Lyme Awareness Month Conclusion

With Lyme Awareness month officially over, I want to acknowledge other people whose lives have also been affected by this disease, my friends and family. The sacrifices, adjustments, dealing, processing, helping, supporting, caring for etc. take a toll people I love just as much as being ill does on me.

The sacrifices others have made are endless and I want to say THANK YOU! Every thing you do for me no matter how insignificant it may seem is a wonderful blessing to me. I want you to know that I understand that

■Helping those that can’t always help themselves is tiring
■Always being worried and conscious of my needs is mentally exhausting
■Knowing that vacations and family holidays may not be feasible is disappointing
■Absorbing medical expenses or compensating for lost income is worrying
■Accepting that my lifestyle is limited and different from before is heartbreaking
■Knowing you can’t do more for your child/friend/loved one is devastating

Even though it can be difficult in a lot of ways, so many of my friends and family have stepped up and contributed in numerous ways that have truly made a big difference for me.

Though I may not be able to express my appreciation like we once did, your efforts never go unnoticed and are always appreciated.

Because of your efforts and understanding, I am stronger and I will get better.

You all are truly amazing.


An extra special thank you goes out to my wonderful husband who has done and continues to to a million small yet incredibly significant things for me each day and who also steps up in so many enormous ways. I wish things weren't they way the are, but I'm sure glad that I have you by my side. I couldn't fight this fight without you as my coach. I love you.

PS. I hope that my sharing has provided you with information that you can use to keep yourself and you family safe. I don't want any of you to ever truly know what this experience is like.