When you live with an autoimmune disease like lupus, your overall health and well-being is usually in an ongoing state of flux. I don’t expect to feel crummy when I wake up in the morning. I never take for granted the days without complications or reminders of my limitations. Some days, however, I wish there [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Fear’
14 Apr
Prayers for Sarah Jane
I’m sharing this story in the hope you will read it and find room in your heart to pray for a special little girl that needs a lot of love and support right now. My son has a half-sister, Sarah Jane. She is eight years old with blond hair and the longest lashes in the [...]
30 Jan
Closer To Fine
Medical setbacks are commonplace for those of us with chronic autoimmune disorders. I have lupus and my life is often derailed with flare-ups from this disease. Lupus affects millions of people. My story is not unique. The last couple weeks have been hell for me with a recent flare affecting my skin and the small [...]
28 Nov
Just Hook Me Up
Ahhh … the All-Knowing US Health Insurance Industry. The bridge troll of health care. The billion dollar entity that we pay for health insurance coverage. Yes sir, they’ll gladly accept our premium checks just in time to turn around and say “Sorry, we won’t pay for that particular treatment, surgery, procedure or medication.” Bless their [...]
24 Aug
Let Me Know If You Need Anything
I hear that a lot. I also hear “Give Me A Call If You Need Anything”. (Same thing.) There’s also “If You Want Somebody To Go With You To The Doctor, Etc I’ll Go Along With You”, followed by “But Not Next Week Because I Can’t.” I don’t want to appear ungrateful but it would [...]
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