Prompt: One Word
Encapsulate the year 2011 in one word. Explain why you’re choosing that word. Now, imagine it’s one year from today, what would you like the word to be that captures 2012 for you?
If I had to sum up the past twelve months in just one word it would be 'CHALLENGING'. Let me explain . . . .
I started off the year feeling generally unwell. I saw doctors and specialists but wasn't really making much headway. Span to June and things suddenly got a whole lot worse. I found myself in excruciating pain with no relief.
I've been treated for migraines, sinus infections, toothache, ear, nose and throat problems but nothing checked out. I've also had MRI's, CT Scans, I-CAT Scans, X-Rays, Blood Tests, Sinus Surgery and been on so many different drugs it's enough to make your head spin.
After months and months of unsuccessful treatments it turns out that I have Atypical Trigeminal Neuralgia (a rare form of facial nerve pain that is often misdiagnosed). It seems that there is no clear cut treatment and tends to be a case of trial and error.
To give you some idea of the pain it's like having a migraine, toothache, earache, sinus pressure, cheek pain and neck pain all at the same time, every day.
If you'd asked me last year what my word for 2012 would have been I'd have probably picked something creative but today . . . . in the here and now, I would have to choose 'Healthy'.
What one word would you chose to describe your year and what word would you chose for 2012?
Encapsulate the year 2011 in one word. Explain why you’re choosing that word. Now, imagine it’s one year from today, what would you like the word to be that captures 2012 for you?
If I had to sum up the past twelve months in just one word it would be 'CHALLENGING'. Let me explain . . . .
I started off the year feeling generally unwell. I saw doctors and specialists but wasn't really making much headway. Span to June and things suddenly got a whole lot worse. I found myself in excruciating pain with no relief.
After months and months of unsuccessful treatments it turns out that I have Atypical Trigeminal Neuralgia (a rare form of facial nerve pain that is often misdiagnosed). It seems that there is no clear cut treatment and tends to be a case of trial and error.
To give you some idea of the pain it's like having a migraine, toothache, earache, sinus pressure, cheek pain and neck pain all at the same time, every day.
If you'd asked me last year what my word for 2012 would have been I'd have probably picked something creative but today . . . . in the here and now, I would have to choose 'Healthy'.
What one word would you chose to describe your year and what word would you chose for 2012?
Kathryn - I'm not even sure what to say to the challenging year that you have had in 2011. Living with pain - I can't imagine what that must be like. It is all consuming - and yet you have been here day after day, sharing your art with the world. I greatly admire your fortitude to continue and wish you, more than anything, a "healthy" 2012.
ReplyDeleteI am wishing, with all my heart, that healthy is your word for 2012. Or at least, pain free.
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ohhh..i did the reverb thing last year...my word for 1211 was embracing...but i really don't think i did much of that!! 2012 will be change!
ReplyDeletehope your 2012 word comes true~ healthy!!! wishing you much of it!!
So sorry that you've had such a challenging year. Wishing you a less-challenging, healthy and pain free 2012.
ReplyDeleteI hope beyond hope that 2012 is healthy for you. I think my word for 2012 will be "believe".
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear of this ailment. But the positive thing is you have finally been diagnosed. My wife went through a similar mystery disease, but was finally diagnosed as well. The treatment has done wonders. So I am thankful for the way 2011 is ending, and hopeful for good health and more business in 2012. Very cool image of the visage, by the way :^)
ReplyDeleteOh...how I do wish for you that this new up and coming new year is pain free and healthy!!! Love the image you've created with this...it truly expresses the agony of your pain!
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