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Humility

QVCkitty1 — Wed, 06 May 2026 01:30:03 GMT

I confess that I've taken too much for granted in this life. The main thing is my health. In the last year it has been one thing after another . I won't go into detail, we all have our problems and you don't need to hear mine. It's just that after a long run of good luck I've hit a wall.In addition it's one thing after another with the house and frankly I'm over it. This morning with the nose bleed that I posted about, it just seemed like what next ? I know in many ways I've been fortunate, and this year has humbled me. Last month I turned 77 and I feel every year of it. The good news is I'm a stubborn Taurus and while the blood was in fact pouring out of my nose, I sat with a box of tissues and paper towels and did my word games on the IPad. Anyway, if you read this and can identify or not , I appreciate you. 🌷

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Pittfanatic — Wed, 06 May 2026 01:49:00 GMT

@QVCkitty1 I understand and I appreciate you too. It is very easy to take our health for granted. Sometimes in life we just have those "when it rains it pours" times. I am having one of those too. I was a competitive swimmer for many years in my youth and have always been very active. It seems that after I turned 60 (63 now), my days in the pool and the gym have come to haunt me. I have neck issues and need shoulder surgery and I am not able to do what I used to do. But I do what I can. I try to be grateful and mindful that my problems are minimal compared to so many others. I am still hoping to get back in the pool at some point. Best of luck to you.

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Pittfanatic — Wed, 06 May 2026 01:51:57 GMT

@QVCkitty1 I forgot to mention that the Daniel Patrick Moynihan quote you use is one of my favorites. I have used it many times.

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QVCkitty1 — Wed, 06 May 2026 02:11:22 GMT

@Pittfanatic wrote:
@QVCkitty1 I understand and I appreciate you too. It is very easy to take our health for granted. Sometimes in life we just have those "when it rains it pours" times. I am having one of those too. I was a competitive swimmer for many years in my youth and have always been very active. It seems that after I turned 60 (63 now), my days in the pool and the gym have come to haunt me. I have neck issues and need shoulder surgery and I am not able to do what I used to do. But I do what I can. I try to be grateful and mindful that my problems are minimal compared to so many others. I am still hoping to get back in the pool at some point. Best of luck to you.

@Pittfanatic Thank you, and good luck to you !

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willowbark — Wed, 06 May 2026 02:25:05 GMT

It's important to allow yourself to just feel what you feel.

I could go on but...then I'd feel like I would need to delete another one of my posts.

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Seminole2 — Wed, 06 May 2026 03:21:02 GMT

@QVCkitty1 I get it with your nose bleed! I have one about every 7-10 days. Has been going on for years. No one knows why. Went to a new ENT 3 weeks she said to use Afrin on a cotton ball. Have to admit it stops the bleeding for that moment! It's very unsettling.... trust me.

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LuvSoCal — Wed, 06 May 2026 03:53:55 GMT

@Seminole2 wrote:
@QVCkitty1 I get it with your nose bleed! I have one about every 7-10 days. Has been going on for years. No one knows why. Went to a new ENT 3 weeks she said to use Afrin on a cotton ball. Have to admit it stops the bleeding for that moment! It's very unsettling.... trust me.

@Seminole2 Has your doctor ever talked to you about cauterization? My SO had this problem and ever since the procedure (several years ago) he has had zero recurrence.

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Desertdi — Wed, 06 May 2026 05:37:56 GMT

@QVCkitty1

Humility is a VIRTUE (and will get you a higher seat in heaven) !!!

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catter70 — Wed, 06 May 2026 08:55:03 GMT

My social life for awhile has been going to the doctor, blood work and different scans. Then throw in the dentist. I know how you feel.

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QVCkitty1 — Wed, 06 May 2026 11:18:58 GMT

@Desertdi wrote:
@QVCkitty1

Humility is a VIRTUE (and will get you a higher seat in heaven) !!!

Thanks, but I'm not counting on it !

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Still Raining — Wed, 06 May 2026 12:58:27 GMT

Sorry to hear a novel heath event sent you off. They do! Wake-up calls are a bummer. Hope all is better today. Be easy on yourself 🌷

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Bonkers1 — Wed, 06 May 2026 13:20:00 GMT

Remember when it rains it pours. Also remember God only gives us what we can handle. Hang in there hopefully things will change for you.

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Sooner — Wed, 06 May 2026 13:43:07 GMT

@QVCkitty1 I am so sorry for you because sometimes it seems it just doesn't stop. I always wish I had my aunt who is long gone near me then. She would wrap her arms around me and say softly "Bless it's little heart" and give me the best hug and pray for me. Wish I would do that for you now!!!!

