Some people with M.E are so disabled they can't leave the house. In this case, any kind of vacation that involved travelling would probably cause a relapse.
I have a moderate case of M.E. I contend with flu symptoms, fatigue, and weakness everyday; however, I can fake my way through social gatherings or outings on good days (sometimes even without consequences). I have also managed to study and work a little since 2006. I'm sincerely grateful to be able to do this as I know that the M.E. could be a lot worse.
This week I decided to take my art supplies and travel to a nearby town where there's a printmaking studio for a few days. I've done this other times. I stay at a beautiful but inexpensive little motel. My bedroom has an amazing view of Lake Superior. It's just nice to be some place different. It feels like a vacation.
The most difficult part for me is the drive. Many people with M.E. can't drive for various reasons (dizziness, weakness, the energy it takes). If I drive any kind of distance, I incur a crash the next day. The longer the drive, the worse and longer the crash. The exception is that on a good day I can drive short distances and do an errand (if the errand doesn't take too long).
I drove yesterday to get here (1 1/2 hours) and today I woke up sick and fatigued. I'm looking out my window at the lake and listening to the waves crash on the rocky beach.
I'm hoping to be able to "rally" enough to do a little art today. If not, I'll lie here and enjoy the scenery and feel grateful that I'm well enough to go on vacation. Looking at the Lake I'm once again in awe of this beautiful world that we call home.
I have a moderate case of M.E. I contend with flu symptoms, fatigue, and weakness everyday; however, I can fake my way through social gatherings or outings on good days (sometimes even without consequences). I have also managed to study and work a little since 2006. I'm sincerely grateful to be able to do this as I know that the M.E. could be a lot worse.
This week I decided to take my art supplies and travel to a nearby town where there's a printmaking studio for a few days. I've done this other times. I stay at a beautiful but inexpensive little motel. My bedroom has an amazing view of Lake Superior. It's just nice to be some place different. It feels like a vacation.
The most difficult part for me is the drive. Many people with M.E. can't drive for various reasons (dizziness, weakness, the energy it takes). If I drive any kind of distance, I incur a crash the next day. The longer the drive, the worse and longer the crash. The exception is that on a good day I can drive short distances and do an errand (if the errand doesn't take too long).
I drove yesterday to get here (1 1/2 hours) and today I woke up sick and fatigued. I'm looking out my window at the lake and listening to the waves crash on the rocky beach.
I'm hoping to be able to "rally" enough to do a little art today. If not, I'll lie here and enjoy the scenery and feel grateful that I'm well enough to go on vacation. Looking at the Lake I'm once again in awe of this beautiful world that we call home.
Wouldn't you love to wake up to that sight and sound EVERY day? That is my dream retirement spot. Some day...
ReplyDeleteI hope you bounce back quickly and can enjoy your 'vacation'.
Oh, I would love to be viewing Lake Superior right now....take in it's view for me too! It is my favorite place to go and contemplate life...I love the rocky shore and chilly water....so vast! Some day I will get there again! We lived in Duluth 2 yrs and our oldest was married there as her hubby is from there. The north shore is so fun to travel on. My view is from the Monnesota shores...Hope your crash is short so you can really enjoy your vacation!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Dominique and Renee.
ReplyDeleteI live on lake superior in Thunder Bay, but for some reason this seems different (and I can't see the lake from bed at home like I can here).
I'll soak it in for you Renee!!! I hope you get back up here at some point.
I'll post some photos too when I get home.
Two gorgeous sunsets so far (both nights) and waves crashing with spray up to 16 ft. today!!!!
I too have mild-moderate CFIDS, so I can relate. It seems to be more mild than moderate as I go along so either I am doing something right, or I am just plain lucky. It's still hard though. Yes it is. Cool about your artwork! I'm a bit of an artist myself, and hope to start selling the mandala greeting cards I am making! I also intend on making refrigerator magnets! If I can last a day selling at the Farmer's Market, I will be so stoked! If I SELL a card I will be so stoked!
ReplyDeleteHugs UpNorth, Judy