As of today, I am officially “OLD”!…and, strange as it seems, I am thrilled! There’s no more dread of getting old, no more sweating the small stuff, not as many insecurities and a lot more comfort in your own skin. I love the person I’ve become and appreciate the people who made the journey with me.
All too often, we perceive aging as a lessening when, in fact, it’s an increase. It’s the sum of wisdom and knowledge you’ve acquired, it’s the heightened respect and the decreased rebellion. It is sometimes a slower pace with added purpose. It is often a keener sense and clearer vision. It is, basically, expansion; which is more, not less.
What does this have to do with RSD, you ask! As an RSD’er of 27 years, it’s proof that we CAN cope and survive all that illness throws at us. We CAN live a full life albeit painful. I am grateful to God for this stage of life and for all He’s brought me through. I consider myself very blessed and all of you are part of the blessing.
Love,
Jane
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