Stronger!!!

Over the past month, so many people I know, myself included, have gone through some very difficult times. It could be the mom living in concern as her little baby goes through surgery for a G Tube, while at the the same time, trying to take care of her family and still care for friends struggling. It could be the expecting mother fighting through sickness while taking care of her little one. A friend losing a close family member at such a young age. A mom taking care of her sick self, while caring for kids. A young child with pneumonia. The amazing parents dealing with Autism with one or more of their children There are so many more that can be written here. One thing that amazes me about each of these experiences, is how much strength it takes to overcome them or to even make it through them.

My pain has been so incredibly awful for the past month, and we have yet to find an answer for the pain. During my struggles, a dear friend shared a song with me. I didn't think much of it until I listened to it. Once I started listening, I ended up crying. It was so powerful to me. I have shared it with a few friends, but wanted to share this with you all.

This is extremely powerful. No matter what you are going through, there is strength that can be drawn from whatever higher power you believe in or from deep down inside yourself. I know that hard times do make you stronger, no matter what they are. They may not strengthen us in the ways we want or think, but they will make us stronger. Seriously.

I have had gastroparesis for 8 1/2 years and I am not the same person that I was in the beginning of this ordeal. I have learned so much. I can see the blessings that have come. I have learned to fight through and overcome the condition. Am I stronger than I was when this started. You bet. There is no doubt in my mind. That strength has been drawn from family, friends, inspirational songs, words and thoughts, and surprisingly enough, within me.

It's not easy to find this strength but I can promise you. We tend to find out what we are made of when we go through these trials. We sometimes ask why do the bad things happen to us? Maybe we are hoping for good news or a light at the end of the tunnel. We are lucky to be able to get help to get through all of this. We do not have to do this alone. There are people willing to help us and add to the strength that we feel that we lack.

My trial is not even close to being over. As I write this the pain is bad. You may be going through something awful and wishing it would end or that there were a light at the end of that tunnel. We can be strong in the midst of trials and that will make us stronger and better in the end, when the trial finally passes.

I would love to help you find the strength you need to get through whatever you are going through. It really helps to have someone who has struggled. Also, I would like to ask for your help, support, and strength as well. Together, we will get through all of this, and we will be stronger than when these trials started.