How do you cope with life's struggles?

You remind me of what I was going through seven years ago when my mother was diagnosed with liver cancer. All I could do that time was pray and cry when I am alone in my room. I had to put on a poker face each time I would tend to my mother and even if I had no more strength to do so, I had to kick myself to overdrive so that I could bring her to the hospital, do the house chores and go to work. I always tell this to people I meet who are faced with similar challenges. That the only way that you will survive this is with love and prayers. My mother just had one bout of chemo then quit because the chemo was killing her. But she lived another four years even if the doctor told us she only had three months to live. Never waver even if you feel like slipping out. If you have family nearby, they can help in ways that you cannot imagine and it will be from simple things like doing your laundry, looking after the kids, doing some grocery shopping. There came a point in those years that I was caring for my mom that I wished that someone could just wash the dishes for me, just for one day. I had no relatives nearby since most of my relatives now live abroad. You are strong. This challenge will not be thrown in your way if you did not have the strength to face it. If you feel like ranting, you can do it here. That's what I did. I do hope and pray for your husbands' speedy recovery.

Dear Ms Bingskee You know, women are gifted souls and the Lord has really taken time to think and make them blessed. I was on the bed just after 14 months of our marriage, and I could not even get up an sit on my own for next long 8 months. My wife had to not only take care of me, it was also her profession, her students, the household and she never complained. Instead she kept encouraging me and always had a spark in her eyes that would force me to continue. This experience has made me believe more strongly in that fact. I wish your hubby a quick recovery and pray that He bestows you with strength, health and the right friends who keep you motivated - in doing what you are right now - taking the right care of your family

faith God helps a lot, also, i pray a lot and it helps to have good family and friends for sure also destressing helps if you are stressed. you have to have some sort of release like a hobby.

first off, good luck in the next coming months...there will be times of struggle but staying positive will get you through it. Staying positive that things will work out in the end is my way of getting through things that come up in my life. there are many issues that surround us at this time in life...3 kids, slow economy, the house is too small and we want to move but the housing market has hit bottom and our houses arent worth what we owe...etc., but I am working on couponing to save money and start a saving account so that we may possibly move in a year...at least put the house up for sale in a year so that we can get a bigger house so the kids can have a room of their own eventually, and we need more space for storage. Be strong, have faith, and stay positive!! :) Happy Mylotting.

Finding comfort thoguh God is the best way to cope with stress. If you know that everyone seems betraying you, God will always be there to let you feel that you are not alone.

I know that this comment is 6 months late but I cannot help to share some of my experiences and hope it will help a bit. There was a year when my mom was in and out of the hospital, almost every month. That was almost four years ago. It was such a trying time for the whole family. I have seven kids and two of them were left to assist my mom. So every time she had a mild stroke my son and daughter, both in grade school took turns in taking care of her while I look for ways to borrow money so I can get to visit and take care of her once we return. December of 2007, our family lost my eldest brother due to a heart condition and we were so afraid that my mom would not be able to bear it all. But we were wrong. Since then she was only hospitalized once, and had gone back to tutoring kids and had been an active member of the Senior Citizens' Group in our place.I in return call her once a week and we burn the lines for an hour to make up for the weeks I am not able to visit her. I hope your hubby now had fully recovered. Despite your strength and ability to hang on, do take extra care of yourself as well. If he is well enough to walk, try walking with him so both of you get to exercise. It maybe a small step but maybe enough for now.