Here is Michele's Newsletter for AOL Lupus Chat. If you are not an AOL user and you would like to join in, please contact me and I will see what I can do to help you join up.
Readers may also want to consider subscribing to Michele's weekly newletter. She provides loads of great information, links, lupus tips and fun artwork.
Unfortunately, all of that fun stuff gets lost when I repost her e-mails on the Life Beyond Lupus blogs.
Thanks again, Michele, for volunteering your time and talents!
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As headers go, I think this one gets the most annoying vote. It is supposed to be for valentines I think but I am using it for healthy heart month to remind all of my friends to be tested for heart disease. The fact that it is aggravating is just a bonus. Another storm has left the area and we are still without winter moisture. I see the terrible numbers of inches in the north and I just wonder why snow just can't be spread out evenly like icing on a freshly baked chocolate cake. That we we all could enjoy a piece and no one would get fat.
Wait a minute I have to tell Jack he has phone call. You know I don't really give a Jack if he gets it or not! ooops! sorry, I get distracted. You see I was just reading Anney's game and there are soooooo many Jacks, I am getting so confuzzled again. Needless to say Jack is on my mind because tonight we will be putting Jack in his place!!!!!! Where that is, what that is , or who that is , well you will have to figure that out, Anney can't do everything.
Here's the deal......
We meet in the lupus room at 7 p, est tonight and have a try at it. No googling Jack in the meantime or you will be sent to the corner. I will bake a baked Alaska for my friends from the north even though they didn't share the snow. Maybe the glow will warm the room a bit. We do need someone to volunteer for hot chocolate. Someone (dave and connie) emptied all we had in the corner and made airplanes out of the packets. .....
Well at least the company will be warm and glowing. I promise fun and laughter if YOU promise to show up.
Lupus Chat
Jeanine sent us this about life and aging. I know all of us are far from old age, but we sure can learn a lot from this writing...
Old age, I decided is a gift. I am now,
probably for the first time in my life,the person I have always wanted to be.
Oh, not my body!
I sometimes despair over my body ... the wrinkles, the baggy eyes, and the sagging butt.
And often I am taken aback by that old person that lives in my mirror,
but I don't agonize over those things for long.
I would never trade my amazing friends,my wonderful life, my loving family
for less gray hair or a flatter belly.
As I've aged,I've become more kind to myself, and less critical of myself.
I've become my own friend.
I don't chide myself for eating that extra cookie, or for not making my bed, or for buying that silly cement gecko that I didn't need, but looks so avant-garde on my patio.
I am entitled to overeat, to be messy,
to be extravagant.
I have seen too many dear friends leave this world too soon; before they understood
the great freedomthat comes with aging.
Whose business is it if I choose to read
or play on the computer until 4 a.m., and sleep until noon?
I will dance with myself to those wonderful tunes of the 50's, and if I, at the same time,
wish to weep over a lost love... I will.
I will walk the beach in a swim suit
that is stretched over a bulging body, and will dive into the waves with abandon if I choose to, despite the pitying glances
from the bikini set. They, too, will get old.
I know I am sometimes forgetful.
But there again, some of life is just as well forgotten. and I eventually remember
the important things.
Sure, over the years, my heart has been broken.
How can your heart not break when you lose a loved one, or when a child suffers, or even when a beloved pet has to be put to sleep or
gets hit by a car?
But broken hearts are what give us
strength and understanding and compassion.
A heart never broken is pristine and sterile and will never know the joy of being imperfect.
I am so blessed to have lived long enough
to have my hair turn gray, and to have my youthful laughs be forever etched
into deep grooves on my face.
So many have never laughed, and so many have died before their hair could turn silver.
I can say "no", and mean it.
I can say "yes", and mean it.
As you get older, it is easier to be positive.
You care less about what other people think.
I don't question myself anymore.
I've even earned the right to be wrong.
So, to answer your question,
I like being old. It has set me free.
I like the person I have become.
I am not going to live forever,
but while I am still here, I will not waste time lamenting what could have been, or worrying about what will be.
And I shall eat dessert every single day
Oh!! ,' how I am learning to LOVE my
Golden Years.
Free at last, Free at last to just be me.
Le sends us another way to get our psyches back in order and does it using one of my favorite friends, the mayonnaise jar. With dealing with Lupus and these other diseases we need all the help we can get. Thanks, Le!
