Category: Living with RA

Mount Rushmore and Custer State Park

We couldn’t leave the beauty of the National Forest Land we camped on last night without taking a hike. We had a nice leisurely walk a couple of miles along an old roadbed. It was so peaceful and quiet, except for us talking. We… Continue Reading “Mount Rushmore and Custer State Park”

Leaving Ohio Heading West

Breakfast varied from place to place. In parking lots, we usually stuck to cooking inside which was either grits and toast for both of us or oatmeal for me. If we were in a hurry, Chip would eat muffins and I fixed me a… Continue Reading “Leaving Ohio Heading West”

Not spoiled, but a Princess

This story is not about our trip but just a story, because I like to tell stories. So as you know I have RA, aka, Rheumatoid Arthritis. RA can be painful and definitely limiting, but it has never taken away my drive to be… Continue Reading “Not spoiled, but a Princess”

Growing Up

We graduated from college and moved away to Lumberton NC where we rented our first house. It was huge for us, with multiple bedrooms and bathrooms. We filled it up with our “stuff” from a one-bedroom one-bath apartment. Guess we were packed in there… Continue Reading “Growing Up”

Modified

Welcome back… I know my next blog was going to be about my first job, however, my current job has had me super busy lately, with me being “out” of town more than “in”. It was on these overnight stays that I had revelations about the… Continue Reading “Modified”

College

Thanks for checking back in and continuing this journey with me as I reflect on my life living with rheumatoid arthritis. High school was over and I enjoyed my summer like everyone else with the senior week trip to MB, cruising Riverside and endless… Continue Reading “College”

My Secret

I remember when all I ever tried to do was keep “my secret” secret.  After years of doing so, I remember the day that I made the conscious decision to not “lie” anymore to keep “my secret”, which comes much later in this journey.… Continue Reading “My Secret”