Growing up with Lupus made my life extremely difficult at times because of my Chronic Fatigue, Sudden Loss of Memory, Joint Pain, Migraines,and the Depression that never left my Side! Each Day was always different but I could always rely on my Family and Friends for Support, Keeping me on my Feet, if possible, and with a Smile! I hated how I could not be outside in the heat sometimes, especially in Louisiana, because I could or would fall asleep within Thirty Minutes or even Five Minutes! Being Diagnosed at the age of Seven made me see things so much clearer in Life and I am not joking when I say that I am so Appreciative of my Life and the People that surround me because I would not be the Strong, Loving ,and Humble Woman I am today! Sometimes I felt like a Burden in my family because Lupus and its annoying Flare-ups , such as Chest Pains and Seizures! In addition to that,I felt like I was stopping everyone from having fun and enjoying Life!
Polly(Mother) and Herbert Sr.(Father) always told me that I should never feel ashamed or apologize for being sick because Lupus is and will never be my fault and if I can than I can and if I can not than, I can not! I get so frustrated when I can not get things done or attend events because of my Unexpected Pains from Lupus! However, I Thank God each and every day for seeing another day and looking at my Beautiful Children that have given me the Strength and Courage I need to make it through my roughest days! I am so Thankful for the Things I have and Blessed to say that I am Rich by having a Beautiful Heart, Mind, and Spirit! I always Speak from my Heart and I pray that my words Impact at least one of you! You are not alone in this battle and I want you too know that there is only one You and Know that you serve a Purpose, Believe that you can make a Difference,and Understand that Lupus may be a Burden but you are Blessed! My rules,and I do mean Mine alone, while surviving with Lupus and Fibromyalgia: Live, Laugh, Love, Pray, Dance, Eat, and Write!! God Bless you all my Fellow Supporters, Readers, and Followers! Thank you all for being Patient with Me!!
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May is Lupus Awareness Month: This is for you Mom and Dad! I Love the both of you so much!!5/2/2015 My mother, my Queen and my everything sent me this post that stated, " Sometimes God allows us to cry for tears to clear our eyes so we can clearly see the good things ahead". It's crazy because I was crying, for days, and just overwhelmed with my Life and the pain I deal with continuously ! I will continue to kick your ass Lupus an I thank God for my Wonderful Parents! I was never treated Differently, despite Lupus, Depression, and my Migraines! Also, my illness did not stop my Parents from disciplining me at all! Don't Test Herbert! Lol! Like he said," Wilda, the world will not feel sorry for you so I won't either! I love you Mom and Dad! #LupusAwarness! Rock your Purple!
Lupus and its Desire to Put me Down! Lupus;Don't You Get Tired;) LOL- I do love some Kevin Gates4/10/2015 Lupus does its best to Take so much Away from me! Sometimes I have no Desire to Get up, To Get Dressed, To Smile, To Speak, or any Desire to See people but I always find a WAY to GET UP, GET DRESS AND SHOW OUT!! For these Past weeks, I have been battling so much Pain and Sadness. However, I know that there is a REASON for everything Wilda Riggs has been through and Wilda R. will always be able to Bring so much Positive Things out of every situation she endures with Lupus and Fibromyalgia! Those that know me, on a Privilege Level, understand that I need my time away from others , just as much as I need Love and Attention from everyone else!! I am working on something that I find Important and Influential in my Life and I know that it will impact others just as much as it will better me as a Person who is dealing with Lupus and Fibromyagia! I love being an Inspiration to others just a much as I love being a Mother First!! Thank you all for Following me and I hope that you continue to Fight just as long as you do it with a Smile! Lupus Does not Have Me!! Love you all my Beautiful Butterflies!!
For Years, I have Battled with Depression and thoughts about Committing Suicide! Being Depressed is not a joke and its a Battle that many or dealing with but Few come forward for help! I thank God for my Mother,Father, Siblings, Family, And Friends who give me much needed Support, Motivation, and so much love to get me through my Dark Times! I am not afraid to hide my pain! I hate feeling empty and just having that void in MY heart that won't let go! Seek Help with whatever you are dealing with and Don't Let the Battle of Depression Beat you!! God will never give you something you can't Handle!! I Love to Write but I also love to Smile because My Smile is my Strength, Despite all of my Trials and Tribulations with Lupus and Fibromyalgia! I may have Lupus but Lupus will never have me! I am your Walking Testimony!!!
