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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...
Since there have been so many wonderful posts lately and it's almost Thanksgiving I thought I would add this...what are you grateful for?
I'm grateful that God has blessed me with a wonderful church family, a Mother who is always there for me, getting a degree in college, that I am able to see the beautiful sunsets and change of seasons. But most of all that God has gotten me through an abusive childhood, horrible marriage, Misdiagnoisis of Multiple Sclerosis, a daughter who is an addict, getting fired from a job I loved, and panic and anxiety attacks...and I have joy unending joy!!! HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
I'm grateful that God has blessed me with a wonderful church family, a Mother who is always there for me, getting a degree in college, that I am able to see the beautiful sunsets and change of seasons. But most of all that God has gotten me through an abusive childhood, horrible marriage, Misdiagnoisis of Multiple Sclerosis, a daughter who is an addict, getting fired from a job I loved, and panic and anxiety attacks...and I have joy unending joy!!! HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
I am grateful that I am moving closer to a true diagnosis.
Most of all, I'm thankful that I am thankful. I know that happiness is my choice, no matter what life throws my way. I know that all my actions, reactions, and choices are dictated by how I choose to think and see things. In knowing this, I'm thankful that I've been able to be a positive influence on the people in my life.
I'm thankful that I've been given a chance to step out of the day-to-day life, no longer focusing all my attention on just trying to keep going. That I've been forced to get out of the 9 to 5 mentality so I can focus on something better, no longer living life for the weekends but for every moment.
I'm thankful that this illness has given me the chance to be something better, to do something better, to think outside of this box that I've allowed myself to be forced into through the years.
I'm thankful that my reduction in pain has allowed me to focus again. I can think without being bogged down. I can put my attention where it needs to be, rather then where I thought it should be.
I'm thankful that this illness came when it did, that it allowed me to stop and look at what was around me. My attention is now where it needs to be, on my family, helping them through a very difficult time.
I'll finish my ramble with being thankful that I know now, more than ever, that money is one of the least important things in my life. It's sole importance has been force fed to me and most people, and I can see beyond that much easier now. I know that as long as I have enough for a roof over my head, for food on my plate, to keep up with my health, and the internet to keep myself learning - that it is and always will be enough for me. I know that satisfaction through money is fleeting, and that thing that I want won't be so important once I have it.
I lied, one more thing that's high on the recent list: I'm thankful to the people that come here. That they have been a positive influence, helping me to understand. I'm thankful to know that if I need it, they are here to help.
Epistime...awesome!!!
I am thankful that I had a good and loving husband for 26 years until the Lord called him Home.
I am thankful for a loving Heavenly Father who walks beside me every step of the way.
*peace* and *white light* to you all. Happy Thanksgiving!!
I am thankful for my life and health.
I am thankful to God and all that He has done and continues to do on my behalf.
I am thankful for a supportive team - my spouse, family members, friends, church members, physicians and pharmacists that support me in so many ways that my eyes are welling up now as I write this post.
I am thankful for my parents who allowed me to fall when I was young but was always there if I need their help to get up again. That lesson has served me well has I deal with RA.
Thankful for the DS forum - place to learn and a vent without judgement.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
My wonderful boys!
My very fulfilling job.
And that I can come to this site when I need some advice and and understanding at the not so good times.
I feel like I know a lot of people on here personally and that is a lovely thing.
Happy Thanksgiving to all!