Joint Deformity

Some cases of RA

Involve Joint Deformity

I hope that never

Happens to me!

My case is mild

But still...I feel like

My case could turn

Into a more serious one

I look at my hands

And I know that

They don't look like

Everyone else's

I have arthritic hands

And I'm only 22

I don't understand it

I can't believe it

But it has happened

And i have to deal

The progression

Was slowed by the

Plaquinel and I feel better

But i just don't want

Joint damage

Never in my life...

It's a small thing to

Complain about but it's

Something I worry about...

Painful Swelling

Painful Swelling

My Joints swell so bad

I know it’s not Fibro

It hurts so bad

I can’t even grasp things

Even with the plaquinel

And the Etdolac

It happens

When I get those flares

Aspirin helps with those flares

I shouldn’t be taking it

But I do

I can’t help it!

I don’t want pain!

My doctor refused me

Methotrexate for my pain

So rebelled by using aspirin

I want to feel better

I’ll do anything

I just want to know

How to get there!

My doctor won’t try

Anything else

I feel so trapped

So I rebel

I fly so high

And when I hit the ground

I hit reality…

Chronic Disorder

Chronic Disorder

RA is a chronic

Inflammatory Disorder

It does not go away with time

It nodes not get cured

It’s there forever

And the inflammation

It’s worse

The hands hurt always

Pounding like a drum

The pounding never stops

It just keeps going on…

It’s tough, it is…

Living with this disease…

My joints keep getting worse

I just keep pushing forward

The progression has slowed

But I can still feel it

Going on inside me

I don’t want to wait

Until my joints fall apart

No one takes it seriously

“Fibromyalgia,” they say

I don’t believe them

Not at all…

There’s something else

Something darker and

More sinister at play!

No Place Like Home ~An Article From My Newspaper~

I picked this story because it’s all about giving and caring about one another and I believe this story is important to the cause I am for. Yes, I know this is about animals but I believe that if you care about other people and other things…it will get you farther in life than being the complete opposite. I did not write this article…it came from my newspaper…but I wanted you all to read it… :)
The symbol of this article is that caring for animals = caring for people. And sometimes we care for people with diseases we do not have…or people who have mental illness.
Whatever it is…It’s very important. :)

By Kary McCafferty

Stratham- The N.H Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has been working hard to place at least 300 more animals in homes from August to October than it did last year during in the same time frame.

The effort is part of the ASPCA’s 100K challenge. With 150 pets placed thus far, the Stratham shelter is entering it’s final push with the There’s No Place Like Home weekend running Thursday through Monday.

According to Sheila Ryan, director of development and marketing at the N.H. SPCA the local shelter at the end of September ranked 23rd among the 50 shelters competing across the country.

“It’s been a definition of the word ‘challenge’”, she said. “What we have discovered is that we’re already doing a good job.” She added that going the extra mile has been difficult. The N.H. SPCA already had a 96 percent placement rate and has managed to push it to 97 percent during the 100K challenge.

Their Love Is…campaign to place more animals has led to numerous projects and events the shelter has never done before, including three adopt-e-tons at the Fox Run Mall.

“It’s been great to spread the word of adoption,” Ryan said. “People have come up to the table. They’re always happy to tell us their stories.”

There’s No Place lIke Home started as a potential theme for the entire campaign but members of the N .H SPCA felt it might limit their choices in putting together events. Being on Halloween weekend seemed like the perfect fit instead. The whole shelter will be decorated from the “Wizard of Oz”. Each day different discounts will be in place, including $100 off all adoptions, mystery deals and a name your own price option taking place both Sunday and Monday.

This weekend the N.H SPCA will also hold it’s 17th annual Auction for the Animals at Wentworth by the Sea Hotel & Spa in New Castle. The event, held Saturday, Oct. 29th, is comprised of a cocktail reception with silent auction starting at 5:30 pm , dinner and a live auction at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $125 and may be purchased at http://www.nhspca.org/.

Elegant Masquerade serves as the theme for this year’s auction to fit in with the Halloween weekend. Evening attire should be worn with attendees encourages to don an elegant mask as well.

Auction items include trips to Paris, Africa, Ireland, and Disney World, Jewelry, television and other electronics are also available, with all proceeds benefitting the N. H SPCA.

“It’s a great opportunity for people to start their Christmas shopping,” Ryan said. “It’s a big piece of our animal care budget.” She said last year’s auction raised close to $2oo,ooo.
N.H SPCA’s final weekend provides plenty of deals and opportunities to adopt pets and donate to the cause.

Note: I believe that we should all help each other out. I help out my friends with BPD, DID, Scleroderma, CFS/ME by being a supporter of the causes. I am there for my friends. And like those people who are there for the animals by trying to get them homes. I am trying to help my friends come “home”.