Talk About It Tuesday - Share Your Laughable Lupie Stories

How would you like to share your Laughable Lupie Stories with friends and family? Whether you frightened some poor kid, all swollen on Prednisone, went Prednisone postal on someone, or pushed way pass your physical limits and the joke was on you, living with lupus provides many unbelieveable moments to share. If you have a story, I'd love to hear from you. Send your e-mails to korika@korikajohnson.

Once in a while, I'll publish your stories in my newsletter, The Beacon of H.O.P.E. (Helping Other People Endure).

A special thank you to everyone who decides to share!

LFA DC/MD/VA Lupus Tip of the Week - For those taking Prednisone

Okay, here are your weekly lupus tips:

• Try to never miss a daily dose
• Always try to take Prednisone in the morning
• Prednisone may increase your appetite, so stick to a strict diet to avoid weight gain
• There is a high risk of osteoporosis, so drink milk, eat cheese, and consider calcium supplements. Additionally, try to do some type of weight-bearing exercise (running, walking, weight-lifting, or aerobics) five times a week.
• Wear a medical alert bracelet in case of emergency
• Alert your primary care physician immediately in case of infection

Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep

Here's my 4:49am spin on the classic children's poem:

Now I lay me down to sleep
I pray the Lord my soul to keep
If I should sleep before AM
Lord knows I'll be thanking Him.

This is the second straight day that I've stayed up ALL night. Not because I wanted to, but rather because thanks to Prednisone a ten-to-twenty minute power nap can carry me about three days.

But I won't complain. I've been tested and tried, and know with certainty that God's Word is true. That all things truly do work together for good to them that love God and are called according to His purpose.

So I DO thank God. I thank Him for turning my sleepless nights into very productive days.

"In all things give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you all." - 1 Thessalonians 5:18