Warriors Conquering Invisible Battles

04/05/2021

Hopefully the vaccine will become available to our mighty warrior soon. From the first appointment when Covid hit our rheumatologist has recommended for us to protect Carmen and her weakened immune system. We have done our best to keep her and our other kiddos safe, even with the ridicule from those around us. The year has taught us how we can come together as a family unit to find out strength. This is not the time for us to throw in the towel yet. We will keep waiting and hoping to have access for protection for our warrior.
https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2021/05/03/993141036/children-now-account-for-22-of-new-u-s-covid-cases-why-is-that?sc=18&f=1001

A year ago, COVID-19 cases in children made up less than 3% of the U.S. total. On Monday, the American Academy of Pediatrics said children represented 22.4% of new cases.

02/04/2021

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24/06/2020

Take action today - use the resources here to learn who your elected officials are, what opportunities we have to advocate from the comfort of your own home, federal and state legislation, and more!

26/03/2020

https://www.dmarge.com/2020/03/mythbusters-contamination-experiment.html Don't forget to wash your hands!

A Mythbusters experiment conducted back in 2015 has seen a renewed appreciation now the nation is coming into a state of semi-lockdown.

23/03/2020

Feel free to print and post this sign on you door if needed!

18/03/2020

Today is !!
There are 300,000 kids and 54 million adults in the US that have some kind of arthritis!

08/01/2020

Carmen's infusion was last Friday, I am glad I was able to take her. I enjoy the wonderful staff and will miss them greatly. We had a visit today with her rheumatologist and she has to leave MSTI. This changes a lot for us we have been with MSTI since she was three years old; she will be ten at the end of the month. We have been through so much over the years with the support of her MSTI team. Carmen has dealt with failed medications, adverse reactions that were life threatening, and also has made some very special memories with the staff. Now they are offering weekly self injections, or move to another facility. I am having a difficult time deciding what we should do. My heart wants to protect her and keep her just where she is and with her team, but I can't she will have to change facilities no matter what. She is growing up and taking control, so maybe everything is going to go great. Should we change facilities or should we go with weekly self injections, that is the question really weighing on our hearts. The life of a

21/12/2019

Only 7% of all rheumatologists practice in rural areas - where 20% of people live! To end the shortage, the Arthritis Foundation has created 22 fellowships to get more doctors practicing where people need care the most. Support our goal to end the rheumatology shortage by donating today. Thanks to Blue-Emu, all donations up to $100K, will be DOUBLED until the end of the year. bit.ly/2P5oXcX

18/12/2019

Learn more about why commenting about arthritis patients’ diet and medication choices causes stress and harm.

28/11/2019

We are so blessed and thankful for the Arthritis Foundation.

: For raising $7.1 million in the this year, surpassing 100+ legislative victories since 2014 and establishing the first guidance for people with . Our wins are because of our community of volunteers, advocates, staff and Champions of Yes! Thank YOU.

20/10/2019

This week was filled with appointments for Carmen, thank goodness for little sisters and technology.

23/09/2019

Infusion day.

21/09/2019

Enjoying a BSU football game as members of the Bronco Bunch!

16/09/2019

Today was one of those days where fatigue took over and Carmen had to call it an early day at school. Carmen was so emotional, uncomfortable and exhausted from the moment she woke up. Unfortunately anyday can turn into battle after having so many good days.

11/09/2019

arthritis.org/insights Make your voice count!

25/07/2019

Sometimes we get a little crazy when it comes to JA Conference!