopped and thought about it, but as I read your words it made me remember times that I was there for my family and didn't let Fibro get in my way.

Thanks for the reminder that we still have the strength when we need it! You are an awesome person and I bet Ken knows it too!

Love & Hugs!!    Margie

I'm glad you all liked it. I was having one of those rare mental clarity moments yesterday. I'm sure we have all heard stories where people have done unbelievable things to save a loved one, like parents running back in a burning house to save their child, it's love that drives them to do that.

Yes Jeannie, that is why you were able to do what you did for all those months. You were afraid MC may never walk again and the power of maternal love took over. Same reason you opened your home to their family when they lost their home.

Shannon I'm glad they made you comfortable at least.

I guess for those that don't have a family to take care of they need to get a pet to be responsible for.

luv and hugs

Marlee