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Hey Beanie,

I mentioned this in another post today...

I laid in bed this morning, COMMITTED to not having a "down" or "blah" day and letting everything that I should get done go undone. This would just cause me to feel even worse 'cause I let more stuff go. So...got up, felt my morning nausea like usual (haven't been taking Protonix...should get back on track!). Still felt sorta low energy, but pushed through it.

Got up & went at a bunch of chores like crazy - dishes, wash, etc. etc. Wasn't going to let low energy stop me. Then got ready for church, and actually went. For the first time in 4 months, which is the first time I've ever let myself go that long without church - & personally, that's horrible for me.

As I would have expected, church was the PERFECT place for me today. I ended up reconnecting with tons of folks that I haven't seen in ages since I had been going to the evening service, not morning (I love to sleep in, so would miss the AM services). Several people asked how I was. I told them the truth (about being completely confused & overwhelmed, etc.). All of them really spoke into my life today - offering encouragement, wisdom, etc. It was a totally "God" thing, if that makes any sense to you.

Anyhow - I was feeling so much better emotionally/spiritually leaving church today. Stomach was still bugging me a little (nausea), but again, I pushed thru it and did errands that needed to be done. Rather than wallowing and coming right back home & feeling sorry for myself. This is, I think, what I've been doing for too long.

So - all in all, a very good day. I got a lot accomplished, so I no longer feel like a loser there. And I just feel really encouraged and supported by those folks I talked to. God's good!!

Thanks for responding to my post & substantiating what I'm feeling now. I really appreciate it! I'm feeling pretty tired now, so NOW I'm going to veg out. but I deserve it...and earned it today!

One day at a time...I can do that...

~ E.

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East Palo Alto, CA (San Francisco Bay Area/Silicon Valley)

IBS-C, pain, nausea

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