Vicki ~ How is Amy?
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Vicki ~ How is Amy?
| Tue, 05-31-2005 - 10:32am |
Hi Vicki,
I've been thinking about Amy lately, and noticed she has not been on the board for quite some time. Last I read (which was quite a long while ago) was that she was going through quite a flare. How is she? Let her know I said hi, her encouragment and support at the beginning of my RA battle was meaningful and unforgettable.
I've always said this board is the best therapy out there, the best advice comes from the wise kindered spirits here!
Thanks.
Holly

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OH AMY!! Its so very good to hear from you.
Its 7:33 am here and I've got tears of happiness streaming down my cheeks!!! I'm so happy for you and Gabe and I figured if you were off all your meds I was wondering if you two were trying to conceive! And what a blessed baby (to be) to have wonderful parents like the both of you. Amy, you're going to make such a good mom!
The house sounds like it was lots of work, but worth it. As with most houses..."there is always something". And your neighbourhood sounds busy and wonderful. Enjoy. It sounds like happiness has been a wonderful soothe to your soul. I couldn't be more delighted for you and Gabe. I will have a silly grin plastered across my face for most of the day thinking of you!
And you asked for an update from us gals....well my update is full of changes. For the better. As for meds: I've been on Enbrel & mtx combo for just about a year with wonderful results, as the body has been tamed my depression has lifted and I'm finding pleasure in simple tasks again. My black thumb has not been cured yet, but I'm hopeful! The kids have grown in leaps and bounds, Braeden is 9 and Teagan is almost 8. They are enjoying baseball this year and looking forward to summer. Sadly my marriage is ending and I've decided to leave my husband. It hasn't been a very happy last decade of my life, and I believe I'm entitled to happiness and peace in my life. So that has been exciting and sad. I'm looking to going back to work after the summer, what job that may be has yet to unfold, but I have found an acreage close to the town my ex will reside in, so visits will be easy. We are considering having a "divorce ceremony", how very enlightened are we! I suppose there is always a window for reconcilitation, but that would involve my soon to be ex devoting himself to many many hours of personal counselling.
I'm looking forward to the jewels that my life has to bring. I've learned well from the lessons sent, and cannot wait for the unfolding of a new chapter. In truth, I've never felt better, more competent, alive, centered and peaceful. It's almost like the Enbrel and many life changes lifed this "fog" that has been surrounding me for years. I just cross my fingers that it stays, and is part of my daily prayers and meditations.
Amy I'm so happy for you and for Gabe. You light on this board is missed and I hope you will visit more often. Take very good and gentle care of yourself, and let us know when that little soul from above decided to take residence inutereo (sp, lol).
Namaste
Holly
Amy! So good to hear from you, and I'm with Holly. I was a bit choked up with happiness for you and Gabe. See--it really works--the more love and happiness you give to others, the more you receive in return. And you certainly have shared your love and kindness with all of us. I remember when I came across this group. I'd been through a year or so of RA all by myself, and what a relief to find someone to talk to, confide in, and ask questions of. Sue's post about the time she was having difficulties with her father's and Larry's health brought back memories for me too. You guys talked me through a lot of hard decisions.
As for me, I'm still working. There are some days when I wonder why but so many others when I am having so much fun I can't imagine not working. You'll remember I gave up a very demanding job and accepted something much "easier" only to find that I was bored stiff. When I was approached about my current position, I was brutally honest with them about RA and my limitations. They went into the relationship with eyes wide open, and it has worked out well. I bet I'm the only "underling" around whose "boss" schleps her luggage or runs with wheelchair through airports. Husband, son and daughter-in-law are all doing well. Son and wife are currently in the Indian Ocean studying the effects of the December earthquake and current volcanic action. RA-wise, I'm hanging in there. Have an appointment tomorrow to talk about a new drug study.
It was great to hear from you--don't stay away so long.
Rosemary
Molly
Amy!
Molly
Hello Amy-my dear little friend.
I wish I could tell you all is well with me . At the minute I m not doing as well as i would like. I have been on Remicade for a lil over a yr. I go every 5 wks so that should tell you something.Though I feel it is helping I am just not getting the relief from it that I had hoped for.In the past 3 yrs I have gone through 4,5 counting a screw being taken out, sugeries for this arther.The surgeries arn`t all that bad but the recovery and down time is aweful!!!!But you know my moto I am up and suckin air so what more can you want?!!!!LOL!!!
Pleez do keep us updated. You know were all prayin for you and Gabe. Ane yes what wondeful parents you`ll make.
Love you Amy
Bev
Holly, Holly, Holly!
For so long, I have been thinking about your situation with your husband and your unhappiness about it.
E-Mail Me: amydimaio@yahoo.com
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