Re: Hello good people. Doris

[Guest guest]

Kathe,

Hi, I know you are a CA girl so I understand that flip flops and casual

wear. But please be careful in the flip flops, it is so easy to twist and

break

something, I keep my Birkenstocks or Ryka's by the bed and put them on upon

rising, it really helps my stability. And yes it really does feel good not

to wear socks! Hope you are having as nice as weather as we are in central

CA (except for the rotton rain this weekend). Please all be careful in

summer shoes, that is how I broke my leg!

Gentle Hugs & Prayers,

Carol M. in CA

[Guest guest]

Hi Doris:

Welcome! You will find that this is one of the best

groups on the net - the people here are so caring and

supportive, and our moderators and a work

tirelessly (well maybe they do get tired once in a

while lol) in finding us great information. I have

been in the group for about 5 years now, and wish I

had found them when I was first dx 3 years earlier,

but it's been a blessing nonetheless to have people to

talk with who really do understand what you are going

through. And I have learned soooo much from this

group! I know you will enjoy being here too.

Yep, feet are a real problem for me too. I still am

able to find shoes pretty well, although I have a wide

foot anyway, and still have some that I have laces on,

like my riding shoes, but over the years I have been

moving more towards those shoes that you can just slip

on, or ones with velcro closure like the tennis shoes

I found in Wal Mart. Sometimes, though, I like the

laced shoes more because my slips ons can become too

tight when I am flaring! It's tough to find shoes

comfy for all occasions - I have no dress shoes at all

anymore. At home, it's just slippers or flip-flops!

Kind of like my home clothing too, pull on pants and

t-shirts. I have become quite the fashion statement

in my quest for comfy, easy wear clothing with these

painful hands and feet!

Anyway, just wanted to welcome you aboard! Take care

-

Kathe in CA

Kathe

" To ride a horse is to borrow freedom. "

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