What Are You Thankful For

[CrohnsChicago]

Most of us are forced to deal with our IBD at a varying level on a daily basis. It can sometimes consume our lives, cause tremendous stress and a even a sense of hopelessness. But if you look closely, I am sure there are some positive things you have gained from your diagnosis.

So in the spirit of Thanksgiving here in the USA, I was thinking maybe we could all take turns sharing what we have gained/are thankful for in our present lives. I'm sure if you dig deep enough you are able to find something, no matter how small. Every little bit of hope, joy and sense of peace and comfort counts!

I'll start it off:

Since being diagnosed, I have gained a deeper compassion for others regardless of what type of illness they suffer from. I have gained a better understanding of how my body works and what it needs from me (at times lol) to be happy. I also have a new appreciation for those days/moments when I feel great and able to live my life as if I weren't sick. I have been given a strong reason to continue to practice my mindfulness techniques and to live in the moment whenever possible.

And I am especially grateful for meeting all of you here, for all the support you have provided me during my time of need. And any time I can pay it forward, I will. :heart:

Happy Thanksgiving! Gobble Gobble! :biggrin:

 

[SarahBear]

Great idea, CrohnsChicago! My thanks aren't much different than yours, but here it goes!

I'm also thankful for the compassion I've gained as a result of this disease. I always find myself wanting to help people who come here with little hope, wondering what's next for them - I've been there too, and I hate to see anyone feeling that way, no matter what.

I'm thankful for all of you forum members! We're really an extremely caring and compassionate group of people. It's incredible the amount of support people receive here.

And, I'm thankful for the good health I do have. This disease sucks, and it can take a lot away from us. While it has taken from me, I'm still thankful for what I do have.

 

[CrohnsChicago]

I forgot to mention...I am thankful for my beautiful cat Churchie who loves her mommy unconditionally. Our cuddle sessions are the best for my spirits! :heart:

 

[Cross-stitch gal]

I can honestly say that I have many things to be thankful for!

But, the most recent thing is that I'm no longer seeing blood in my bm's. Things are still pretty stressful especially at work, but even though sometimes I'm a little uncomfortable it's nothing like it was last year

 

[Crohn's Mom]

I'm so thankful that my daughter is home with us (her family) this week - she is relaxing in her room, and snuggled up in her bed watching TV - I couldn't be happier just having her back home - even just for a few days

 

[Bottomless mummy]

I'm thankful for the Australian medical system Medicare because without it is be lost.....

 

[acheallova]

I am very thankful for my life, having been so close to non existence when this all started. So very grateful each day that my husband, whom s disabled and i almost lost, wakes up beside me. I'm blessed to have my gorgeous girls, who are so loving, caring and giving. Thankful for this forum and all the people associated with it. Each person comes into our lives for a reason, and what we can learn from each other and the support offered is wonderful. The relationships I'm building from this forum is outstanding and humbling. Thank you all for allowing me into your community. Muah- hugs-

 

[FullM3lt]

Since being diagnosed, I have gained a deeper compassion for others regardless of what type of illness they suffer from. I have gained a better understanding of how my body works and what it needs from me (at times lol) to be happy. I also have a new appreciation for those days/moments when I feel great and able to live my life as if I weren't sick. I have been given a strong reason to continue to practice my mindfulness techniques and to live in the moment whenever possible.

Couldn't agree more with this statement.

I'm just thankful that I have a wonderful mother and father that have been very supportive through all the tough times I've had.

 

[ForeverCrohns]

I am Thankful for despite being ill, I am so much better than many.

I am Thankful for having friends whom I wouldn't trade for the world.

I am thankful for everything good I might not be able to see now but it is still there in my life.

 

[tots]

I am thankful I have a job I love...

I am thankful for my promotion ....

I am thankful all my kids will be home tomorrow

and I am very thankful for the nights I get to sleep without being woken up with severe
cramps etc....


Lauren

 

[ForeverCrohns]

I am also Thankful for finding the support I needed in this forum in one of the most difficult times of my life ..

 

[Ozboz]

I'm grateful for crohn's because it taught me to be a better person and less selfish also for bringing me closer with my family also grateful that it made me slow down and and appreciate things alot more and grateful that it taught me I have plenty of abundance and a beautiful place to live and grateful to be alive and live where I am right now pus much more

 

[tots]

This is an awsome forum.

