08 Tuesday May 2018
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A very interesting thing happened last weekend: my 10 year high school reunion. It was fun to see everyone and I am so grateful…
…that everyone was so unconditionally supportive of my condition and did not outwardly judge me!
Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.
17 Tuesday Apr 2018
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This week I am grateful for…
…the kindness of strangers.
A really amazing thing happened yesterday. I had to buy cat litter (not the amazing part) and because of my back I purchased two 20 pound bags. I parked in the disability parking and struggled to get the bags into the trunk of my car. I turned to return the cart and a lovely man walked up to me and said…
“Let me take care of that for you.”
I was floored. I was a seemingly young person with no visible signs of disability yet this amazingly kind person offered me help with no judgement or questions.
He turned again to me and said “I hope you have a good day” to which I replied “thank you so much, I really appreciate it…I hope you do too!”
There are still some beautiful people left in the world. I am going to take a page out of this man’s book and pay it forward. Next time I see someone struggle, I will help them as best as I can.
Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.
18 Sunday Mar 2018
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This week I am grateful that…
…Mocha didn’t break my ribs. (We may find out otherwise!!)
I was playing with Mocha last week and she stepped quite smartly on my rib cage. I didn’t feel anything crack at the time but the pain is excruciating. I think it’s a bad bone bruise because it’s doesn’t hurt to breathe but it still has to heal the same way!
How was your week? LMK in the comments!
Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.
04 Sunday Mar 2018
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This week I am thankful that…
Nothing too disastrous happened during Windmeggedon (I live in the Northeast)!
I am also thankful that Affie’s anti-inflammatory medications decreased her heart swelling.
Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.
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05 Monday Feb 2018
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This week I am grateful…
…that even though I am still pretty seriously ill, I did not have to go to the emergency room.
(fingers still crossed though)
Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.
21 Sunday Jan 2018
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This week I am grateful for…
…Being able to afford a dog walker for Mocha while my father recovers from a knee injury.
What are you grateful for?
Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.
14 Sunday Jan 2018
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Well, this week has been more stressful than most but some good things happened.
I am grateful that…
My physical therapy didn’t exacerbate my Rheumatoid Arthritis symptoms so I didn’t flare up.
Mocha and I had three “perfect” walks this week. This means no jumping, pulling or stealing things (like gloves, hats or doggie bags).
What are you grateful for this week?
