It’s in the Name – Tomorrow
Posted by Julieb | Filed under Acute & Chronic Pancreatitis
Feb. 3, 2011
Often I find myself on the floor crying and praying for it to stop and I know that it may last for hours. My pancreas, why won’t you just work with me to keep me healthy? I find myself gaining the most strength by telling myself that TOMORROW is a new day. TOMORROW can be something great. TOMORROW is a day I could spend with the ones I love. TOMORROW is another day that maybe I can help another. And even though today may just be pain, if I just rest and close my eyes and wake up to a new day…there could be an answer.
Ten months ago I relapsed “again.” I really felt like I was at the end of my road. I recall one night grabbing my right rib and holding on for dear life, fighting for relief to come. I had a breaking point where I felt like nothing was helping me and I saw that my will to fight was slipping away. So, as crazy as it may seem I got the word “tomorrow” tattooed down my right rib. Now I’ve never been one for tattoos and I never really thought I would get one but now every time I get an attack (grabbing my rib) my fingers are placed over “tomorrow.” I’m reminded that this life is worth the fight. Tomorrow is a new day.
My story – Pancreas Tomorrow – it’s all in the name. Each day has new possibilities, so hang in there and never give up!
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:45 am
There is hope. We are going through the valley now with my wife at MUSC. I would tell anyone with SOD or chronic pancreatitis to come to MUSC they have done miracles for my wife. She had the Islet cell transplant Monday and is doing well. Everyone needs to know wbout this.
February 3rd, 2011 at 6:40 pm
Thanks Howie for posting.
I agree and the more we can let people know about it, the better. I’ve heard many great things about having the TP-AIT done at MUSC. I’m so glad to hear that your wife is doing well. I’ll be keeping her in my prayers.
Julie
February 4th, 2011 at 6:43 pm
That is so awesome, Julie. YOU are so awesome!!!
February 5th, 2011 at 5:47 am
Thanks Carrie!
November 1st, 2011 at 6:29 pm
U give much strenght with ur blogs and posts.I myself suffer from Co and have had part pancreatomy and still suffer from it.youbgive hope for those that think its the beggining to the end! Thank u!
November 1st, 2011 at 11:09 pm
hi guisela. sorry you are suffering still. how long ago did you have your surgery? thanks for the kind words.