My Chronic Life

We all know about the regular Christmas cartoons that we grew up with and now share with our children. And even some movies. There’s Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph and A Charlie Brown Christmas.

Of course there’s also It’s A Wonderful Life, A Christmas Carol, A Christmas Story and even Nightmare Before Christmas for the movies.

But have you ever heard of this Christmas cartoon? It’s one of my favorites and I’m sad to know that it’s not being shown on any of the major channels - Olive the Other Reindeer. You can check out when it’s being played on Toon and MyNetwork. Do yourself a favor and watch it. I really think you’ll enjoy it.

Maybe you can start a new Christmas tradition with this cartoon. Please let me know if you liked it!

Our health insurance doesn’t cover massages unless it’s included with physical therapy. Since I have Myasthenia Gravis physical therapy is pretty much a waste of time. I can’t strengthen muscles that are weak. And some (most) PT’s don’t get that fact.

I do try to keep as active as possible in my own ways. But with Fibromyalgia, Rhuematoid Arthritis and Sjogren’s Syndrome I’m living in pain constantly. I’m at the point in my life where that’s what I do, just live with it.

A massage though is often very refreshing especially when the therapist knows not to overdo it on me. My Mom has a massage chair and when I visit I’ll sit there for a while and fall asleep while it’s working on me.

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You can adjust the type of pressure, the headrest, the height of the footrest, the width of the calf and thigh massage points and other options too. There’s even an area of heat in the lower back.

The HT 7450 Chair is made of leather and available in black or dark chocolate. This type of massage chair and the other products from HumanTouch.com would make me a very happy and relaxed person.

The weather here in Florida has been a bit on the chilly side. We’ve hit the 40’s at night. The mornings have been around the 60’s which to us is cold!  When you’re used to 80 - 90 degree weather this is a big difference.

Any time we start to have some cold weather hitting us I start to feel it everywhere. I get to hurting in my bones, muscles and even my throat gets a little sore. The Sjogren’s acts up making my voice sound awful. I kinda sound like a cross between a frog and a manly man.

My voice is usually very high pitched and squeaky so I have to hear people asking all the time if I’m sick. This happens quite often with my Sjogren’s voice. I know people care so I shouldn’t complain. I just wish I could wear a sign or maybe have a recording on my phone explaining what’s up with my voice.

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Is it December already? It can’t be. Please someone turn back the clock, the calendar, the earth. I’m not ready, not even close to being ready. I’m starting to feel that anxiety when there’s too much to do and you can’t even figure out where to begin.

I’ve tried “to do lists” but they kept getting too long. Writing everything out on a calendar gave me panic attacks. And talking to Hubby about it does nothing. He’s so calm. He just says that it will all work out. Of course it will. The days will keep on coming and events will keep on happening but does that mean I’ll have anything ready?

Breathe in slowly…oh no where’s the new Christmas ornament I put in that place I said I’d remember?…think of a warm beach with the ocean waves flowing…how can we decorate when the house isn’t even finished being painted?…take a Klonopin…we’re losing a precious weekend due to Lady Ali’s graduation, not that I don’t want to be there and that I’m not proud, but a whole weekend!….remember the Real Reason for the Season….my first outdoor manger is set up. We have our plans for church. Peanut is really “getting’ it this year.

Christmas is almost here. In fact there’s only 22 days left! Hubby and I are getting our last minute gifts and we want to get them quickly and easily.

We still need to buy for our fur baby Little Bit. We’d love to shop at the Holiday Store at PETCO and save some money too. For my Mom and Aunt we’ve been thinking of getting them a year subscriptions to Blockbuster Online.

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Although it was hard to go to my Uncle’s funeral it was all worth it. Showing respect for family and loved ones is an important part of life. Being there when things are difficult shows your maturity and your love for your family.

Please be kind to those you love. You never know when it will be the last time you see them. Make amends to those  you’ve hurt or been apart from for whatever reason. It all doesn’t matter in the end. Treat every day like it’s your last. Live your life to the fullest and have a great time! Take care of your health so that you can be with your loved ones for a long time. Show your family and friends that you care in little ways. They mean more than presents or money.