Friends, this flare is something else.

While I’m used to the roller coaster of my illness, this is unlike anything I’ve seen in years.

My body started going downhill at the beginning of the week and just – never stopped.

Yesterday, I had to start a steroid dosepak.

I hate it.

And, long term, this body needs less steroids, not more.

Still, I am in incredible uncontrollable pain. Exhausted.

Running ridiculous fevers.

With a nervous system that’s just shot (CRPS symptoms are a beast).

And emotionally? Oh my goodness, I am a mess.

To make things more interesting, the devil’s own GI ailment has come to visit today as well. Fantastic I say.

I hate it more than unsweet tea – sorry, Al 😉 .

But I am staying home this weekend.

Missing a family visit – which I don’t do – but my body simply cannot go.

It will be okay – I will be okay.

I just finished my manuscript about living with chronic illness.

And I know it’s important to share the good —

and the absolute circus antics these bodies put us through, too.

And, y’all, this week?

I’m the Master of the Three Ring.

#fixitjesus

Be well, everybody. Take care of yourselves and each other.

Grace and Blessings.