"A waiting person is a patient person." - Henri J.M. Nouwen

Argh! Have you ever felt impatient at a red light, or irritated at the end of a long line for your prescription at the pharmacy? You're not alone.

Patience can feel scarce when you don't have control over a situation. It can feel like osteoporosis interrupted your life and brought a slew of frustrations at the worst moments. Finding a tiny bit of control can bring us patience later.

Control might look like self-care: a walk around the block, getting up early for 15 minutes of alone time, spending time each week encouraging others who have osteoporosis or starting a gratitude journal. Don't let anyone (including yourself!) make you feel guilty for taking care of yourself.

Here are recent conversations from MyOsteoTeam:

• "I have faced a lot of ups and downs in my but I don't consider everything that I been through in my life a burden. Our trials come only to make us strong and God never gives us more than we can bear. I may not always feel the best all the time but I take it one day at a time step by step and day by day."
• "Hospitals are so stretched at the moment that some people will be waiting for other treatments. I can’t drive or walk properly and can only stand for 5 mins, so will just have to be patient."
• "I am thankful for the gift of life today and I choose to see it as a gift. Keep putting one foot in front of the other and moving forward."

Have you found ways to take back control and practice patience? What do you do to be more open to self-care? Share your insights in the comments below or directly on MyOsteoTeam.com.