{"id":1706,"date":"2026-04-14T20:14:37","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T16:44:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefibrolupusbutterf2647.live-website.com\/?p=1706"},"modified":"2026-04-14T20:14:41","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T16:44:41","slug":"trying-not-to-focus-on-your-pain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefibro-lupusbutterfly.com\/?p=1706","title":{"rendered":"Proud While In Pain"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I do my best not to dwell on my pain. Some days are easier than others. I have dealt with Fibromyalgia and Lupus for over a decade and pretty much know what affects me. Some days, though, are a beast!<\/p>\n

During the past decade, I graduated 5 more kiddos from our homeschool as well as shuffled our family back and forth to many a music venue. I have seen my boys become men and three daughters become wives. The past decade has been unbelievable with pain as well as many challenges<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Currently, I am having a proud Momma moment. See, I have sons serving in the military and I listen to their stories when they call me-both triumphant and sorrowful. Today is a grand day! One son is fulfilling his childhood dreams today. This makes all my pain seem to dim a bit in the reality of his happiness!\u00a0<\/p>\n

Pain is a funny thing. When we dwell on our pain, life seems bleak. When we have something else to place our attentions on, it helps so much!!!<\/h3>\n

To see his smiling face in the photo he sent me will forever be branded in my mind. Today I feel like I am a blessed Momma. Not all days makes me feel that way. It is true. I am only human… I have ups and downs same as anyone else. Most days, I am my own cheerleader. Today I am cheering for my son!<\/p>\n

Let’s take each little victory as it comes!!<\/h2>\n

If you suffer from Fibromyalgia and\/or Lupus, pain will be your constant companion. I hope in your neck of the woods you can find something to think upon to help your pain wan a bit. Ask the Lord to help you focus on someone or something else and see how that helps you. Even if it’s only for five minutes, that is an achievement and time not dwelling on how you feel. So, put your feet up and see how it goes!<\/p>\n

God Bless- The Fibro-Lupus Momma of Ten\"\"<\/p>\n

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