Hi Everyone!
The month is closing in. Seem like May is flying by. I have neglected lupus awareness month for a bit. One thing I want to write is, when I tell bits of my lupus story, it is NOT for anyone to feel sorry for me. I don't feel sorry for my life. I tell it so people will understand what the disease is.
So, did you know
that 63% of people have never heard of lupus?
In the mid 1990's I had finished my education as a Vet Tech, while working in a clinic. By the late 1990's I was having trouble remembering things I had done a million times. Like how to run the autoclave, or the Hematology Analyzer. It wasn't all at once. Little by little I lost the ability to do my job. Work that I loved.
Eventually, I had to quit working. It was devastating to me. As it is for everyone who has lupus and can no longer function in a work place.
On another subject. 6 states had primaries yesterday. Oregon was one of them.
Yes
NOOOO we do not go out for this. People are stupid, drunk, and oh did I mention stupid? LOL We used to go every year but really just too many people to deal with.
It's the 119 annual Rhody days.
Here is part of the parade.
That's it for me. I'm off to the store before it gets busy.
Have a great day everyone!
Nicole
Dear Nicole, I don't attend sporting events, parades or concerts. For me they are way too noisy and some people act crazy or violent!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing about Lupus, I think it is good that we all learn about things we don't know. I know very little about this, so I appreciate you sharing it.
I feel your pain about the crowds. The Art Fair in our city attracts half a million visitors (according to the AI summary on google). Normally the city has arond 1.2. million people.
ReplyDeleteGreat that you voted ... that is our right, even though there is someone in office that would like to deprive us of it! I don't know what Rhody Days is ... maybe you could explain for me. Anyway it looks like an excuse to have a good time (sometimes too good as you mentioned).
ReplyDeleteIn some ways it is good that 63% of people have never heard of Lupus, because that would mean they have never known anyone who suffers from it. Your information is appreciated and I am so sorry you were unable to work as a Vet Tech. I know the animals would have loved you ... so can you have pets at home? Hope you continue to feel better and I also hope that you live to see a cure for Lupus. One can hope, right? Be well, my friend.
Andrea @ From the Sol
The only reason I've even heard of lupus or know anything about it is because of bloggers like you, Nicole, who blog about it and provide that information and knowledge!
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