Re: Mama-Sher/lupus issues>>Barbara

[Guest guest]

Mama-Sher, see my other post to you...I'm o.k., really...All the

physical things cannot touch my spirit. It is strong. And finding

people like you to share my stories with, and to hopefully bring some

solace or compassion to another, that is the biggest spirit booster of

all.

When I was very young with such illness I did question " why " . Heck, I

was 17 and crippled, of course I asked " why " . I no longer question it,

I just deal with it and know that my situation is a lot better than so

very many other people in this world.

I have a roof over my head, food to eat, a vehicle to drive (and for

now the faculties to drive it), a loving and supportive family and

friends, my 5 canine companions, and now, this on-line support family.

I accept my blessings and hope I can pass them on to others.

This will sound so strange, but I almost feel that the reason I was

given so many illnesses was to be able to reach out to a wide range of

people. Maybe what I've learned will aid someone else in their fight.

I hope so.

Super Big Hugs from Texas!

Babs

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> > > > > > > Zena,

> > > > > > > I know you won't see this for a bit because of the time

> > > > > difference but

> > > > > > I was wondering if you could share with me what kinds of

> > > symptoms

> > > > > you

> > > > > > have/had from the dermatomyositis? How was it diagnosed? My

> > > doctor

> > > > > is

> > > > > > planning a biopsy of the rash and blistering on my hands

> > but I'm

> > > > > having

> > > > > > alot more fatigue recently and some muscle and joint pain.

> > I was

> > > > > > wondering if you had those kinds of symptoms?

> > > > > > > Anything you'd care to share I would greatly appreciate.

> > I

> > > feel

> > > > > like

> > > > > > my body is revolting against me. LOL

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > Beth in NC age 48 Fibrotic NSIP 06/06

> > > > > > >

> > > > > >

> > > > >

> > > >

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[Guest guest]

Babs...I always find it interesting how people react to illness and/or a life-threatening illness. Some like you ,retain and grow in Spirit and some plunge into darkness.

I call it 'blooming where you are planted'. I too try to be encouraging. I'm the one who gets the blessing and I love blessings from God.

I checked out your pictures again and see you have a big family! Even this 'old lady' here thinks your Chaz is snazzy. lol .All your family are good lookers.

I want you to know I admire your Spirit. There aren't too many here who deal w/what you do. I hope God blesses you big-time!

Love,

Mama-Sher, 69; IPF, 3-06, OR.Don't fret about tomorrow, God is already there!

Re: Mama-Sher/lupus issues>>Barbara

Mama-Sher, see my other post to you...I'm o.k., really...All thephysical things cannot touch my spirit. It is strong. And findingpeople like you to share my stories with, and to hopefully bring somesolace or compassion to another, that is the biggest spirit booster ofall.When I was very young with such illness I did question "why". Heck, Iwas 17 and crippled, of course I asked "why". I no longer question it,I just deal with it and know that my situation is a lot better than sovery many other people in this world.I have a roof over my head, food to eat, a vehicle to drive (and fornow the faculties to drive it), a loving and supportive family andfriends, my 5 canine companions, and now, this on-line support family.I accept my blessings and hope I can pass them on to others.This will sound so strange, but I almost feel that the reason I wasgiven so many illnesses was to be able to reach out to a wide range ofpeople. Maybe what I've learned will aid someone else in their fight.I hope so.Super Big Hugs from Texas!Babs> > > > > > >> > > > > > > Zena,> > > > > > > I know you won't see this for a bit because of the time> > > > > difference but> > > > > > I was wondering if you could share with me what kinds of > > > symptoms> > > > > you> > > > > > have/had from the dermatomyositis? How was it diagnosed? My > > > doctor> > > > > is> > > > > > planning a biopsy of the rash and blistering on my hands > > but I'm> > > > > having> > > > > > alot more fatigue recently and some muscle and joint pain. > > I was> > > > > > wondering if you had those kinds of symptoms?> > > > > > > Anything you'd care to share I would greatly appreciate. > > I > > > feel> > > > > like> > > > > > my body is revolting against me. LOL> > > > > > >> > > > > > > Beth in NC age 48 Fibrotic NSIP 06/06> > > > > > >> > > > > >> > > > >> > > >> > >> >>

[Guest guest]

Than you Mama-Sher! I feel very blessed, and more so now that I have

friends like YOU!

