Baptist For Women Logo and Registration Information
Front Entrance to Baptist Health Systems "Baptist For Women" Hospital Annex
Chronic pain can make us feel isolated and helpless, especially
if its cause is an illness or physical condition for which there's no cure or
effective medical treatment. At times of deepest despair, finding ways to
nurture our spirits can help us not only cope with the pain, but also discover
nuggets of grace, comfort, and productivity that can move us through and beyond
the helplessness and hopelessness we feel.
Read more at http://www.beliefnet.com/Health/Physical-Health/10-Spiritual-Tools-for-Coping-with-Chronic-Pain.aspx#d2u5AmTGvtUhzHtr.99
Read more at http://www.beliefnet.com/Health/Physical-Health/10-Spiritual-Tools-for-Coping-with-Chronic-Pain.aspx#d2u5AmTGvtUhzHtr.99
"Chronic Pain can make us feel isolated and helpless, especially if its cause is an illness or physical condition for which there's no cure or effective medical treatment. At times of deepest despair, finding ways to nurture our spirit can help us not only cope with the pain, but also discover nuggets of grace, comfort, and productivity that can move us through and beyond the helplessness and hopelessness we feel. [Use Spiritual tools] . . . that can help you get started toward peace in spite of and in the midst of pain."
http://www.beliefnet.com/Health/Physical-Health/10-Spiritual-Tools-for-Coping-with-Chronic-Pain.aspx
"10 Spiritual Tools for Coping with Chronic Pain" --Maureen Pratt
Chronic pain can make us feel isolated and helpless, especially
if its cause is an illness or physical condition for which there's no cure or
effective medical treatment. At times of deepest despair, finding ways to
nurture our spirits can help us not only cope with the pain, but also discover
nuggets of grace, comfort, and productivity that can move us through and beyond
the helplessness and hopelessness we feel.
Read more at http://www.beliefnet.com/Health/Physical-Health/10-Spiritual-Tools-for-Coping-with-Chronic-Pain.aspx#d2u5AmTGvtUhzHtr.99
Read more at http://www.beliefnet.com/Health/Physical-Health/10-Spiritual-Tools-for-Coping-with-Chronic-Pain.aspx#d2u5AmTGvtUhzHtr.99
On Friday, March 28th at noon, I had the privilege of attending the Baptist Health Systems "What a Pain in the Neck" Lunch Seminar at the Baptist for Women Conference Room in
Dr. Lynn Stringer, M.D.
Dr. Stringer beginning his Chronic Neck Pain Presentation
I was so happy to be able to speak with Dr. Stringer during the Seminar and to thank him for refusing to operate on my neck in 2006-2007 when I was in his office numerous times begging him to find some way to end my non-stop pain. Dr. Stringer is so wise, and he knew that cervical disc surgery would not cure my chronic neck and chronic head pain caused by spinal stenosis, degenerative arthritis, and degenerative disc disease. This day was so significant for me, as I was able to tell Dr. Stringer that I am in a "good place" with my Chronic Pain for now, after focusing on Holistic Medicine, Acupuncture, Exercise, and finding a caring General Practitioner who has taken me on as only 1 of her 2 chronic pain patients.
I found a new "little" friend who was attending the seminar with his mother. He was fascinated by my crown, so I asked him if he would take a picture with me. Our picture is one of my favorites that I have taken as I have traveled in
This Little Cutey was playing with his Mom's cell phone, until my "Sparkly" Crown stole his attention!
I also met several new friends at the seminar, including the RN Director of this Baptist for Women Seminar. Most of those attending the seminar, who live with Chronic Neck Pain, have gone through several surgeries and tried countless methods to stop their chronic pain. Listening to them as they spoke about their Chronic Neck Pain, took me back to the days when I was practically bed ridden from my pain, and I silently thanked God as I was sitting in the seminar and realized in that moment how close to wellness I am coming in my chronic pain journey.
With the Director of the "What a Pain in the Neck" Seminar
I will always live with #ChronicPain. There will be days when I have to rest in complete darkness b/c my pain is so intense. And I don't know when or if I will have a chronic pain setback. It happens to all of us who live daily in Chronic Pain. Yet for now, I am awe-inspired that I am able to go and do for myself now, after living 20 years in chronic pain---when I was so dependent on my precious husband who has been my spouse and my caretaker for so many years and my 2 understanding daughters, who ran my errands when I could not. What a humbling and also remarkable feeling to know that a miracle is taking place in my physical and emotional life of chronic pain as I write this now.
—Each Day is a Gift
—Acknowledge Chronic Pain through Compassion,
Understanding, and Awareness
Jeremiah 29: 11-13
Be Brave,
Angie Russell
Irvin
Mrs. Mississippi
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