This has been my team name every year that I have Walked to End Lupus in Lubbock. I am no longer depressed or angry for having my disease; I know I have the strength to carry on. I have come to realize that having lupus has helped shape me into the persevering, resilient person I am today. I love more, I play more...I enjoy all life has to offer in the here and now because frankly, as a person, esp. a person with lupus, you just never know what tomorrow will hold. I want to spread lupus awareness for the simple fact that I think everyone living with the cruel mystery should know that it is possible to 'live' and be happy. I want them to know there is support here; there is love and laughter in spite of your disease. And for those without lupus, I am sure you know someone with it. If you're reading this right now, you definitely do know someone...ME! For y'all 'non-lupies', I wish you to do some research; empathize with those suffering with an invisible disease like lupus. There are many other invisible diseases out there such as MS, RA, CF etc. I don't know how Victoria Garcia or Allison Steele do it, but I see them kicking ass and taking names every day despite living with MS or CF (respectively). They are another inspiration in my life. Anyway, I just want to inspire people to stop and appreciate what and who they have in their lives because you never know the battles that you or someone you know/love is or will be facing.
