Edison quote

"If we all did the things we are capable of, we would astound ourselves."

- Thomas Edison

Meniere's Poem-From a Spouse's View

I read this on www.menieres.org and found it very moving.  Unfortunately, I do not know the name of the person who wrote it.  He only gives his forum name which is WifesOnFloor.  He titled his thread simply:  Angelea

Why are you on the floor vomiting?  Is this a hangover?
What is the cause of this?
You have what?  I think your ears are beautiful; you don’t have man-ears…
Oh, Meniere’s, what is that?  A disease?  No?  A syndrome?  A collection of God-awful symptoms?  Why are you like this?
I see…nobody knows.
Ok, so it’s a fluid build-up...or wait, it’s a virus is it?  OK, no, it’s a kink in your neck?  No?  Yes? 
I see, nobody knows.

The kids want to know why you are on the floor again.  I told them about your man-ears.  I’m kidding, I love your ears.  I married you for your ears.  I married you for your eyes.  I married you for all of you, till death do us part.

I will hold the bucket with one hand and the back of your head with the other as you retch through the night.  I will wait with you until the room stops spinning long enough to half-carry you to the restroom so you can finally relieve yourself.  I will bring you anything you need in your state of paralysis, till death do us part.

Low-salt?  Check.  Diuretics?  Check.  Lysine?  Check.  Acyclovir?  Check.  NUCCA?  Check.  Dexamethasone?  Check.  Gentamicin?  Check.

Why are you on the floor?  Why are you vomiting?   

I married you for your ears, till death do us part.

 This brought tears to my eyes because I imagine my husband has similar thoughts.  He never really says anything but he was there for me through many of my bad vertigo attacks in the beginning.  Back before we were even married and he could've very easily walked away. 

To the author of this-sorry that I can't give you your proper credit.  If you ever stumble upon this blog and would be willing to give me your name, I would love to credit you for this beautiful work.  And thank you for being there for her.  It isn't easy for our better halves either and it's important for us to remember that.

Details in the Fabric

 really love these lyrics and this song...

Details in the Fabric-Mraz and James Morrison
Calm down
Deep breaths
And get yourself dressed instead
Of running around
And pulling all your threads saying
Breaking yourself up

If it's a broken part, replace it
But, if it's a broken arm then brace it
If it's a broken heart then face it

And hold your own
Know your name
And go your own way
Hold your own
Know your own name
And go your own way

And everything will be fine
Everything will be fine
Mmmhmm

Hang on
Help is on the way
Stay strong
I'm doing everything

Hold your own
Know your name
And go your own way
Hold your own
Know your name
And go your own way

And everything, everything will be fine
Everything

Are the details in the fabric
Are the things that make you panic
Are your thoughts results of static cling?

Are the things that make you blow
Hell, no reason, go on and scream
If you're shocked it's just the fault
Of faulty manufacturing.

Yeah everything will be fine
Everything in no time at all
Everything

Hold your own
And know your name
And go your own way

Are the details in the fabric (Hold your own, know your name)
Are the things that make you panic
Are your thoughts results of static cling? (Go your own way)

Are the details in the fabric (Hold your own, know your name)
Are the things that make you panic (Go your own way)
Is it Mother Nature's sewing machine?

Are the things that make you blow (Hold your own, know your name)
Hell no reason go on and scream
If you're shocked it's just the fault (Go your own way)
Of faulty manufacturing

Everything will be fine
Everything in no time at all
Hearts will hold

Yet another great quote

"A wise man should consider that health is the greatest of human blessings, and learn how by his own thought to derive benefit from his illnesses."~Hippocrates

Go for it!-great quote

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be?"- m. williamson

A kind of resolution...

"What is success? To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived; that is to have succeeded."

                                              ~Ralph Waldo Emerson