Kate Update: In Third Person

Kate is spent.

She is enjoying the Christmas season immensely.

She is having a rough month.

She is smart enough to know the previous two statements can both be true.

She is fighting brain aches, and dizziness, and for control of her appendages.

She is waiting to go to Mayo.  (And is quite sad she didn’t get in today.)

She enjoyed her fourth anniversary with her sweetie, and his family.

She is ready to enjoy sleeping, but she had to reach out to you first.

She feels like she has nothing to write.

Like you’ve heard it all before.

Like she can’t explain how she feels or all that’s happened.

Like it’s not worth the energy to talk, type, or tell the truth.

Like it’s easier to “tell the truth in advance,” than it is to tell the truth.

Like, maybe, if she pretended to feel fine, she would.

Like, maybe, she owes you an apology for leaving you in the dark for so long.

(Please accept her sincere apology for said shortfall.)

Look for a non-third-person update soon.

7 responses to “Kate Update: In Third Person”

  1. Mayo Clinic, really? Wow, I hope that’s fruitful for you. The winter season can be rough for us fibromites, but thank you much for posting something. Even if you think it’s not a good update, it still helps us know what’s going on with you. We care.

    Continue to enjoy the season, despite the rough patch. Take care!

  2. Tami Stackelhouse

    Love ya, Kate! You have my prayers. Thanks for the update. Even if someone else had to write it. 😉 May your Prince of Peace be Immanuel during this season. {hugs}

  3. Heather thinks Kate owes no apology at all. Don’t feel guilty about not writing much. Taking care of yourself should be your #1 priority. We all understand. 🙂

  4. Cristine

    Hi Kate,

    I am new (to Fibro and your blog)..

    I hope that you feel better soon. (((Hugs)))

    Sometimes it’s easier to talk in third person… it’s less “exhausting.” 🙁

    Sincerely,
    Cristine

  5. Thank you all for your comforting comments.

    Benia, I appreciate you making me feel better about the post. Look for my next post about my recent health developments and my upcoming trip to Mayo.

    Tami, I had two wonderful Christmases. I was grateful for the chance to focus on the meaning of the season for a bit longer than is typical.

    Heather, I love the third person response!

    Cristine, you are so right. It is less exhausting.

  6. Nadine

    For some reason this winter has been really hard on me too. My FMS seems to be in a state of constant flare. Hope you feel better soon.

  7. Esther

    yes this winter has been very difficult for all of us in chronic pain. We can only wish for warmer spring/summer days. Esther

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