Isn't it funny how life just throws you a curve ball..... how things happen and you just wasn't counting on that.... how you just didn't see that coming!!!! That is really how it has been for me for the past two months. I know most of you know that I have been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis.... I thought they had found me a miracle drug that was going to let me live my life normally just keep going on doing what I do and no interruptions. Oh well if that were only true. It seems the medication just isn't doing what it needs to do to keep me flexible enough to walk, open a can, cook a meal, brush my teeth, get dressed without help sometimes, and the biggest kicker is to SEW!!!! (Typing is taking me forever) ... There is something new every day.... you just never know what part will work on what day. I have used my hands all my working life.... 30 years as a professional pet groomer.... specializing in my scissor work,,,, I guess I used it all up! I knew that career would end and then it was off to do my favorite thing of all.... making my dolls, sewing and creating. See that's were the funny part comes in..... I though I had more time to do the fun stuff. Maybe not.....
I am to see a Rheumatoligist in a few day.... and I hope that we can find a medication that will allow my hands to work... or at least let me find a new way of doing things. I don't know what God has in store for me but I am listening to him real close to find out what he wants me to do.
I don't know when I will have anything new .... maybe next week.... maybe next year... I am going to keep on trying. I don't know if it is premature to close all my selling shoppes' .... I don't know weather to pack away all my needles and fabric.... I have many decisions to make.
Thanks to all my friends who have sent best wishes.... I do appreciate it.
Just wanted to share!!
Blessings Maggie =)
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Best wishes for you Maggie!
Audrey
I wish you the best of luck...keep trying...there are so many new treatments out there...Blessings to you.
patti
Don't give up Maggie!!! Even if it takes you longer to do stuff- don't ever give up!!! I've got fibromyalgia- chronic myofacial pain disorder- arthritis, and panic and anxiety from early menopause.. Let me tell you how dibiliating things can be sometimes- let alone to function- BUT- I have to believe- and have faith- and just do my best!!! I'm told that because of my back problems- etc. etc. etc.. that I shouldn't ride my horses- that I shouldn't do this or this or this or that- and ya know what??? I do it anyway- and I'll continue to do it till I suppose I just can't function- because it is the things I do that make life- well- life and worthwhile...
Also- I just started with acupuncture- and so far- it has been doing some amazing things at waking my body back up... Something you too may wish to consider looking into... Just a thought... From one person looking for "the answers" to another...
Just keep the faith- have hope and believe.... Wishing you the best maggie- and sending my blessings!!!
Niki
Kaniki's Prims & Whims...
Oh what an inspiration you ladies are. Thank you so much for your wishes and thoughts.
Patti, and Audrey.... and Niki I have heard of people trying acupuncture.... I am ready to try almost anything. I always wanted to try it for my bad back. ( I have some dead nerves in the middle of my back)
It just gets overwhelming to think that two months ago I could do all the things I wanted to and now I am so limited. I will keep trying and maybe just scale back on most of the selling places.
Love and Hugs to you all and I enjoy so much your visits.
Blessings Maggie =)
I will pray for you as I know this love of doll making is your life, heart and soul. It is what drives us, motivates us and blesses us when a creation is done. Know that God has you in his hands and he will see you through every door. God bless. Cathy
Maggie:
I'm so sad to hear that your arthritis is limiting your crafting. I ,too, have depression/anxiety and take medication to help me function. But my adopted Granddaughter has been diagnosed with depression/anxiety and is unable to attend school and she is only 16 and is now going into a program that she can do her schoolwork online. It breaks my heart because I know how debilitating this can be.. so I know how much you long to be able to sew.
I am daily praying for you and that they can find a medication that will allow you to do more than you had ever dreamed.
May God bless you,
Maurine
I found your blog this afternoon and read your RA post. I have not been diagnosed, but my joints in my fingers are hurting and my fingers are gradually going from straight to "distorted". In the winter, the pain is almost unbearable at times. I am not ready for prescription meds..so I have spent a lot of time on the web looking for supplements. I have found Hyaluronic Joint Complex with glucosamine, chondroitin and MSM (from Vitacost.com) - this has been a miracle for me. I take one in the a.m. and one in p.m. and I wake with only very minor stiffness. The best part of this -- I noticed improvement after just 2days of starting the pills. I wish you the best in your choice of treatment and don't give up...I'm not..I am going to continue making dolls and painting as long as I can.
Take care and I will visit your blog again to see how you are doing. Your dolls are beautiful.
Maxie
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