Not quite so worried this morning

[Guest guest]

THANKS SO MUCH for the kind responses I got to my post. The concept

of not looking at the big picture struck a chord of truth for me, and

of just doing what I can and letting go...

A good night's rest helped my perspective. We received a down blanket

for Christmas and used it for the first time. It was so wonderfully

warm and lightweight; I slept deeply. This morning, my husband and I

planned a vacation. :-)

My mom has a fear of doctors and pharmaceuticals, that is why she has

not sought help for her RA. She is now reaching a crisis point, where

she can barely walk. She said she is going to pursue knee surgery

after the holidays. Her hands are quite disfigured. At 62 she lives

as a shut-in. I don't know if she will ever try RA meds. The Vioxx

recall cemented her belief that drug companies will do anything for a

buck and that doctors can't think for themselves. She is frightened

for me because I take meds. I think the pain and isolation have led

to some mental health problems--she has a lot of anxiety.

One day at a time!

Sierra