Six years later....

How cool is it that this even still exists?!! I was surprised that I could still find it. Do people still write blogs? 

Well, most importantly, I am still alive. Things have changed. I no longer have six kids keeping me on my toes all the time. Half of them have moved out and are working, going to school, or both. The two youngest boys are Sophomores in high school this year. And one of the older kids still is living at home to save money while going to school. 

My pancreatitis is still a part of my life. It is still a chronic condition with acute flare-ups. One big thing that has changed is that I am finally on disability. I figured between the pancreas, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, migraines, arthritis in my neck and back, and severe depression it was worth applying. I am living in poverty so I don’t recommend this unless you are out of other options. But I am glad I can be sick and suffering and still be able to pay the rent. And I am still hopeful that something new will develop that will be able to help me. 

I take advantage of the good days and try to get some shopping done. I don’t care to go out a whole lot, but it is necessary sometimes if you like to have food and other household supplies in your home.

I could go into details about how I am doing, but I have already done that in past posts. It’s the same now as before. I just try to get through each day as they come. 

Goodnight for now. Maybe I’ll write again before another six years goes by.