Friend of Rheumatoid Arthritis Warrior Shares Her Heart

July 3, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly Young 9 Comments Communicating about RA, Courage & living with RA, Guest post on RA Warrior, Men with Rheumatoid Arthritis, Transparency & living with RA

I am so lucky to know a dear lady who sends me letters of encouragement about this blog. She is the widow of a man who lived with RA. I always wish everyone had an opportunity to hear some of her clever and uplifting words, so today I am sharing some of them with you. I...Continue reading 9 Comments » Read more

A Summer Read for Rheumatoid Arthritis Warriors! part 3

July 1, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly Young 25 Comments Courage & living with RA, History of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis disability

American History story about character and disability, part 3 A few years ago, I took my little home school on a field trip. We spent a day at Arlington National Cemetery. And the next day, we traveled to Gettysburg to stay with my daughter’s godmother. In preparation for the trip, I read a few Lee biographies....Continue reading 25 Comments » Read more

A Summer Read for Rheumatoid Arthritis Warriors!

June 29, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly Young 10 Comments America, Courage & living with RA, History of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis disability

American history story about character and disability, part 1 Once upon a time there was a beautiful heiress. Her name was Ann. To the consternation of Ann’s father, she married a poor widower who had once been a soldier. However, the dashing soldier also had aristocratic roots. In fact, he later became the governor of his...Continue reading 10 Comments » Read more

The Controlled Burn Strategy of Disease Control for RA

June 21, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly Young 6 Comments Courage & living with RA, Enbrel, Rheumatoid arthritis treatment

Rheumatoid Arthritis medicines work like a controlled burn Here in Central Florida, wildfires are a regular problem. Sometimes, it rains down cinders when the fires are miles away. Creepy until you get used to it. However, I have seen several fires in my own neighborhood that were out of control. One season, we got used to going...Continue reading 6 Comments » Read more

Memorial Day Tribute from RA Warrior

May 25, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly Young 10 Comments America, Courage & living with RA

Courage in the blood. Today we remember the American servicemen who gave up their lives in order to protect our lives. We remember in humility and gratitude because we enjoy so much at their expense. We realize that we could probably not do what they have done in our behalf—and in our name—as Americans. I am mindful...Continue reading 10 Comments » Read more

Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis Can Leave You Stuck in Orbit

May 22, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly Young 18 Comments Courage & living with RA, Rheumatoid arthritis fatigue, Space

Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis can get you stuck. We who live on the Space Coast follow the Space Shuttle like most towns follow their local high school football team. When there’s a launch, people run out into the yard, climb up on their roofs, and cheer like it’s July 4th. What are fireworks compared to a giant...Continue reading 18 Comments » Read more

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