Since I love to garden, your saying of " blooming where you are

planted " is very meaningful to me. It says a lot actually, when you

really stop to think about the meaning of it.

The family pic shows only a portion of my siblings and family. I have

2 sisters and a brother in California, another brother in Arizona,

another brother in Texas, and another sister in Missouri. They all

have children, and grandchildren, so all-together we're quite a large

family.

My brother who died had 3 daughters, and one of them is now a Mom. So

we just keep expanding and enlarging at an alarming rate!

I can't keep up with all of them anymore! And, thank God, none of them

have PF.

I could tell right away that you are a large part of this board, and

how admired you are, and I can see why. You are so kind, and cheerful,

and filled with warmth. That you share it with so many is a blessing

to all of us!

Hugs, and hugs!

Babs in Texas

> > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > Zena,

> > > > > > > > I know you won't see this for a bit because of the time

> > > > > > difference but

> > > > > > > I was wondering if you could share with me what kinds of

> > > > symptoms

> > > > > > you

> > > > > > > have/had from the dermatomyositis? How was it

diagnosed? My

> > > > doctor

> > > > > > is

> > > > > > > planning a biopsy of the rash and blistering on my hands

> > > but I'm

> > > > > > having

> > > > > > > alot more fatigue recently and some muscle and joint

pain.

> > > I was

> > > > > > > wondering if you had those kinds of symptoms?

> > > > > > > > Anything you'd care to share I would greatly

appreciate.

> > > I

> > > > feel

> > > > > > like

> > > > > > > my body is revolting against me. LOL

> > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > Beth in NC age 48 Fibrotic NSIP 06/06

> > > > > > > >

> > > > > > >

> > > > > >

> > > > >

> > > >

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Babs, You may have loads of physical

trouble but your positive spirit

is inspirational. Thanks for being here and for being so generous with

your sharing.

Z fibriotic NSIP/05

Z

fibriotic NSIP/o5/PA

And “mild”

PH/10/07 and Reynaud’s too!!

Potter,

reader,carousel lover and MomMom to

Darah

“I’m gonna

be iron like a lion in Zion” Bob Marley

Barbara wrote:

Mama-Sher, see my other post to you...I'm o.k., really...All the

physical things cannot touch my spirit. It is strong. And finding

people like you to share my stories with, and to hopefully bring some

solace or compassion to another, that is the biggest spirit booster of

all.

When I was very young with such illness I did question "why". Heck, I

was 17 and crippled, of course I asked "why". I no longer question it,

I just deal with it and know that my situation is a lot better than so

very many other people in this world.

I have a roof over my head, food to eat, a vehicle to drive (and for

now the faculties to drive it), a loving and supportive family and

friends, my 5 canine companions, and now, this on-line support family.

I accept my blessings and hope I can pass them on to others.

This will sound so strange, but I almost feel that the reason I was

given so many illnesses was to be able to reach out to a wide range of

people. Maybe what I've learned will aid someone else in their fight.

I hope so.

Super Big Hugs from Texas!

Babs

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > Zena,

> > > > > > > I know you won't see this for a bit

because of the time

> > > > > difference but

> > > > > > I was wondering if you could share with

me what kinds of

> > > symptoms

> > > > > you

> > > > > > have/had from the dermatomyositis? How

was it diagnosed? My

> > > doctor

> > > > > is

> > > > > > planning a biopsy of the rash and

blistering on my hands

> > but I'm

> > > > > having

> > > > > > alot more fatigue recently and some

muscle and joint pain.

> > I was

> > > > > > wondering if you had those kinds of

symptoms?

> > > > > > > Anything you'd care to share I would

greatly appreciate.

> > I

> > > feel

> > > > > like

> > > > > > my body is revolting against me. LOL

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > Beth in NC age 48 Fibrotic NSIP

06/06

> > > > > > >

> > > > > >

> > > > >

> > > >

> > >

> >

>

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