Life of a mother is pretty much same...irrespective of which part of the world you live in. The cryings, the staying-up-late, the tantrums, the fights and what not!
In my 3rd year of motherhood, I was diagnosed with CKD (chronic kidney disease) and it was the most dreadful phase of my life. After just four years of my marriage and 32 years of age ....no one would expect this coming. Neither did I.
I can never forget that day, when I had my first RFT (renal function test) and the results showed failure on major part.
I went to the lab to collect these reports where the lab guy took a look at them and inquired,
"These are yours??"
"Yes"
"Your kidneys are failed?!" , I still don't know whether it was a question or statement.
"Excuse me!! Allah forbid. ..what are you saying!"
"Oh sorry...if you were offended..I'm so sorry"
Next I showed him another lab slip and he told me, "yes you have to submit 24 hours urine. Drink lots of water or else you will be considered a D-I-A-L-Y-S-I-S patient".
At that time I had an urge to punch him in the face.
Why? Because he said it. He said the dreaded word. The word I didn't want to associate myself with. Not at all.
Well, few months passed and my dialysis started. Yep. You heard it. I heard it. And its OK!!
The start of my dialysis was some kind of blessing in disguise! I became more thankful to Allah for what I have. For my life, my partner and my kids. It changed my perspective on life. And then I decided to be my kids' hero! Strive for them, live for them, be healthy for them because they look up-to me. And they should look upon me as a strong mother.
I may have ONE reason to be depressed but a hundred reasons to be happy! And I need to focus on those hundred reasons!
For everyone out there, count your blessings! Count them each day, everyday. Say "Alhamdulilah" as many times. And remember to count those things that may seem small for you but are of great importance to others. My list for today is....
Saying I love you to my kids
Hugging my kids
Glass of water
Able to do my work myself (i have bad days)
Playing with my kids
Having a loving and supportive family
A slice of high-potassium fruit (not allowed to dialysis patients)
I used to write a lot before marriage..all was left and lost...but now I'm going to write again. And nothing is going to stop me. Not even this CKD!! For me sky is the limit !!!!
For everyone out there, count your blessings! Count them each day, everyday. Say "Alhamdulilah" as many times. And remember to count those things that may seem small for you but are of great importance to others. My list for today is....
Saying I love you to my kids
Hugging my kids
Glass of water
Able to do my work myself (i have bad days)
Playing with my kids
Having a loving and supportive family
A slice of high-potassium fruit (not allowed to dialysis patients)
I used to write a lot before marriage..all was left and lost...but now I'm going to write again. And nothing is going to stop me. Not even this CKD!! For me sky is the limit !!!!
I hope I'm able to spread positivity around. Follow my blog because its about being happy in your own way.
"You are responsible for your own happiness!"
So signing off for today. Lots of love to people out there.
I am yours....chronically yours,
Sara.
