How to Have a Pain-Free Christmas

Unplug the Christmas Machine by Jo Anderson
Skipping Christmas by John Grisham

Read one or both of the above titles for inspiration.

Then take a half hour or so to remember and forgive yourself for those holiday things you did in the past that you no longer can or want to do.
Make sure to stick as close as possible to your normal waking, sleeping, medicine taking, exercising and eating schedule.
Build in some extra rest time. Some ways I like to do this are:
Sit and look at the lit tree and admire and remember where we got each ornament.
Reread the (Biblical) Christmas story and other favorite stories or poems of the season.
Snuggle up with your hubby (or a pet) and watch your favorite Holiday specials. ( I am partial to How the Grinch Stole Christmas; my hubby is a big fan of Its A Wonderful Life).
Most of all Have a Merry Christmas
and until next time- Remember to Think, Live and Be pain-free.

Joy♡☆

Take Time to Give Thanks

Put aside your pain for a day. It's a proven fact that thinking happy thoughts or thinking about happy places does wonders for easing all kinds of pain and makes happier and healthier.
Here is my list:

1. Thanks to God who made me and cares for me.
2.Thanks for my family-immediate and extended.
3. Thanks for my church family.
4. Thanks for my family of co-workers.
5. Thanks for all my spondy friends who help me to realize that I do not suffer alone.
6.Thanks music which feeds my soul.
7. Thanks for water-rivers, lakes, oceans and drops.
8.Thanks for the written word which can inspire.
9. Thanks for dogs who excite me and warm my heart.
10. Thanks for trees and grass and flowers.
My list could go on and on....

What are you thankful for? What would you add to my list ?

Until next time,
Live, Think and Be Pain free.