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smoochy — Wed, 06 May 2026 15:26:33 GMT

no where in the Bible does God say He will only give us what we can handle. This is a human-constructed concept to make ourselves feel better. However. God does promise to be with us throughout all of our trials. He is steadfast. He hears our cries, answers all prayers. This is a comfort to me. I totally relate to your difficulties. Seems like in my 70s, my health took a dive and stuff continues to pop up. We cant change it. But I consider every day that I wake up, a win and a blessing.This forum allows us to connect with each other-to be supportive, sympathetic. It too is a small blessing.

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Puzzle Piece — Wed, 06 May 2026 15:52:45 GMT

I also took my good looks and health for granted. Not now.

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Trinity11 — Wed, 06 May 2026 16:28:12 GMT

I was told in my teens not to have children and that Type 1 diabetes would take my life before I turned 40. So when I turned 73, with two wonderful children, I knew I was right to become a control freak, do everything humanly possible to stay alive and beat the odds. It hasn't been easy but I have so much to live for. I am humbled by the fact that although I wasn't blessed with good health I was given tenacity and refuse to allow myself to think why me.....

Prayers for you @QVCkitty1 . Live one day at a time, don't project and be well.💕💐

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QVCkitty1 — Wed, 06 May 2026 16:38:20 GMT

@Trinity11 wrote:
I was told in my teens not to have children and that Type 1 diabetes would take my life before I turned 40. So when I turned 73, with two wonderful children, I knew I was right to become a control freak, do everything humanly possible to stay alive and beat the odds. It hasn't been easy but I have so much to live for. I am humbled by the fact that although I wasn't blessed with good health I was given tenacity and refuse to allow myself to think why me.....

Prayers for you @QVCkitty1 . Live one day at a time, don't project and be well.💕💐

@Trinity11 wrote:
I was
@Trinity11 wrote:
I was told in my teens not to have children and that Type 1 diabetes would take my life before I turned 40. So when I turned 73, with two wonderful children, I knew I was right to become a control freak, do everything humanly possible to stay alive and beat the odds. It hasn't been easy but I have so much to live for. I am humbled by the fact that although I wasn't blessed with good health I was given tenacity and refuse to allow myself to think why me.....

Prayers for you @QVCkitty1 . Live one day at a time, don't project and be well.💕💐
@Trinity11 , I'm glad your work paid off. Thanks for you good wishes. 🌷
told in my teens not to have children and that Type 1 diabetes would take my life before I turned 40. So when I turned 73, with two wonderful children, I knew I was right to become a control freak, do everything humanly possible to stay alive and beat the odds. It hasn't been easy but I have so much to live for. I am humbled by the fact that although I wasn't blessed with good health I was given tenacity and refuse to allow myself to think why me.....

Prayers for you @QVCkitty1 . Live one day at a time, don't project and be well.💕💐

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QVCkitty1 — Wed, 06 May 2026 16:46:21 GMT

@smoochy@@smoochy @ wrote:
no where in the Bible does God say He will only give us what we can handle. This is a human-constructed concept to make ourselves feel better. However. God does promise to be with us throughout all of our trials. He is steadfast. He hears our cries, answers all prayers. This is a comfort to me. I totally relate to your difficulties. Seems like in my 70s, my health took a dive and stuff continues to pop up. We cant change it. But I consider every day that I wake up, a win and a blessing.This forum allows us to connect with each other-to be supportive, sympathetic. It too is a small blessing.

@smoochy ,I too appreciate this forum. I discovered it one day at a particularly hard day at work. Our cafeteria had computers for staff and visitors to use. I had shopped QVC, but never explored online. Well I found the forum and reading it took me out of my bad mood, and I've been here ever since.

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rms1954 — Wed, 06 May 2026 18:54:25 GMT

@smoochy wrote:
no where in the Bible does God say He will only give us what we can handle. This is a human-constructed concept to make ourselves feel better. However. God does promise to be with us throughout all of our trials. He is steadfast. He hears our cries, answers all prayers. This is a comfort to me. I totally relate to your difficulties. Seems like in my 70s, my health took a dive and stuff continues to pop up. We cant change it. But I consider every day that I wake up, a win and a blessing.This forum allows us to connect with each other-to be supportive, sympathetic. It too is a small blessing.

He does not do that either.

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smoochy — Wed, 06 May 2026 23:49:20 GMT

@rms1954 wrote:
@smoochy wrote:
no where in the Bible does God say He will only give us what we can handle. This is a human-constructed concept to make ourselves feel better. However. God does promise to be with us throughout all of our trials. He is steadfast. He hears our cries, answers all prayers. This is a comfort to me. I totally relate to your difficulties. Seems like in my 70s, my health took a dive and stuff continues to pop up. We cant change it. But I consider every day that I wake up, a win and a blessing.This forum allows us to connect with each other-to be supportive, sympathetic. It too is a small blessing.
He does not do that either.

yes He does. The answer may not be the one you wanted instead it might be what you need. Maybe it's something that will bring you to greater dependence on Him. Sometimes it's hard to see the answers until later and we look back and realize it.