One woman’s journey through chronic illness. by Mary J. Yerkes “I’m afraid there is no cure. We can only treat the symptoms,” Dr. Price explained, almost apologetically. Speechless, I lingered over her words, struggling to grasp the implications of the diagnosis: rheumatoid arthritis. It’s a systemic disease causing inflammation in the joints. The inflammatory…
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The Road to Peace
A positive end to a pity party. by Mary Cox-Bilz Born with a severe disability called Arthrogryposis, Multiplex Congenita, I have less than 3 percent use of my left arm and less than 7 percent use of my right arm. I have never walked. I type with a mouth stick held between my teeth…
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Overcoming takes time — and faith. by Janice Hughes Biopsy? No, I could not have heard that word. Surely I had misunderstood. The doctor directed my attention to the screen before me and traced the outline of a small lump. There was no mistake. Bold black letters at the top of the screen announced…
Read moreTaking the Plunge – Resources
Resources Though these resources are in Idaho, plenty of similar organizations are throughout the nation. Be sure to search your particular state’s Parks and Recreation websites to find programs for the handicapped. Idaho Adaptive Resources Recreation Unlimited 1610 N. OrchardBoise, ID 83706Contact: John SummertonPhone: 208-383-0210 / Fax: 208-344-7132E-mail: recun1@midohio.net Provides year-round programs in sports, recreation,…
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God is with us when we feel most alone. by Mary Bair I sit in another office with cool, “restful” colored paint, muted lighting, and nondescript art on the walls. A desk, bookshelf full of books, chairs — always more than two so I can choose to sit where I feel “safest” and most…
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