Boo Hoo

Ron didn't hear anything about the new job yesterday so I have my fingers crossed he will hear something today.

I've been in somewhat of a slump lately.  I think it is mainly a result of chronic pain.  I have wrestled with rheumatoid arthritis since the age of 14.  I was lucky because I was in remission a good deal of the time growing up with only occasional flares.  These days I only have brief if any remission at all.  I guess it is the price I pay for the early years.  New drugs have helped prevent severe joint damage and I've only had 3 surgeries due to my RA.  One ankle fusion at the age of 28 and then some surgeries on my hands about 10 years ago.  

What has me in a slump is my inability to sleep through the night.  I'm awakened by pain several times during the night and finding a comfortable position is almost impossible.  I don't like to complain because there are so many people dealing with much worse pain than mine.  But it does wear on you............Having a job that requires me to sit for long periods of time is the worse thing....I get so stiff I can hardly walk and it increases the pain in my hips.  I'm so ready to retire.  Chronic pain is hard for others to understand.