Resolution Time :0)

[Sher78]

Ok, I have decided that after being dragged down lower than I thought possible by the 'lovely lupus' this year (please not, much sarcasm there!) I have decided this will b the year where I kick it's chuffing arse. That is all :0) x

[larissa]

I am gonna try to be more positive and accepting of my limitations aswell as saying no more often ( i am already making progress with this one !)

I look back over the past year and i must say , i've had better years ! its been quite a hard one and being unwell has made it even harder but i have grown and learnt quite a lot .

So here's to letting 2012 go and welcoming 2013 ! what will this year have in store !!!!!!!!??????????

[Sher78 in reply to larissa]

Hopefully better understanding, a firm diagnosis & decent health ;0)

[larissa in reply to Sher78]

fingers crossed x

[DaleDiva]

I'm only just beginning my official Lupus journey (although looking back I have had it undiagnosed for years) but I'll take each day as it comes and take inspiration from the positive people on here who have retained their sense of humour and still have fight in them....

[Sher78 in reply to DaleDiva]

Good 2 hear. Retaining a sense of humour does WONDERS 4 the sanity ;0)

[Nightjar]

Happy New Year! I too say goodbye (and good riddance!) to 2012 and warmly welcome a healthier, happier and better, in every way possible, 2013! My intention is to be positive all year ..bring it on!

[Sher78 in reply to Nightjar]

Oooh, that's fighting talk Nightjar, good on ya ;0)

[luppychick]

I have decided to retrie due to my ill health, so 2013 wilbe the year that I reconnect with my family and to be well enough to go on holiday with my husband like we used to before lupus.

Luppychick happy new year to all!

[Sher78 in reply to luppychick]

Good 4 u luppychick :0)

[luppychick in reply to Sher78]

Thank you sher.........

[tiredmum]

Hello !!!!!

My new years resolution is to continue to enjoy life as much as possible with my family - so i have made a pact with my partner than when I am not well enough to walk anywhere i will swallow my pride and go out for some fresh air in the wheelchair instead of locking myself away indoors.

[Sher78 in reply to tiredmum]

Sounds good :0)

[mstr]

Hi, It must be a New Years thing because I too decided yesterday to come back fighting. Lupus to me is like a set of scales though and I'm still learning that everything has to be balanced.....I still sometimes want to live life in the fast lane and that's when I get knocked back. All my family live near and so Christmas/New Year has been wonderful to spend time with everyone and laugh. Sher kicking arse sounds good and Larissa I too am still getting to grips with the whole acknowledging limitations thing too, whilst massively trying to hold onto my own identity. Guess it is all about the balance and those that love me will just love me anyway. Bring on 2013 and may we all be well equipped to deal with it xxx

[Sher78 in reply to mstr]

Go 4 it girl! As long as we have our fighting spirit, we can give lupus a run 4 it's money ;0) x

[mstr in reply to Sher78]

Cheers Sher x

[janekins]

It's odd how many of us are saying that 2012 was a bad year. I'm definitely glad the year is over and don't want another year like that again!!!

Like luppychick I've put in for ill health retirement so I'm hoping that I can pace myself better and relax more. My main aim is to get off these wretched crutches and walk normally without falling over!!! Definitely also need to try and exercise once I get more strength back.

Let's hope we can all stick to our resolutions!!! X

[Sher78 in reply to janekins]

I think as long as we're all there 2 support each other (thru the bad AND good times!) we'll do it ;0) Just gotta remember 2 shave my legs b4 I go swimming otherwise every1 will think Sasquatch has entered the pool ;0) x

[janekins in reply to Sher78]

Haha!! Are you going swimming tomorrow? I'd like to start swimming when I've got more strength. Just the thought of it makes my arms and legs ache even more !! I might see if they do any sessions that would suit me at my local pool. It's probably one of the best forms of exercise for us, though definitely not one of my favourites. Must try and get motivated !! X

[Sher78 in reply to janekins]

Not 2morrow, will start when the kids r back at school. They do 'Ladies Only' sessions at 'The Life Centre', & discounted rates if u're on DLA (knew it'd b good 4 something lol!). I can only manage Breast stroke or swimming on my back now & even then I have 2 keep stopping 2 catch my breath lol! It'll take me 4ever 2 do a length but like u say, it's probably the exercise that makes us ache the least. Will let u know how I get on. Will miss my fuzzy legs thou, they keep me warm in winter lol! x

[Sher78]

Best make sure I have extra Stypic sticks 2 stem the bleeding from the shaving ;0) x

[janekins in reply to Sher78]

What are you using!!!! A lawnmower???? Thought you were joking when you said sasquatch!! x

[Sher78]

Lmao! I can't wax as I end up bruising really badly (plus my reflexes r crazy & I 'kick' if anyone touches my right leg below the knee), 'Ladyshaves' r a joke & Immac etc irritates my skin but despite using a Gillette 5 bladed thingy with a safety guard on, I STILL always cut myself, hence the reason I painted my bathroom red as got fed up with it looking like an abattoir in there all the time (don't notice it as much now lol!) so in the winter, when it is highly unlikely my pins will b on display, I only shave them every other month, plus I can't grip the razor very well at the moment lol x

[Sher78]

How did this conversation turn in2 my divulging the secret of my 'Sassy Legs'?! lol x