Even with my most roughest and craziest days with Lupus and Fibromyagia, I know that I am going to be okay!! Sometimes I feel so Defeated, Helpless, and just no will to even get out of bed but I am thankful and appreciative of the Love that Warms my Heart and the Family and Friends that keep me Motivated! Basically, they stay on my A**!! Enjoy every Day because we are not promised tomorrow!! God Bless you all and thank you!! Lupus, You will not Have ME!!!
Having Lupus and Fibromyaligia is already Challenging in my Life and one thing I try to keep out is Stress!! Stress can and will cause unnecessary Flare-ups and Pain so I do my best to Smile and Be Positive, no matter how complicated things may seem!! As I have said before, " Lupus affects everyone differently so whatever works for me, does not mean that it will work for you". Writing has been a Beneficial Factor in my Life, in regards to Stress and I am so Passionate about it so that's Five Stars for me! Smile, Live your life with no Regrets, Dance to your own beat, and don't be afraid to Lead when others choose to Follow!! Happy Holidays to you and yours!! I love you and I support you just as much as you support me!!
This past Saturday, I was dealing with some horrible pain! My daughter, Raven, gives me a weird look and calls her dad to come and check on me. He has to help me back into bed pain because the pain has me weak and in constant tears! Rick stays besides me and keeps me calm until I say, " He can check on our kids because my pain medicine is working and I am better"! In addition to that," Aariyah, my oldest daughter, comes in the room to check on me and the first thing she does is grab my hand and says " Mom, you're going to be alright because I will take care of you." Moments like these are bittersweet because my children have seen me go through so much and I do my best to hold the tears in but I can't hold it forever! My children are so amazing and so strong, especially seeing the pain I go through with Lupus and Fibromyalgia! I love my Family and I am so appreciative and blessed! Never take anyone or anything for granted! Life is Priceless and I am nothing without my Family! Lupus affects everyone around you and that is my proven fact!! Support &Prayers matters so much and I am grateful for everything I have received, although I am fighting everyday! I may have Lupus but I won't allow Lupus to have me!!
HELLO WORLD!! Hope everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving Holidays! As for me, I enjoyed the Food, Fun, and Much needed time with my Family! To know that I have such a Supportive and Loving Family is just one of the Richest Blessings anyone could ever imagine!! I know that I would not be the Young Lady I am without my Family and I am so Proud to say that!! I say that because , despite Lupus, my Family has never made me feel uncomfortable or insecure in any way!! No matter how much Unexpected Circumstances occurred with Lupus, I have always been given so much Prayers, Support, Respect, and much needed Love while coping with my illness! Several times , I have tried to isolate or shut my Family and Friends out because my Pain can be a extremely overwhelming, but I promise you that someone will find a way to reach out too me and make me smile ! I am so Appreciative and Blessed to Have such an Amazing Family around me!! Everyday will not always be Great but Unconditional Love is just the Best!! God Bless!!
God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference. Living one day at a time; Enjoying one moment at a time; Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace; Taking, as He did, this sinful world as it is, not as I would have it; Trusting that He will make all things right if I surrender to His Will; That I may be reasonably happy in this life and supremely happy with Him Forever in the next. Amen. Hello World!! Living with Lupus has always been difficult but I have always learned to find a way to Stay Positive!! One of the wonderful things I enjoy doing is Writing and Singing!! I love how I am able to turn words into Sentences, Phrases, Paragraphs, and just A WHOLE STORY!! There is so much Glory in My Story, Despite Lupus and Fibromyalgia, and I know that I will make an Impact with Lives, just by the way way I write, how I write, and the way I am able to bring so much Energy in my writing! Don't be surprised if you see me with a Pen and a Notebook!! Having these items is such a Treasure in my Life! I have a hard time writing sometimes because of the constant pain in my hands and it is even hard for me to concentrate because of my Headaches or my Migraines but I still find a Way to do so! No matter what you , or someone you may know is dealing with, Find that something that Makes you Happy and Free! Oh Lupus Oh Lupus, I won't allow you to have Power over me!! Living with a Chronic Illness is A Burden but I Wilda L. Riggs is Blessed, Beautiful, and Brave!! Butterfly Hugs and Kisses too you all and God Bless!! I appreciate you all and thank you for your Support!! To Know Wilda is to To Know Love because that is the only Thing I will Give!! My Heart will always be my STRENGTH!!
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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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