Wow....
That was a beautiful post! I had a few tears welting in my eyes and a lump in my throat. I'm truly happy for you. I was beginning to think this kind of love didn't exsist any longer, but you've shown me that it does exsist.
You are richly blessed! I hope your family will always be there for each other in years to come. A love like that is as rare as and Ocean Gem!
:-)
I cried the whole time i read your story, you are truely blessed. I am 20 years old and was diagnosed with RA about a year ago. I get so stressed sometimes and always think my boyfriend is going to leave me and would be better off with a healthy girl, but he says he will be with me through anything. After reading your story I believe that this is true now. Love can do amazing things and I think we're both luckey to have found love in our lives to help us fight this disease. Thank-you for sharing.
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Dear Arthritis Blogger,
The Arthritis Foundation would like to commend you on your informative blog about arthritis and the effects it has on people’s lives. Your valuable insight on what it is like to have arthritis, advice and management techniques are a great resource.
The Arthritis Foundation is a source of help and hope for people with arthritis. We offer many services including education and support, exercise programs, children’s camps, and other events catered to people with arthritis.
Based on your blog, we believe our information about arthritis and services we provide would be a benefit to your readers. We can provide you detailed information about our services. Please feel free to contact Dave Painter at (614) 876-8200 or dpainter@arthritis.org for more information.
Sincerely,
Dave Painter
Director of Outreach
What a lovely tribute to your husband!