-Anne

[Guest guest]

That is so sweet. You just might be right about why your little dog

survived. Just curious where did you learn the song you sang to

her. I know that song too. I have a music video with that one as

well as several others called the children's Songbook video I

think. Can't remember for sure. Anyway my I hope it all works

out. CArol-

-- In LUPIES , " britlit1964 " wrote:

> Thanks for your kind words and good wishes, Carol. My heart ached

> when I read about how much would love a dog and I was

thinking

> hard about ways to get her one. The idea about Lizzie kept nagging

at

> me but I kept pushing it out of my head at first. I mean, Lizzie's

my

> sweet little girl whom I almost lost to serious illness twice!

When

> she was sick, I'd rock her in my arms and sing the hymn " All

Things

> Bright and Beautiful " until she went to sleep.

>

> But I'm thinking that perhaps Lizzie was spared the fate of her

> brothers and sisters for a special reason. She fits the type of

dog

> is looking for so perfectly. And while we love her dearly, I

> think it would be wonderful for her to bring joy to someone and

also

> to receive totally undivided attention. Still, it's going to be

hard.

>

> -Anne

>

>

> > Hi and -Anne

> >

> > This is so great to think you guys might be able to work

something

> > out with getting a dog that will suit her.

> > -Anne I think that is so sweet for you to offer your little

> dog

> > to . You are a very kind person to make such an offer.

[Guest guest]

Carol,

I'm Anglican (Episcopalian) and it's a hymn in our 1982 hymnal. We

sing it quite often at church -- all four verses!

-Anne

> > > Hi and -Anne

> > >

> > > This is so great to think you guys might be able to work

> something

> > > out with getting a dog that will suit her.

> > > -Anne I think that is so sweet for you to offer your

little

> > dog

> > > to . You are a very kind person to make such an offer.

[Guest guest]

Hi -Anne,

I wanted to pop in real quick to let you know I got your letter and

will reply to it this afternoon after I get back from seeing the

orthopedic surgeon. Just hang in there, stay strong and know we are

all here for you.

BTW Both meds you are on can take up to 6-8 weeks until until you can

feel if they are working. I personally think methotrexate is a wonder

drug. I did not think it was doing a thing for me but when I had to

go off it the first time for a surgery oh boy I noticed it had been

doing wonders - I noticed it working again when I was able to go back

on it. Unfortuntely for me I can no longer take it and am now on

Cellcept - we shall see if this new med will work.

Just hang in there sweetie and I will write more this afternoon about

my neg ANA and such.

Take care

Deanna

> Hi Deanna,

> When I read your response to , I was really intrigued. You had

a

> negative ANA for a while but you were still diagnosed with Lupus?

> What other indicators did they use?

>

> My ANA is negative but the DNA tests are positive. I often have a

> high CR-P and low white cells. I do have Rheumatoid Arthritis and

the

> doctor is trying to figure out if I only have RA or if I have

Lupus,

> too. I do have photosensitivity and am prone to some very odd

rashes

> on my face and thighs. Nothing clears them up and they go away when

> they're good and ready...sigh. I've long had vascular problems and

> had to move to a warm climate because of the way the cold affected

my

> blood vessels and nerves. My rheumy said that it's not likely to be

> Lupus unless the ANA is positive but she hasn't ruled it out

because

> of the other test results.

>

> I just want to know what's going on with my body and what I need to

> do! The rheumy put me on Plaquenil and Methotrexate because she

said

> they're helpful for both RA and Lupus. I'm feeling a bit better but

> not by much and I'm wondering how long it's going to take for them

to

> figure everything out and get me the treatment I need!

>

> Any advice?

>

> -Anne