Wednesday, April 13, 2005

Pain

I have a friend named Kate she deals with chronic pain on a daily basis (I know, I know, that is the understatement of the week!)and today she is my hero.

Today I was in so much pain that my arms and legs would not stop shaking. Pain meds didn't touch it. All day I was on the verge of tears: swallowing back sobs. My throat and chest ache from holding it in. My eyes are swollen. I have totally binged on acetaminophen with no noticeable relief. This is the one day that I feel like I could say to Kate, "I know what you mean." But I don't because her pain is everyday and mine is just for a moment.

Katy you are a miracle.