sick people

when someone is sick all the platitudes in the world don't help.  let me reiterate.  they DON'T help. 

I have R.A.  I have fibromyalgia.  no, it's not true that "just losing some weight" will help either disease.  It's also not true that I can just eat better to rid myself of these diseases...

I have high blood pressure.  telling me to "just relax" and "chill" isn't helpful.  In fact, it's the opposite.  it does nothing resembling help, it just irritates. 

See, I eat well, i walk at least three times a week, i work out at Curves three times or more a week.  I do all the "right" things...and I have high bp.  I take the herbs, I relax as much as I can with five children at home...don't tell me to just relax.  It's not that simple. First, I'm deep into raising babies to adults, helping my husband run his business, and trying to get my own going too.  I don't "just relax".  it is scheduled into my day. 

If you want to help someone who has an illness, then do me a solid.  Tell them that you love them.  Tell them you'll pray.  If you are a medical professional, then offer constructive help.  do NOT tell them to relax.

Old and gray

The older I get, the more I notice gray hairs.  Don't get me wrong, i've have grays for now on a decade.  BUT!  I'm seeing more and more of them...and others are noticing them now too.  So at Curves the other day, a sweet older lady told me that it's great to go gray because gray is a sign of wisdom.

Now, i just sorta laughed off the thought that at my age i might be gaining wisdom...until today.  I made a remark on someones post on facebook...and she actually said "gen, you are right, as always."  when did i become the "right as always" girl?  maybe there is something to be said for gray hairs...:D

Long sickly day

Aj andAr feelin puny

We are a puny group

Brie wants us to feel better. 

busy, business, and blah

we are busy folks around here!  of course, if you've been a reader for any length of time, you know that MM and I have a home business.  He is a general contractor, and i do his paper work.  well, within the last couple of weeks, i started my own business...I am back to bread baking.  Selling at local produce stands.  or at least one stand for now!  It seems to have taken off, so i'm thrilled with it!  however, balancing my business, his business, and homeschooling/home keeping...has now officially caused me two panic attacks.  God help me...life is so great. :)