Living a grateful life with rheumatoid arthritis
My 15 year old son completed his driver's education class a few weeks ago. He and I have been out doing a lot of driving together. I enjoy this time together and I am doing a good job. I keep calm and give him ownership of the car. Many times as I sit in the …
Continue reading Coping with the Loss of My Dad: Love, Memories and Strength
This is my first Father's Day without my dad. He is no longer here for me to call and wish him a happy day. Although we never made a big deal about Father's Day, as we grew up believing that each day was a day to be treasured, I do find the passing of my dad very fresh …
Life is full of change. Change is scary. Change is hard. It often feels easier to stay where we are in life than accept the change that is occurring. However, life always has other plans for us and throws us situations that create change whether we want it or not. The problem is often not …
Continue reading Rheumatoid Arthritis & Life: Learning to Accept Change and Let Go of the Past
Almost a month ago my dad died. This reality keeps hitting me in new waves. I feel like I have accepted it and I am ready to live life as Cateepoo again, but then it hits me all over again. I am a person that requires a lot of down time. I have always known this …
