A Positive Step Forward

[glynis]

After a few weeks off work down to low mood,Menieres and sever bilateral tinnitus and not sleeping
I started back work this week.
Seems so loud after a long break being around 200+ children but glad to be back and out of the house.
Will have to see OH at some point but I know they are just making sure I'm ok back in my work place.
Missed the children so much and they were all so happy have me back Aww Bless them.
Regarding my ears,I have a appointment to be seen at the ENT casualty clinic in two weeks.....lots of love glynis

 

[IreneO]

Great that you're back at work, Glynis! I hope things keep improving for you and the ENT appointment goes well.

 

[stophiss]

When I read your posts Glynis and contemplate how much you have suffered and there are others here that have suffered unconscionably as well...much too many....I think of one of the great presidents on our side of the pond in the US who was a friend and ally of the great Churchill. Some, but many don't know the true story of our four time president FDR who was stricken with polio and couldn't walk a step past the age of 38 years old. He gave great inspirational speeches in a time when the world was burning... in 14 lb leg irons so he could stand erect while suffering intolerable neuropathic pain...the worse of all pain...like electricity coursing through a body. In solitude he suffered greatly. Publically he spoke of hopefulness of the human condition. He was a man of incalculable intelligence, great beauty....a very handsome man...he was a wonderful dancer when young and very athletic, he had the most beautiful debutants on this arm and his family had enormous wealth. Outwardly he had everything which he did until one day his health was stricken from him. Those that knew him when he was younger believed him to be quite arrogant. And why shouldn't he be? He had more than anybody could ever hope for until he was robbed of his health. Historians believe he would have never of become president without his suffering which gave him a deep empathy for those less fortunate which resonated with the American people.

I see the same dynamic here. Those that have suffered greatly and if there is an ironic component of tinnitus it maybe in totality, it makes each of us better in our suffering and self reflection. We develop greater insight by searching for answers that cannot be answered and moreover we have a deeper capacity for understanding other's pain.

You set the bar high Glynis. You are a lovely lady and those little kids you nurture with your wisdom and compassion are so fortunate to have you touch their lives.

 

[snow47]

I'm so happy for you. I feel sad you have to suffer from this devil. God, I don't know what I have to think about God. Anyway. I really happy for you.

 

[Song interpreter]

Glynis, you are such an encourager! If you lived closer, I think we might spend time together.

Working with 200+ children! does that affect your hearing? I know I have had a room of 12-16 preschoolers. If they get excited and start squealing, oh ow my ears! I can go home and regular conversation hurts! You must have some great coping skills! I'm glad to be acquainted with you here!

For me, it's my grandchildren during a family gathering. That's nine children 8-years-old down to 2-years. Either we are in a small house or a big one without sound dampening carpet. It can be a bit much for my ears. I love my grandchildren! We keep trying to explain they need to be more quiet for grandma. I'm not that old either...

 

[glynis]

Great that you're back at work, Glynis! I hope things keep improving for you and the ENT appointment goes well.

Thank yyou....lots of love glynis

When I read your posts Glynis and contemplate how much you have suffered and there are others here that have suffered unconscionably as well...much too many....I think of one of the great presidents on our side of the pond in the US who was a friend and ally of the great Churchill. Some, but many don't know the true story of our four time president FDR who was stricken with polio and couldn't walk a step past the age of 38 years old. He gave great inspirational speeches in a time when the world was burning... in 14 lb leg irons so he could stand erect while suffering intolerable neuropathic pain...the worse of all pain...like electricity coursing through a body. In solitude he suffered greatly. Publically he spoke of hopefulness of the human condition. He was a man of incalculable intelligence, great beauty....a very handsome man...he was a wonderful dancer when young and very athletic, he had the most beautiful debutants on this arm and his family had enormous wealth. Outwardly he had everything which he did until one day his health was stricken from him. Those that knew him when he was younger believed him to be quite arrogant. And why shouldn't he be? He had more than anybody could ever hope for until he was robbed of his health. Historians believe he would have never of become president without his suffering which gave him a deep empathy for those less fortunate which resonated with the American people.

I see the same dynamic here. Those that have suffered greatly and if there is an ironic component of tinnitus it maybe in totality, it makes each of us better in our suffering and self reflection. We develop greater insight by searching for answers that cannot be answered and moreover we have a deeper capacity for understanding other's pain.

You set the bar high Glynis. You are a lovely lady and those little kids you nurture with your wisdom and compassion are so fortunate to have you touch their lives.

Stophiss ,
Thank you for your lovely words....lots of love glynis

I'm so happy for you. I feel sad you have to suffer from this devil. God, I don't know what I have to think about God. Anyway. I really happy for you.

Thank you. lots of love glynis

Glynis, you are such an encourager! If you lived closer, I think we might spend time together.

Working with 200+ children! does that affect your hearing? I know I have had a room of 12-16 preschoolers. If they get excited and start squealing, oh ow my ears! I can go home and regular conversation hurts! You must have some great coping skills! I'm glad to be acquainted with you here!

For me, it's my grandchildren during a family gathering. That's nine children 8-years-old down to 2-years. Either we are in a small house or a big one without sound dampening carpet. It can be a bit much for my ears. I love my grandchildren! We keep trying to explain they need to be more quiet for grandma. I'm not that old either...

It can get loud at times but the children are lovely.
My hearing is impared due to Menieres and have duel purpose hearing aid but turn them down around the children.
I have two sons and a grandson and wow the girls can screen when playing.

Love meet for a coffee if lived close....lots of love glynis

 

[billie48]

Glad to see you toughened out the storm and get better. You are our 'iron lady' on TT for sure. Hope things continue to improve. All the best to you. God bless.

 

[gotyoubynuts]

If @glynis and @billie48 got married, they would make for the best tinnitus support couple ever!!!

 

[Samantha R]

Wonderful news Glynis. I am so pleased to hear this.
You really are an inspiration.
Keep on keeping on.

 

[DebInAustralia]

Ditto the above comments Glynnis

Onward and upward xx

 

[Lorac]

Go @glynis ! You are so strong!!