The Gifts RA Has Given Me

I know that it sounds odd to talk about a chronic, painful disease giving gifts.  The truth is, that RA has brought a few blessings along w/the endless doctors appointments and medications.

Let's face it.  RA slows us down.......a lot!  In my pre-RA life, I was always rushing here and there.  My mind was full of what I had yet to do.  I wasn't even thinking about what I was currently doing.

RA has changed that.  I can't move quickly anymore, and therein lies the blessing.  I notice people and I notice and appreciate nature a lot more now.

When I go to the store, I take the time to talk to people, or offer a smile.  It is my small way of trying to make the world a better place one person at a time.

I had coffee on the porch this morning.  It is a beautiful morning.  The grass is wet with dew.  The sunshine on the blades of grass makes the lawn appear almost magical.

My bunny friend, Heather was there again this morning.  She was having her breakfast of broad leaf grennery and waiting for her dessert.  As I threw out her pieces of carrots, I had to smile to myself.  Thank you, RA, for this gift.