Last March I shared with you the passing of my sweet lab and companion Casey. We were best friends for 14 years, and after she passed I really didn't think I would want another dog again. After all, we still had our funny Finley to keep us company and entertain us with his goofiness. And don't forget our cats Monty & Moby, brothers-in-arms-and-antics. We have plenty of fur flying around the house thank you very much! But then Koko happened. My sister's friend Judi volunteers for an awesome animal rescue and placement service Barks of Love. Most of their animals are rescued from … [Read more...]
The Anthem of My Marriage
I enjoy Rob Thomas' music. His soulful voice and song writing appeal to me. With the release of his new solo album Cradlesong, fans of Rob are getting a rare and intimate look into his personal life. The first single, Her Diamonds, was inspired by Thomas' wife, Marisol, who in recent years has struggled with an autoimmune disease. Her battle isn't specifically addressed, but when interviewed about the song, Rob said "it's about how something like that makes you feel empathy. I like to write about universal emotions. Everything has a base emotion; it's just what triggers it that's different for … [Read more...]
Fibromyalgia Affects Everyone: An Interview with My Niece
My niece Dani is thirteen years old. I have been living with the symptoms of Fibromyalgia almost every day of her life. This is the only way she knows me. With the guidance of her mother and a naturally compassionate heart, she has always been very loving and even nurturing towards me. We have a great relationship and I am so proud of the young woman she is becoming. I love spending time with her and have her at my house often. She sees firsthand the difference between a "good" and a "bad" day. She is with me today and it gave me the idea to interview her for my blog. I thought you might be … [Read more...]
Shopping at Walmart Causes Fibromyalgia
File this under Public Service Announcement. Some people may think the story here is the unlawful and dangerous risks Mr. Palmer took acting out on behalf of his wife, but it is the story within the story that is really important. It is key not to miss this point; Walmart gave his wife Fibromyalgia! A Linden man is under arrest after he climbed up into the rafters at Wal-Mart in Dunn and allegedly caused a public disturbance. William Arthur Palmer, 46, of McBryde Street was charged with injury to real property and disorderly conduct. "He was climbing around in the rafters cutting down … [Read more...]
My List of 10
In a recent edition of Fibromyalgia Aware magazine there was an article titled "10 Things You Should Never Say to a Fibromyalgia Patient," by Linda Meilink. Here are the ten things she listed: 1. I think I have that too. 2. My sister-in-law has fibromyalgia and she's still working. She says it helps to take her mind off the pain. 3. But you look okay. 4. Is that a real disease. 5. Maybe you just need some B vitamins. 6. Do you have any percocet? I could sure use one right now. 7. Well, we all start to ache when we get older. 8. Can you hold this box for me? I can't find … [Read more...]