The Mayonnaise Jar and 2 Cups of Coffee>
When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24
hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and the
2 cups of coffee.
A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in
>front of him . When the class began, he wordlessly picked up a very
large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls.
He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.
>The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the
>jar He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas
>between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was
>full. They agreed it was.>>>>
The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar.
>Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the >jar was full. The students responded with an unanimous "yes.">>>> The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the
table and poured the entire contents into the jar effectively filling the
empty space between the sand. The students laughed.
>>>> "Now," said the professor as the laughter subsided, "I want you to
>recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the
>important things---God, your family, your children, your health, your >friends and your favorite passions-and if everything else was lost and
>only they remained, your life would still be full.
>> The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house >and your car.
>The sand is everything else---the small stuff. "If you put the sand into
>the jar first," he continued, "there is no room for the pebbles or the
golf balls. The same goes for life. If you spend all your time and energy
on The small stuff you will never have room for the things that are
>important to you.>>>>
"Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play
>with your children. Take time to get medical checkups. Take your
spouse out to dinner. Play another 18. There will always be time to clean the house >and fix the disposal. Take care of the golf balls first---the things that
>really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand."
>
One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee
>represented. The professor smiled and said, "I'm glad you asked."
>
The coffee just shows you that no matter how full your life may seem,
>there's always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend."
Did anyone check out the Lupus Foundation's live chats?
They have been really informative. If you prefer the slow and casual read you can check out the transcripts at the Lupus Foundation site. The two upcoming one sound like ones that I am interested in listening in on.
Hope to see you there. If you have any questions about how to submit a question contact me.
Other Upcoming Chats
Tuesday,February 27
3:00 p.m. Eastern
Susan Manzi, M.D., M.P.H.
University of Pittsburgh
Cardiovascular Disease in Lupus
Wednesday, March 7
3:00 p.m. Eastern
Robin Brey, M.D.
University of Texas
Central Nervous System (CNS)Involvement in Lupus
Anney found us another chart to keep us in tip top diet shape.
PLEASE SHARE THIS CHART
apples
Protects your heart
prevents constipation
Blocks diarrhea
Improves lung capacity
Cushions joints
apricots
Combats cancer
Controls blood pressure
Saves your eyesight
Shields against Alzheimer's
Slows aging process
artichokes
Aids digestion
artichokes
Protects your heart
Stabilizes blood sugar
Guards against liver disease
avocados
Battles diabetes
Lowers cholesterol
Helps stops strokes
Controls blood pressure
Smoothes skin
bananas
Protects your heart
Quiets a cough
Strengthens bones
Controls blood pressure
Blocks diarrhea
beans
Prevents constipation
Helps hemorrhoids
Lowers cholesterol
Combats cancer
Stabilizes blood sugar
beets
Controls blood pressure
Combats cancer
Strengthens bones
Protects your heart
Aids weight loss
blueberries
Combats cancer
Protects your heart
Stabilizes blood sugar
Boosts memory
Prevents constipation
broccoli
Strengthens bones
Saves eyesight
Combats cancer
Protects your heart
Controls blood pressure
cabbage
Combats cancer
Prevents constipation
Promotes weight loss
Protects your heart
Helps hemorrhoids
cantaloupe
Saves eyesight
Controls blood pressure
Lowers cholesterol
Combats cancer
Supports immune system
carrots
Saves eyesight
Protects your heart
Prevents constipation
Combats cancer
Promotes weight loss
cauliflower
Protects against Prostate Cancer
Combats Breast Cancer
Strengthens bones
Banishes bruises
Guards against heart disease
cherries
Protects your heart
Combats Cancer
Ends insomnia
Slows aging process
Shields against Alzheimer's
chestnuts
Promotes weight loss
Protects your heart
