Positivity

[stefanielawrence]

hi everyone -

im stefanie - im 17 and have had a recent flare up of lupus which has really brought me down. After thinking mine was in "remission" to an extent - ive recently had fluid around my lungs and heart.

but im beginning to recover - have planned my 18th b-day celebration for late november and am hoping to start back to university soon.

Im a singer, so it is tough for me to deal with having the lupus in those particular parts of my body. For a long while I could hardly breath.

But what i wanted to say was that positivity is so important for me - and learning to see past what may seem like the worst situation in the world.

I am lucky, as i have been told that this flare will pass, and that i will get back to things as normal.

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I want everyone to know that they are not alone. I have questioned a lot over the past while - but i know that these experiences make us stronger.

You have to "keep smiling, keep shining"

Stefanie x

[edcdancer]

Awww Stefanie!!!

You brought tears to my eyes!!! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/Thanx.gif You are the best you know that!!! You are so sweet keeping our determination up there and everything! Your and angel! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/cloud9.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/halo.gif

What day is your b-day??? Mine is November 15th...ill be 16!!! Well happy Birthday!!!! Hang in there ok!!! Im thinking of you...everynight! Were here for eachother!!! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/highfive.gif

Im doing a fund for research and public lupus awareness!!! Hopefully it will help us all out!!! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

Luvs yea bunches Stefanie!!!

Youll be singing in no time!!! and back to school!!!
Good luck with everything!

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[jude mack]

Hi Stefanie

I'm glad your getting over this flare, it must be terrible for you not to be able to sing for any
lenght of time. I would say I can't imagine not being able to sing, but I won't, I couldn't sing if
my life depended on it.

Yes a postive attitude will get you a long way with this illness, it's always good to stay positive,
you are so young it must be hard for you to stay positive while having a flare and wanting to be
able to do what all your friends are doing.

You are setting a good example to all the teens who come here and an inspiration to us older
people.

Take Good Care
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[mellowflyer]

Stefanie!

Your voice surely is heaven's sent.

Grat choice of songs!!!

Stay healthy

Mellowflyer

PS: Being positive works for me

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