Comments on: Don’t Stop Looking For Answers http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/2013/03/dont-stop-looking-for-answers/ Thu, 03 Sep 2015 17:55:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.3 By: Jesse http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/2013/03/dont-stop-looking-for-answers/#comment-8105 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 17:10:19 +0000 http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/?p=19934#comment-8105 RAGuy your words are so well heard! This post exemplifies everything I am just now starting to near about dealing with this disease. I thank you for your truthful words and I look forward to reading more of your posts!

]]> By: Ang http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/2013/03/dont-stop-looking-for-answers/#comment-8098 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 01:04:22 +0000 http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/?p=19934#comment-8098 You are spot on about the help thing. I have to confess sometimes it does push a hot button when someone offers help, a month ago I walked into Arby’s Restaurant instead of driving through and I had on a heavy winter hat and a scarf so you really couldn’t see my face very much and the cashier rang up my purchase and when I handed her the money she said, “Oh my, I forgot to give you your senior citizen discount” I opened my mouth to scream at her and ask her if I really looked that old, and then I realized she was using my hands as an age gauge. My hands are terribly, terribly bent up from the RA. I closed my mouth and said thank you, deciding that it was a reward of putting up with all those days of feeling like I was a thousand years old. 😉 I too thank everyone who takes the time to notice when someone is struggling and offers to help, sometimes we just can’t bring ourselves to ask for assistance. It’s almost like giving in to the RA.

]]> By: pen http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/2013/03/dont-stop-looking-for-answers/#comment-8063 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 22:20:58 +0000 http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/?p=19934#comment-8063 many times I don’t know why my husband puts up with my mood swings, and depression and feelings of life is over. But thank God he hangs in there and is supportive and physically helpful. Sometimes he huffs and puffs but I know I can be difficult to live with. Your helpful person on the bus reminded me that often I feel the need for the seat on the bus, but I “look” to good to give a seat to. hang in there.

]]> By: Sarah (Porcelain Doll) http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/2013/03/dont-stop-looking-for-answers/#comment-8061 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:29:26 +0000 http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/?p=19934#comment-8061 This is such a well written and straight to the point post as usual. I totally agree that one of the hardest aspects of living with RA is learning when to ask for or accept help from others. I am still working on this!

]]> By: Patty S Molinaro http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/2013/03/dont-stop-looking-for-answers/#comment-8037 Sun, 24 Mar 2013 21:52:30 +0000 http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/?p=19934#comment-8037 I love the gentleness and insight of this post. I also admire your courage to make this journey, not only the physical journey to NY, but your spiritual/emotional journey, too.

You are helping me seriously consider an extensive road trip with my daughter this summer, similar to trips taken years ago when I was much more mobile and capable. I’m afraid but also getting excited, and helped tremendously by your strength. In addition to you, my daughter is at the top of my list as my hero. She will take me anywhere and always think ahead about what I will need to be able to enjoy myself.

Best of *everything* to you, Patty

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