Lola VS Lupus 2012 Awareness Video This clip was made for lupus awareness and features just a few of the women in the Lola VS Lupus Support group. Enjoy! via lolavslupus.typepad.com Continue reading

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There is an old joke that I once heard. I can’t remember the exact wording but I’ll give you the gist of it. Lock your spouse in the trunk of your car for 30 minutes and lock your dog in the trunk for the same amount of time. Open the trunk and spouse will be very angry with you and your dog will still be ecstatic to see you. Dogs love unconditionally, and only want a few things in return: food, water, shelter, and plenty of cookies (dog treats) and kisses. Continue reading

It’s already a few days into 2013, and I still haven’t let go of 2012. Last year started off on a rough note. Let’s just say, some people from your past should remain there. My bad leg isn’t so bad anymore. I started physical therapy (PT) to regain strength and... Continue reading

I was surfing around the Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) and found a great article, titled, “Lupus and You.” As I read through it, one paragraph stood out. A light bulb in my head went off and I finally got it. Here is the paragraph: Continue reading

When you have lupus and must take medication to control it, you need blood work done every month, two months, or three months. I get my blood drawn every other month. My last blood tests showed that my lupus is “less active” than it has ever been before. I should be jumping for joy, but I can’t. I still don’t feel well. Is this as good as it gets? Continue reading

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May 1: Lupus is an unpredictable and complex autoimmune disease that causes inflammation and can damage any organ in the body with life-threatening consequences. - Lupus Foundation of America Continue reading

Lola VS Lupus 2012 Awareness Video This clip was made for lupus awareness and features just a few of the women in the Lola VS Lupus Support group. Enjoy! Continue reading

Since my last posting about weight loss, I fell off the band wagon. The fall was a huge blow to my ego. Losing weight used to be so easy. I could drop 15lbs in a month, but not now. Every inch and every pound is struggle. I gained the 8lbs that was lost using Weight Watchers and that brought me back to square one. Continue reading

Yesterday, I was reminded of the power of forgiveness. One friend extended an apology to another, who whole-heartedly accepted it. The best part of the act was when my friend said, “It is now forgotten.” The statement touched my soul. Realizing that the act of forgiveness heals both parties, I... Continue reading