Today was a good day, but I’m still feeling the weight of this flare. I’m almost positive it came from turkey burgers at my granddaughter’s favorite hamburger place. Normally, if I have one once in a great while, I’m fine but this time I had too many too quickly, and my body just couldn’t handle it. It’s knocked me down for four days now, and honestly, I was praying to wake up today at 100%. Instead, I’m sitting at about 75%.
For someone like me, that’s frustrating. I am not a natural “rest person.” I like to move, to train, to push myself but the reality with chronic illness is that if I don’t stop and fully recover, it only gets worse. And I can’t afford to be down longer with everything I have coming up this week, plus church tomorrow. So even though it’s been four days of slowing down, I know it’s what I need.
Today I decided to get up, put on my makeup, and at least feel like myself again even while resting. It’s a little victory, but it made me feel good. Later tonight, I’ll be diving into the Bible, because honestly, that’s where my peace comes from especially on the days where my body won’t cooperate. Prayer and scripture always remind me that this too shall pass.
I also will spend some time chatting online with my kids. Even when I’m not at 100, those little conversations make my heart so full. They remind me of what truly matters connection, love, family, and showing up for one another however we can.
On a lighter note, I finally got my Dyson Airwrap Review up on my YouTube channel (@trishleighpt). It’s live now, linked in the videos above, on my channel, and across my social platforms. I’m excited about it it feels good to create, even when I’m not feeling my best physically.
Another exciting thing I started two new faith-based accounts on Instagram and TikTok. This has been on my heart for a while now. I want to connect with people who are walking in their faith, people who want encouragement, prayer, and community. If that’s you, I’d love to have you there. They’re linked right from my main accounts so you can find them easily.
So yes, today was about rest again, but it was also about purpose. Even in the slowing down, I can still move forward. I can still show up in small ways, still honor God, still create, still love my family, still grow in my faith.
I hope everyone is having a safe and blessed Saturday night. Remember sometimes rest is the bravest thing you can do.