Comments on: Living with Chronic Illness – 2 Quotes to Motivate You

By: MaryB

MaryB — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 09:20:16 +0000

So I am a 22 year old with Chronic pain/fatigue, migraines and insomnia and I have to say it has been far to long since I have met or come to know someone else who struggles daily with their illness and/or their pain. I found comfort in this blog tonight. I found a sense that I am not as alone and doomed as I may seem. There was a particular quote that caught me off guard…”Sometimes we need to focus on the small ways we can reclaim our identity or independence. Sometimes we need to look past our disability to see the person who we really are inside, not just who we are physically.” I struggle daily with this task for I feel the person I am inside knows no boundaries at all. It seems that my hopes and dreams and happiness exist in a world without my chronic illness, a world I cannot get to. I have never considered that it is in the acceptance of this that I can go on with my life. I have always viewed my illness as a barrier to the achievement of my dreams and the to the path I feel called to fallow. My illness has come to define my every move and the problem is I see no end in sight, just more pain.

By: Sadiq

Sadiq — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 21:09:57 +0000

I admire your strength and beauty of spirit. In hearing your song, I find comfort.

Thank you much and God Bless you….

Sadiq

By: Ana Saltos

Ana Saltos — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 16:39:33 +0000

I needed words as the ones above, nothing can stop our dreams!
Thank you!!

By: Greg Katz

Greg Katz — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:26:57 +0000

I love the visual of reaching for the stars even when illness keeps the body planted on the ground. When I read that statement the immediate thought was hope. It served to reinforce that there is a force greater than us who can keep the light burning in our soul even when are feet are to the fire. I’m looking forward to reading more about the life we cherish.

By: Penny

Penny — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 06:43:30 +0000

Dear Lily

You are in my thoughts everyday – what beautiful words you write. You have had it tough but you have risen above it like the trouper you are. I am very proud to be your auntie. Look up and give thanks, love you lots my sweet, Penny xxxxxxxxxoooooo

By: Maren

Maren — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:35:07 +0000

Lily , Good on you sister . I see your hard work has gone to good use . Really loved your page.
Just that little bit of reading has got me thinking about life . Thanks lily for being my sister
you inspire me more then you would ever think .
I LOVE YOU !!!
XXXXXXX
maren k

By: Lauren

Lauren — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 05:48:31 +0000

Lily

I am not sure if you know how much you already inspire so many people through your positive presence and your “little acts of kindness”… you are a true gem and I am so honoured to have you in my life as a cousin and a friend!

Love you Lil

Lauren

By: Kathleen Weston

Kathleen Weston — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 03:35:46 +0000

Well done Lily! You are an amazing person whose attitudes and beliefs on life inspire so many people and with this you have created the opportunity to reach more. An amazing piece of writing.
Kathleen
xo

By: Michelle Trace

Michelle Trace — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 09:11:59 +0000

Good on you Lily, you are and always have been an inspiration to me with your positive and happy attitude towards life, yours and others around you.
Well done!!
Michelle

By: Jessica

Jessica — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 05:20:09 +0000

I am so proud of you Lil. You write so eloquently and I’m sure this page will be an inspiration to so many others.
Love you heaps,
Jessie
xx