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Do YOU have.... LUPUS ~ Fibromyalgia ~ CFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) ~ Migraines ~other? OR are you here supporting someone?
Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction, Hypothyroid,Goiter, Interstital Cystitis, Celiac Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Tumors (many removed, all benign, thank God!), Severe Uticaria allergy to cold.
QUESTIONS & FEARS??(Although some read other member pages, questions are best to be entered and type in the FORUM :)
Inability to be productive when creativity is the center of my life.
Having to deal with people that think "I look just fine," when inside I hurt so bad I can't stand it and can't explain it. Confrontations with people that saw the lively drug commercials or the "instant cure" adds and don't understand why I am not well.
Favorite pastimes? (You may want to share in GROUPS!! :)
Plants and gardening have always been a large part of my life.
I have studied genetics for 18 years,
Perhaps one of these years you can buy a copy of my book !
Do you find this site helpful from what you have seen on the main page and anywhere else you may have looked at? Any suggestions or ideas?
Yes, and its beautiful. Thank you so much.
Would you refer others?
Of course
Most Important, how did you hear about this site?
Friends on PH, another website

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Anger

Today I have spent in anger. The few days of precious life without severe pain and fatigue and along came anger ! I try to have up a good attitude for myself and for others. I try to see a glass half full instead of empty. Encouragement, prayers and ideas to improve life are a daily thing for me and lift me up when I share with others.

But there is one thing that sends me to the roof with anger and robs me of my peace.

Today a good friend (and she really is) called to see how I was doing. I ha… Continue

Posted on February 28, 2009 at 7:03am — 2 Comments

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At 8:24am on June 23, 2009, Susie Leal said…
nice pics. i still really dont know how to use this site too well. havent been here in a month or so , it think. today is june 23. wnet to ph but the page was unavailbale. ttyl. xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo susie
At 10:59pm on May 27, 2009, ,Martha said…

MySpace Graphics Cheryl,
Thanks for stopping by and for the prayers.
As i had posted my hubby is doing wonderful after 3 bypass and a pacemaker. All i can say is prays work wonders. It is good to have more time with him
I have everyday pain day but i am still moving around so i am thankful
How are you doing? I will keep you in prayer and hope you have a pain free week
Hugs and love
Martha
At 10:45pm on May 23, 2009, Kimber said…
HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY. Pictures, Images and Photos
At 5:40pm on May 11, 2009, ,Martha said…


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Hugs and love
Martha
At 10:27pm on May 9, 2009, Sharon (Texashen) said…
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At 10:34am on April 22, 2009, NicciGrace said…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY NANA!!! Hope you're havining a wonderful day!!! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
At 12:31am on April 8, 2009, ,Martha said…
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Just wanted to drop in and wish you a nice Easter. I hope you are doing ok and I am keeping you inpray that you are feeling ok Hugs Martha
At 1:56pm on April 5, 2009, Susie Leal said…
hi cheryl...just before you invited me this afternoon i had already joined. lol...i dont quite know my way around this site though.. hope you are feeling AWAP( as well as possible).. love ya xoxoxoxo susie
At 11:53am on March 26, 2009, leesel said…
Hi ya hop , just wanted to pop in and say hi . HI ! Talk to you on that other site , Leesel
At 12:40pm on March 25, 2009, MARTHA said…
Thank you, sweetie!
just tired all the time but I will get the hang of things, I hope!
 
 

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