Lowers cholesterol
Combats Cancer
Controls blood pressure
chili peppers
Aids digestion
Soothes sore throat
Clears sinuses
Combats Cancer
Boosts immune system
figs
Promotes weight loss
Helps stops strokes
Lowers cholesterol
Combats Cancer
Controls blood pressure
fish
Protects your heart
Boosts memory
Protects your heart
Combats Cancer
Supports immune system
flax
Aids digestion
Battles diabetes
Protects your heart
Improves mental health
Boosts immune system
garlic
Lowers cholesterol
Controls blood pressure
Combats cancer
kills bacteria
Fights fungus
grapefruit
Protects against heart attacks
Promotes Weight loss
Helps stops strokes
Combats Prostate Cancer
Lowers cholesterol
grapes
saves eyesight
Conquers kidney stones
Combats cancer
Enhances blood flow
Protects your heart
green tea
Combats cancer
Protects your heart
Helps stops strokes
Promotes Weight loss
Kills bacteria
honey
Heals wounds
Aids digestion
Guards against ulcers
Increases energy
Fights allergies
lemons
Combats cancer
Protects your heart
Controls blood pressure
Smoothes skin
Stops scurvy
limes
Combats cancer
Protects your heart
Controls blood pressure
Smoothes skin
Stops scurvy
mangoes
Combats cancer
Boosts memory
Regulates thyroid
aids digestion
Shields against Alzheimer's
mushrooms
Controls blood pressure
Lowers cholesterol
Kills bacteria
Combats cancer
Strengthens bones
oats
Lowers cholesterol
Combats cancer
Battles diabetes
prevents constipation
Smoothes skin
olive oil
Protects your heart
Promotes Weight loss
Combats cancer
Battles diabetes
Smoothes skin
onions
Reduce risk of heart attack
Combats cancer
Kills bacteria
Lowers cholesterol
Fights fungus
oranges
Supports immune systems
Combats cancer
Protects your heart
Straightens respiration
peaches
prevents constipation
Combats cancer
Helps stops strokes
aids digestion
Helps hemorrhoids
peanuts
Protects against heart disease
Promotes Weight loss
Combats Prostate Cancer
Lowers cholesterol
Aggravates diverticulitis
pineapple
Strengthens bones
Relieves colds
Aids digestion
Dissolves warts
Blocks diarrhea
prunes
Slows aging process
prevents constipation
boosts memory
Lowers cholesterol
Protects against heart disease
oops, sorry about the chart lines!!!!
They ran off and I am running late and don't have time to run and fetch them. Just carefully read across and down and those of you that have double vision , ha ha ha ha . Sorry, I have it too so I was only being half mean but I HATE charts without lines!!!
Granny Donna (soon to be Granny with 10) sent us this article from the Post about a new promising drug, talk about good news!
New hope for lupus patients - baltimoresun.com
We knew smoking was linked to heart disease and lung disease but this is very disturbing, There are also articles on estrogen, kidney disease, and skin rashes being linked to a protein. Knowledge is power lupies, read all you can find and keep informed! This is the link:
e-Newsletter - Lupus Foundation of America, Inc.
I would like to leave to day with a word of condolence to three very special people in my lives who have lost three very special people in their lives this past couple of months. I know that I love my pets as much as I love the rest of my family, they have always been my constant companions through all the crap that lupus throw at me everday. I extend my deepest sympathy to Amy, Peggy and Carol. May your grieving soon lessen. May your pets always see the glow of your love. Hugs
Until next week....... Please keep sharing whatever you want to share, recipes, hints, articles, poems, jokes, anything within reason I will print, lol. The things without reason I enjoy reading anyhow.
Last chance to get on the cheat sheet. If you want to know the names of people while you are chatting and want them to know yours please send me your name or give me the OK to send yours with the cheat sheet. If you have not given me an OK you will not get a cheat or be included on it.
That's all folks
OUR LUPUS CHAT SCHEDULE
Sunday
Lupus Discussion Chat
8:00 PM EST
7:00 PM CST
6:00 PM MST
5:00 PM PST
SLE HLTH Marty
Room: AOL Lupus Chat Room
Monday
Lupus & Your Life Discussion
Chat(Two hour chat)
8:00 PM EST
7:00 PM CST
6:00 PM MST
5:00 PM PST
SLE HLTH Rdwolf
Room: AOL Lupus Chat Room
TuesdayLet's Get Together Lupus Chat
10:00 PM EST
9:00 PM CST
8:00 PM MST
7:00 PM PST
SLEHealth Scooby
Room: AOL Lupus Chat Room
Wednesday
Late Night Lupus Chat
11:00 PM EST
10:00 PM CST
9:00 PM MST
8:00 PM PST
SLE HLTH Marty
Room: AOL Lupus Chat Room
ThursdayLupus Fun Night Chat
7:00 PM EST
6:00 PM CST
5:00 PM MST
4:00 PM PST
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