I am thankful that there are so many people here who
are willing to share their stories. It makes it so much
easier to navigate my disease. I learn more here than
from my Dr and in turn get better treatment !!!!

Thank you to everybody who takes the time to read and post!!
And thanks to everyone who makes this forum available to us!!


Lauren

 

[Kip1]

I am so thankful for the fact that my dad is remaining cancer free now after his battle with colon cancer last year.

I am thankful that I have such a great family & wonderful friends.

I am also thankful to my dogs who love me unconditionally (even when I don't have treats for them) & know when I am not well enough to take them out but just sit quietly with me on the sofa.

I am truly thankful to this forum & all the people on here who have made my Crohn's journey a little easier with all their advice, support & understanding.

:ghug:

 

[KWalker]

I'm so thankful for the people I do have in my life and the people who have stuck with me through when my own family didn't. I'm thankful for the crohnsforum as well. You all are like a second family to me and have helped me through some tough times.

 

[DustyKat]

I am thankful that my children are in remission. Boy am I thankful!

I am thankful that I am able to see that in many ways this disease and their struggles have had positive effects in their lives. They are stronger, more compassionate, have great drive in the things they are passionate about, the don't waste a minute of their lives and they have gained an insight into life that only those that have faced true hardship and suffering can appreciate.

For myself, I am thankful that I don't stress the small stuff anymore and I have a new found appreciation of normal and boring!

Dusty.

 

[Gutsii]

I am thankful for life.

I am thankful for all the pain and rough times I have gone through. The pain taught me reality and the tough times gave me more character.

I am thankful knowing that everyday is getting better than the last and that I can help other people, just as they did when I needed them the most.

I am thankful for my passion, desires and unrelentless drive to get healthier, smarter, more humble, fitter, do the impossible, to think big and follow through and most importantly invite everyone who wants to take the journey with me, while the rest around me say it's impossible and provide nothing but doubt and fear.

I am thankful for people like you, who make things happen and then give it back.


I am thankful.

 

[Cozmo]

I'm thankful for a diagnosis last Thursday, and I'm also thankful to have found these forums in the same week, I find them a real source of help and no longer feel so alone with it all:hug:

 

[LondonSnow]

Oh snap, you were diagnosed last Thursday too. I hear you mate, it's somehow immediately slightly easier being around people who get it.

 

[Amberly]

I'm thankful for finally being diagnosed yesterday, even if it was not the diagnosis I was looking for. The past four years have been hard, but I'm thankful for them because they have made me the person I am today. And I'm glad I finally found people to talk to--who understand.

I'm blessed to have a mother who has stood by side throughout all of this; a few of my friends have been incredible too.

In short, I'm thankful to be alive and surrounded by incredible individuals.

 

[mbishop]

I am thankful for my friends.

I am thankful that I am not currently flaring.

I am thankful for the doctors, researchers, nurses, and others involved in finding a cure and treating those of us with IBD.

 

[Sailorluna]

I am thankful for two little girls that are looking forward to a visit from Santa. No joint pain for a whole month, sitz baths and Calmoseptine.

 

[acheallova]

That's a wonderful gift, huh luna. That precious, unconditional love and excitement of our blessed little ones. Muah- hugs-

 

[maria]

i'm thankful i got my takedown

 

[FullM3lt]

I am thankful that my Thanksgiving day bloating has finally dissipated :lol2:

Thought I was gonna explode Thursday night/Friday morning! It was worth the pain... :biggrin:

 

[lsgs]

I'm thankful that I had an amazing anaesthetist for my colonoscopy and endoscopy on Thursday who pumped me full of fentanyl and propofol and I don't remember a thing!

 

[FullM3lt]

I'm thankful that I had an amazing anaesthetist for my colonoscopy and endoscopy on Thursday who pumped me full of fentanyl and propofol and I don't remember a thing!

I have a colonoscopy monday and I hope for the same result! :rosette1:

 

[madferrit]

Im thankful for my husband, my kids and still being here today. Things could've turned out so differently so im thankful i got a second chance!

Im very thankful for having this forum and all you lovely people to talk to and know we are not alone in this. I have had fab advice from here, i have laughed and cried at some of your posts
OK maybe this is the codeine speaking because ive gone all soppy lol.