Lupus makes the good days brighter

Does the sun shine brighter on "Lupies"?

Seriously, you guys. It does. How so? Well, here's the deal. When you've been up all night with various digestive issues for two weeks and then, you have two miraculously good nights of sleep in a row, somehow, it makes those two days that follow the good nights seem like the most awesome days of your life!

With Lupus, I am much more grateful for all the good days and good times of my life. They are brighter, sweeter, more precious and more appreciated than they ever have been, especially when they follow those bad days. The simplest thing like hearing my grand-daughter giggle puts the widest grin on my face now.

I'm lucky to still be here. I'm lucky to have all the people in my life that I do. I'm lucky to have Gary to support me since working is out of the question. I live for those good days and I love them way more than most healthy folks do, or at least I would guess so.

So, thanks, Lupus. For showing me what the dark side feels like so I can be happier when the sun shines!