A chronic illness is a medical condition that can be persistent and extremely painful. I found a definition on the internet that states a chronic illness is a condition that last for a very long time and usually can not be cured completely. However, some illnesses can be controlled or managed through lifestyle (diet and exercise) and certain medications.

I have chronic illnesses. These illnesses at any given time can lay me up for hours or days; uncomfortably painful they are. Vertigo, stiff joints, muscle aches, headaches, shoulders and chest, back, thighs and buttocks pain.

It can be frustrating when I can’t do what is familiar to me. I sometimes become depressed, but I’m learning to take it easy, not just on the holidays but during the year as well. If there is something I can not do, I want to be okay with it.

I plan to visit my youngest daughter this year for Thanksgiving. I am looking forward to not cooking. God willing I will celebrate Christmas 2022 and New Year’s 2023 at home.

The bottom line is despite living with several chronic illnesses. I can still enjoy the holidays. I have to remember that things aren’t that serious. I got to pace myself and if I get tired, I’ll rest. I’ll do what I can and then delegate!

God bless Happy Holidays!