This past Saturday I participated as a Special Guest Speaker for Acadiana's Lupus Support Group! I truly Appreciated the fact that Michelle asked me to do this because anyone with Lupus or who knows someone living with Lupus should understand that Lupus Effects everyone differently because we are all Unique in our Own Way! Even though some of us have similar symptoms, such as, Chest pains, Arthritis, Chronic Fatigue, Headaches, Migraines, and Lupus Fog, we also can Accept this one fact that We Should Never Apologize for being Sick! When Michelle, our Wonderful Facilitator asked me If I ever Apologized for being sick, I told her NEVER because my Illness is a part of my Life but I refuse too allow anyone to make me feel guilty for something I can't control on that fact of the Matter! I know Michelle opened my eyes on that perspective because she feels the same way! I LOVE YOU MICHELLE;) Thanks LADY!! Lupus is Complicated Enough but it does not mean that we have too stop living for others but more so, Living for ourselves, surrounding ourselves around Positive and understanding People, and Doing things that makes Life Easier for us Lupies!! I am a proud Mother and I may have Lupus but Lupus will never have me and that is that!! I will never APOLOGIZE FOR THAT! Thanks for the Support and know that I appreciate all of it! Butterfly Hugs and Kisses too each and everyone of you;) SMOOCHES
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My sister may have Lupus and Fibromyalgia but she’s a G’!
Too my Big Brother Herbert Jr- Hulk I am so BLESSED to have a Big Brother who has always been understanding about My Life with Lupus! My brother was never the type too Sympathize with me; More so Encouraging! My brother could always make me laugh through all my Battles of Craziness, Depression, and Constant Pain with Lupus! I know that it was hard for my brother too hear me say, back in 1999, that I DID NOT want too live anymore and I WISH I WOULD DIE but as my negativity entered his ears, he Constantly told me that We Love you, We need you, and What would he do if his Big Sister was not around for him to Laugh, Joke, Dance or SIng with! My brother stayed beside me in the hospital for over Ten days and we would play Gin, Spades, or I would read his Lyrics, Even though I always loved how my Brother Raps! My Siblings and I are uniquely talented in our on way but I am Proud to have a Brother who takes care of his Family, is the Clown of the Family, Passionate about the Work he Does, and is never afraid to tell anyone to Be Quiet or Excuse themselves out of the Room because his Sister needs to Rest! I love you Hulky and I thank you from the Bottom of my Heart! He has always told me that I AM Strong and I Should never be afraid of what Lupus may put me through because My Confidence, My Boldness,and My HEART. And my Humbleness is the True Nature of Who I am and What Others See! I may Have Lupus but Lupus will never have me;) Live, Laugh, Love, but most of all- Dance!! In this Family, Dancing is the Normal Hello for us all!! |
AuthorMy name is Wilda Riggs and I am so proud to have published a book about my Life and basically, my Journey, both good and bad with Lupus! I enjoy being a mother to my beautiful blessings and I love Writing,Singing, and Dancing as much as I am able too!! Stay Smiling People! Life is a Beautiful Thing!!!! Archives
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