Gratefulness and lupus and Thanksgiving

Wow !! I just received the best news today. My nurse Claudia called and said my last labs were perfect !!! I am not on Cell-Cept or anything for lupus. I am only on the minimal steroids for what my adrenals should be making and blood pressure-kidney meds. The rest is supplemental-natural except for sleeping aide when I need for pain or discomfort. This is huge. I am not on immunosuppressives anymore and I am doing great!!! This does not mean remission. I still have a positive Anti-DSDNA test but it is lower than it has been since March from 21 to 13(?) I think that's what she said and some minor symptoms and fatigue.

I was having a moment when she called and a bit pre-occupied with my own "stuff". We all have our moments. It is one of those things we humans have to deal with that animals and plants seemingly are free from......"Human Drama". I got my feelings hurt today and that is all I have to say. It was great to hear Claudia's wise voice telling me my tests came back fabulous !!! Now I can just focus on healing bones and joints with out worrying about kidneys and lupus. I also smelled my mom again today and that is always a good sign.

So Douglas and I got some of the prep complete for tomorrows meal. Dad has the pies and turkey and we roasted chestnuts(yummo),made cranberry-orange sauce,prepped the veggies for the dressing, cooked cornbread and bread for dressing,prepped the mustard green-white bean salad,(picked the greens this am) and managed to have a lamb curry stew to boot from the farmers market. Not bad for a crip. Doug moved furniture and we are ready for the event. Doug's mom sent a lovely flower arrangement which smells so good! and is beautiful. Wish we could have all our family together. Looks like we will be 6 in total. Nina is coming over for breakfast only and the rest of the Gross family will be here around 1:00 for 2 pm dinner.

May you all have good news to share and blessings to count. Much love.........Angela