"Laura Lipscombe"

April 2012 ME Story: Laura Lipscombe

I almost missed this month's story.  I had so much going on I didn't realize today is the 12th of the month and a new Becoming VISIBLE 4ME story is up. That would have been a real shame, because this month's story, by Laura Lipscombe, is really impacting. Many of the feelings and situations...

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It’s a good life on most days

When I woke up this morning, I was exhausted.  Yikes.  So I decided to take the day and rest, rest, rest (as my friend Renee always tells me :-) ).  I did fine until I called to change the reservations to one of the hotels I had and all hell broke loose.

I got the hotel issue worked out, only to find out…

we had a problem with the linens for the reception and I had to call and get that resolved.  Then, more people couldn’t come to the wedding so our numbers went down and I had to call the reception lady and get that resolved!

I was so stressed out I thought I would fall over.  Now I am beyond exhausted.  But everything for the wedding is covered and I have all the miscellaneous expenses for the actual day – hair, nails, etc. – covered.  Thank God.

The only thing left to come to a resolution is the apartment I wrote about here.  I have put the deposit down and now have to pass the application process.  Hopefully there won’t be any problems there and I will be all set to move in when I get back.   This situation I am leaving in God’s hands.  I am too exhausted to worry over it.

I’m really wanting to get into my own place so I can just collapse if need be.  I’m really starting to get worn out.  If you had heard me on the phone today, yikes!  My grace had definitely run out when I asked this man four times the same exact question and he wouldn’t answer it!

It really showed me that I am slowly getting to where I am running on empty.  Even have a twinge of the sore lymph nodes.

There’s still so much to do before I leave, though, so resting really isn’t something I can do a whole lot of.  I will just have to grab moments here and there.  By Sunday the 29th, the wedding will be over, my daughter will be on her honeymoon, and I will be in Maine hanging out with my grand-daughter and family.

I miss the days where I could keep going and going and still have lots of energy left over.  Even if I could have one or two days a week, that would be a nice reprieve!

On the good side, I am not as utterly wiped out as I was in the mold infested apartment complex.  I think I am moving more towards my normal.   If it wasn’t for losing my apartment, possessions, and the wedding, I might actually be at my normal.

Even with all the stress going on, two break-downs today, and the exhaustion, I still know that I am extremely blessed.  When all is said and done, I still have a good life.  It may not be what I dreamed of when I was 18, or even when I was 40, but I can honestly say, on most days, I am doing what I was created to do.  I don’t know if there are many people in the world now days that can say that.

Determined to continue forward,

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About Dominique

Dominique is a part-time writer and blogger. She currently writes about the challenges of living with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) and Fibromyalgia (FMS) which she has now lived with since December 1992. She also has her own column, which is published in Life Skills Magazine (LSM) in England. In Feb. 2011, she founded, Becoming VISIBLE 4ME, an organization designed to help raise awareness about the reality of living with ME – 1Story@aTime. Dominique has a BS in Drama with a minor in English Lit. ***When not writing, she spends time working on a variety of creative projects, playing scrabble, reading audio books, and looking forward to spending time with her daughter and grand-daughter as often as possible.
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Comments
  • Patricia Stotler August 19, 2010 at 1:15 pm

    Prayers will continue for energy for the wedding and moving into a new apt.
    I think when you have your new place and no big event to deal with
    you will feel a great sense of comfort and relief. I’ll be praying the new place
    is safe and secure and you can finally really get some good and long rest.

    • Dominique August 19, 2010 at 6:16 pm

      Patricia – Thank you! I so appreciate that. I have decided to leave the apartment approval in God’s hand. I finally finished up all the last things I need to do for my trip back East. Just have to pack on Sunday and then catch my flight at 6 am on Monday! Time just seems to be flying by! BTW – Thinking of cutting my hair. Something short, sassy and sexy!

  • ayo August 19, 2010 at 4:00 pm

    hi dominique,
    how are you?
    just wanted you to know i’m praying for you and i trust God that things will fall into place.
    please look out for my email.
    take care and enjoy the rest of the day

    • Dominique August 19, 2010 at 6:17 pm

      Ayo – Hi! I did get you email and I responded! My response was 5,221 words! ha ha! Just kidding. I couldn’t resist since you are always counting my words with amazement!

      Thank you! I appreciate and covet the prayers! Talk to you soon.

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