Faith non Christian

katinar · Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2007 8:53 pm Post subject: Faith non Christian

I have been diagnosed with SLE for 28 years although much more likely had first flare at 19 so more like 40 years. I am in awe when I read stories of people on this and other boards. Both in awe of all the pain and suffering we have all gone through and also the amazing strength and perseverance I hear through the writing. Every day is a gift and a challenge. I have made peace with the disease(as have many others) and don't spend energy uselessly fighting it, as energy is the precious resource I guard zealously. I want to thank whatever powers there are in the universe for all that I have in my life. While I wouldn't have chosen this disease (I always think maybe hemorrhoids HA!) I know I would not spiritually and emotionally be where I am today without it. In faith and fellowship whatever one's faith may be
katinar

Saysusie · Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2007 2:04 pm Post subject:

Hi Katinar Laughing

I think that many of us will agree with you wholeheartedly. Although we would not ask for the disease, it has taught us how to be grateful for the many small miracles that surround us every day, it has taught us to take notice of the wonders and beauty that abound and it has taught us to be thankful for all that is good in our lives.
See my motto below.........................

Peace and Blessings
Saysusie
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Look For The Good and Praise It!

hatlady · Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2007 11:52 am Post subject:

Hi Katinar and welcome to our group!

I agree, while I'd never have chosen lupus, this condition has given me many gifts - the gift of understanding when a friend says "My FMS is so bad today, I could cry..." or of how some days are good, some bad. I've learned to just sit and watch the roses grow on days when leaning over to smell them would be too hard. I'm blessed that my home computer office has a window out to a wonderful yard filled with birds, squirrels and trees. I'm blessed to have friends that care, that help me when I need it. And who laugh with me often.