Rheumatoid Arthritis Support Group
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, inflammatory, multisystem, autoimmune disorder. It is a disabling and painful condition which can lead to substantial loss of mobility due to pain and joint destruction. The disease is also systemic in that it often also affects many extra-articular tissues throughout the body including the skin, blood vessels, heart, lungs, and...
In no particular order:
1) Cooler weather. I live in the Midwest, and we have had a pretty big temperature drop. It's amazing how good of a mood this puts me in, even though physically things are not good. It's better than any drug.
2) Every wonderful person on this board.
3) The love of my better half.
1) Cooler weather. I live in the Midwest, and we have had a pretty big temperature drop. It's amazing how good of a mood this puts me in, even though physically things are not good. It's better than any drug.
2) Every wonderful person on this board.
3) The love of my better half.
My Son and Daughter
My imagination and even at my old age, I still want to see the good in everyone and everything.
The blessing to see wonderment everywhere.
And the strength to take the lemons I get in life, and turn them into pie! =) yummmm
Lin
1 my Lord Jesus Christ
2 my loving husband
3 my loving children
4 my granddaughter who is such a joy in my life
5 my dog who loves me unconditionally
6 the ability to still be able to work at a job that I enjoy
7 shelter, food and clothing
8 leaving in a country where I have my freedom
9 hobbies that I enjoy
10 not having RA at a younger age and doctors and drugs that can treat the disease
11 having a forum with friendly people like you where i can find advice and comfort
=)
Lin
God winks (random thingslike this thread!that make you stop and remember your blessings and the work He is doing in your life).
My faith and trust in God.
The opportunity each new day brings.
Amazing family and friends who give support, love, and a lot of laughs.
This support group.
My crazy pugs that make me smile.
The fall weatherenjoying coffee on my deck right now!
Coffee.
The lessons learned each day.
Exercising with my husband and the way he says good job, no matter how little cardio I manage or how light the weights are.
A good job that I enjoy.
The opportunity to go to school and everything Ive learned/am learning.
My nieces and nephews.
1. My husband, I had to wait until my 40's to meet him but he was worth the wait!
2. My Mom and siblings.
3.My Mother-in-law. yesterday she called me and said, "I know this is your first day back at work after being sick for a week, so stop by my house on your way home, I made you supper to bring home."
4. My dogs, Vivian and Ike.
5. My boss, he is one of a kind.
6. each day, there are a gift.
Peace and Be well
The Blues
- my incredibly supportive spouse
- my family, especially my mom
- my silly cat who believes she's a puppy
- my decent job and wonderful benefits, especially my health insurance and intermittent short term disability
- my usually sunny disposition, which has helped me through a lot
- a wonderful circle of friends who don't give up on me when I have to bail on plans
- the new mattress we just got, and waking up without a sore back
Caren
depressed. No explanation I should be happy.