Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired

Those of you have dealt with chronic illness know that there is a series of questions that you start to dread. "What's wrong?" "Are you feeling okay?" "You don't look so good, are you getting sick?" (People often back up with that last one.) All of these are well-intended but when asked on an almost daily basis, it can be crazy-making.Because I am tired of saying, "nothing is wrong, I'm just tired".  So tired! I feel like a broken record. But it's more than that. As much as I know that it's not, it feels like a cop-out. I get angry with myself and my body which seems hell-bent on messing with my plans and drive.I know that it could be worse. Much worse. I know of moms out there who are facing real life and death challenges. And I am immensely thankful that I am not. But it is frustrating and today, I am pretty frustrated. In fairness, it is made worse as I am actually sick on top of this daily mess.But on a lighter note, my son who is also home sick today, said to me last night, "Mommy, I am 94% downloaded sick". It took everything I had not to laugh as he was so sincere. But it is moments like that which keep me going.So, although today, I am 98% downloaded sick, I guess I am 100% fortunate.