Hi Pamela, as my day can often be consumed with pain and feeling rubbish, I make a point of finding the good in everyone of them. This year we have started a family 'smile' jar that we all contribute too. We write a note of something that has happened that made us feel good and no one else can read it, it has to go in the jar. Our plan is to open the jar on NYE and share all the lovey moments we've enjoyed this past year rather than simply remember all the days 'I/mum/wife was ill. A lovely question, I look forward to reading the contributions of others too xx

I am thankful I have an indoor job that allows me to sit, stand, or walk as I need to. I am also in an office where I can lie down on the floor and stretch when I need to. I am thankful the fibro fog is not too bad most days and I am able to handle my job well enough to be an asset to my company.

Yesterday i was a bit fearful of my finances and the fact i have to depend on my boys financially. So i cried out to the Lord and Said God you have always taken care of me i have never been without even when it looked really bad. Its been 3 years since i have filed for SSI. I know is all im waiting for is the date to see the judge. But i have waiting 6 months for that. What do I do Lord?. My son, my x husband and I went and ate Chinese food last night. I know those fortune cookies dont really mean anything, but this one did. I had two fortunes in my cookie .the first one read; Do not dwell on differences with a loved one - try to compromise. The second one read as; You will never need to worry about a steady income. With all that being said i am thankful that God listens to me.

Oh @A MyFibroTeam Member 50+ years!! I can appreciate why you're feeling so flipping fed up, I think I would be too my lovely!! How horrible for you, and I reckon, given the ignorance around it now, you must have had torturous times with doctors and hospitals over the years. What a trooper you have been to have persevered through all of those obstacles and prejudice and still be here to tell - ok moan - the tale!! ;) only kidding with you there my lovely, you have earned your right to moan and do so loudly!! Can I assume that you have tried may things over the years, so you possess a wealth of knowledge and experience that others - like me - haven't got. For that alone, you are invaluable to us here you know. I wish I could make it all better for you, I can 'hear' how tired of it all you are.
Where do you live in the world? I am in Devon, UK. It's one of my favourite things about this site linking up with others world wide - where else would I get that opportunity. We may have joined by a common factor, but our determination and fight also brings us together too. So, I for one am glad that you posted here because if there is one place in the world you can let it all out, it's here, safe to know that we will listen. Your 'poison' is much better out than in xxx

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I'm also grateful for my mom. She has never doubted my pain or fatigue. She lets me know when my fog is beginning and deals with it like a trooper. Yes, I assist her with some of the daily cares she needs but she is my rock.

I also pray mostly for her and my sons and awesome grandson. I know God knows my pains and truly believe he blesses me.