…every morning faithfully but it can be so much meds to where I would have to take a nap and drink a Sprite, just to keep my meds down. I feel for people with my condition because we are too capable of living our old life like we wish we could. I pray and pray because God is the healer of all days. Yes I might have bad days but at least God lets me wake up every morning, and I rejoice that I made it another day.
What advice do you give to other ladies dealing with Lupus?
Ladies get lots and lots of rest. Please be constant with your medications and doctor visits. Do not let anything stress you out. If you have to cut people off so you can be stress-free and healthy, please do so. Nothing is worth losing your life over. Always believe and have faith. Keep a positive outlook on life. Take your time with everything you do.
Always get up and move. Whether you walk just for 30 minutes a day keep that blood pumping so you don’t have any blood clot problems because as lupus patients we are prone to blood clots.
Finally, don’t EVER feel like you are a burden. Lupus is a condition that you cannot control. It is NEVER your fault what you’re going through.
What motivates you to keep going?
I will not give up or let this condition beat me. This is just an obstacle God has placed in my life that He felt I could overcome so I will continue to do his work as long as I am on this earth.
I am currently in school for nursing but I am changing my major to teaching. I am currently married. I have been married since I was 18 and my husband is awesome. He is like one of the best supporters that I have. I would be in the hospital and he never leaves my side. I also have awesome sisters and a mom to stay and help me through my rough times. I currently dream for when I’m able to have a child because I’m hoping I could love a little bundle of joy and maybe my lupus can go into remission.
I want kids and to be successful. I don’t dream of a white picket fence, but…I love myself and when you love yourself, everyone else can love you as well.
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