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Each Day Already is a Challenge

A Texas Sunrise

Sunrise on Surfside Beach, Texas

A friend, William Taylor, took this picture. He visits Surfside Beach with his dogs almost every morning, watching the sun rise while the dogs prance about at the water's edge.

This is only about ten miles from where I lived in Lake Jackson, Texas. Sadly, I only visited this beach about four times in the six years I lived nearby.

Each day is a challenge. A challenge to get by without thinking about the fibromyalgia pains. A challenge to stay awake when chronic fatigure wants to take over. And a challenge to navigate through fibro fog.

I haven't been writing as much as in the past. For years, I wrote at least 500 words a day. Now, I'm lucky if I write 500 words in month. Sigh.

For more information about what my day (or life) is all about with fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, chronic pains, IBS, depression and everything else thrown in, check this out:

It's a New Day

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My pain and welcome to it.
#1028189 by Kenzie

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Kenzie

Jun 19, 2025 at 1:52am
In response to "Sure, I need a new health problem "

Thanks!

Elycia Lee ☮ Friday 13

Jun 19, 2025 at 12:28am
In response to "Sure, I need a new health problem "

On the bright side, they love you. I am sorry you are going through so much. My prayers are with you.

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JACE

Jun 1, 2025 at 10:00am
In response to "Another breast cancer update..breast cancer warriors rock!!!"

Dang, my friend. When it rains, it pours. I believe that epitomizes your struggles.

Undergoing my own struggles with kidney cancer--outlined in my Blog--I both empathize and sympathize with your situation. I admit I've been extremely fortunate with the surgery and treatments I'm receiving. I also believe prayers work, something I'm not sure I believed until my wife got involved.

I'm praying for you. And I hope your cancer meds continue their success.

Thank you for sharing your story. It helps the rest of us.

Kenzie

Jun 1, 2025 at 4:36am
In response to "Another breast cancer update..breast cancer warriors rock!!!"

We will wait another 6 months, unless the lump grows or something else happens.

Kenzie

May 22, 2025 at 9:42am
In response to "Sort of an update "

Thanks!

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Amethyst Angel 🌼

May 22, 2025 at 9:24am
In response to "Sort of an update "

Sorry to hear about this, Kenzie. Sending healing thoughts and prayers your way

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Kenzie

May 22, 2025 at 4:45am
In response to "Sort of an update "

Thanks!

Soldier_Mike

May 22, 2025 at 2:59am
In response to "Sort of an update "

I'll have you in my thoughts and prayers.

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tracker

Oct 7, 2024 at 1:12am
In response to "I had to laugh "

Once you see it, I am sure it is hard to "unsee" it. LOL. I looked up the title but did not see it listed online. You don't see many bloopers like that around here, but I am sure they are out there.

tracker

Oct 7, 2024 at 1:06am
In response to "Have we forgotten?"

I researched the falling man and looked at victim and family stories. I am sure there were some kind of city remembrance events. I did my own, allowing myself to watch the terrifying videos, and reports, and documentaries the entire day to remember. There already is a generation who don't remember anything unless they learned something in school or from their own family about the attacks of 9/11.

September 8, 2007 at 3:05pm

#533786

From my inbox

I Stopped to Smell Lake Superior then Washington
http://www.newswithviews.com/Evensen/greg14.htm

Does the U.S. Government Put Corporate Greed Above National Security?
http://www.newswithviews.com/Cutler/michael14.htm

Help Wanted: Apply 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
http://www.newswithviews.com/Marshall/wr1.htm

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September 8, 2007 at 3:04pm

#533784

Two Great Men Died This Week

Luciano Pavarotti
Born October 12, 1935 ~ Died September 6, 2007

Dr. D. James Kennedy
Born November 3, 1930 ~ Died September 5, 2007

I am not going to try to give a biography of each man. There will be plenty who will do that. One only has to do a Google search to discover what all the major news agencies are saying about the two men.

Luciano Pavarotti
http://www.newsday.com/news/nationworld/world/ny-etpava0907-timeline,0,5917019.s...

Dr. D. James Kennedy
http://65.240.226.104:8080/life.aspx

No, my intention is to offer each man an apology.

I loved listening to Pavarotti's voice. But, alas, I did not buy his CD's nor even keep track of hiim. I didn't know his age or that his last major concert was in February, 2006. I realize that the few cents he would have made on any purchses I made would not have made a bit of difference in this man's life or lifestyle. Having an email or letter from me probably would not have made his day any brighter, if he even got to read his "fan mail." Still, I would feel better if I had told him what a wonderful gift God had given him.

When I lived in Florida, I listened to Dr. Kennedy regularly. Even after I moved to Texas, I tried to catch his TV ministry at least once in a while. I got some free information from his ministry about how to explain what the Bible said about Creation to a non-believer. But, again, I never did buy any of his books or contribute to his ministry. I would feel better if I had. I also did not realize that the last time he preached at his church in Coral Ridge was on Christmas Eve, 2006.

Oh, I realize that there will be more recordings of Pavarotti that I can purchase. And I have heard that Dr. Kennedy's sermons will continue to be broadcast by the Coral Ridge Ministries. Still, it might have been nice if I had shown some appreciation while these great men were alive.

And that is the message, not only about famous people, but about our own friends and family. We never know how long anyone will be with us in this earthly home.

Shouldn't we be showing our loved ones that we love them? Have you hugged your family members today? Or offered affirmations? One day it may be too late.

Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 NIV

There is a time for everything,
and a season for every activity under heaven:
a time to be born and a time to die,
a time to plant and a time to uproot,
a time to kill and a time to heal,
a time to tear down and a time to build,
a time to weep and a time to laugh,
a time to mourn and a time to dance,
a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them,
a time to embrace and a time to refrain,
a time to search and a time to give up,
a time to keep and a time to throw away,
a time to tear and a time to mend,
a time to be silent and a time to speak,
a time to love and a time to hate,
a time for war and a time for peace.

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