Spoons & Things.....

I know many people are curious, not only about the spoon theory but also why there are alot of spoons showing up in peoples profiles right now....so here is the answer to your question for those who are curious....
Why Are There Spoons On Facebook & Twitter?

I hope to see in all my friends & families facebook & twitter accounts, spoons showing support of all of us "spoonies" out here struggling in silence.

Remember February 28th is also World Rare Disease Day and as someone who has fought a Rare Chronic Invisible Disease since age 9; I hope to see A LOT of support being shown for all of us who are in this boat together, no matter what the disease is.

For those who forgot what the spoon theory is you can find it HERE
I hope everyone remembers to share it and even if you are blessed with being perfectly healthy, take the time to read it in honor of some of us who arent, so you can better understand what we go through every moment of every single day.

In other news I also whipped up two new storyboard style photos I'd like to share, to remind others, of a few Rheumatic Disease facts.....It is not "an old persons disease".  Rheumatic diseases affect MORE canadians than HEART DISEASE, DIABETES or CANCER.  1 out of 6 adults has a rheumatic disease --- 3 out of 5 of those adults are under age 65.  There are OVER 100 Different types of Rheumatic Diseases.  Most GP's do not even get ANY training in rheumatic diseases so often times it takes way too long to become diagnosed.  1 in 1000 CHILDREN has a rheumatic disease. THESE are the faces of Rheumatic Diseases.  It is NOT an old persons disease!

Wishing everyone many gentle hugs & extra spoons!