Blogs by Members of Living with Rheumatoid Autoimmune Disease(RAD)

6/13/2017 10:33:00 AM, by PURPLE0906

Today it is going to 94, heat and pollen advisory. Lilly gets out of school at 1 pm. I am going to go earlier to see if I can get a picture of he... Read more

6/12/2017 9:33:55 PM, by KELLY_SS

This is a shout out to my Sparkfriends. I am sorry I haven't been around much the last week, I am battling some health issues and really haven't ... Read more

6/12/2017 7:17:51 AM, by PURPLE0906

This past Friday was feeling pretty good so John and I went to the Farmer's Flea Market. We walked around, picked up some things, had a nice brea... Read more

6/10/2017 6:15:15 AM, by DEDICATED2HIM

Ecclesiastes 9:10a Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might; Maybe you, like me have been trying for many years to fight th... Read more

6/10/2017 5:13:01 AM, by DEDICATED2HIM

I had just written a blog post that was maybe the best, most important one I’ve ever written…and once again the cyber -devil struck and when I we... Read more

6/9/2017 4:30:10 AM, by PURPLE0906

Below is what Tim's Mom posted on facebook if anyone is interested Service via Skype, Celebration of Tim's Life - Sunday 6/11 @ 7 pm Central... Read more

6/7/2017 1:06:11 PM, by --MAY--

Hey all, My is Mom 89, she did WW when it first started, one of the many things she learned was when making a sandwich toast one piece of Bread, ... Read more

6/7/2017 9:07:36 AM, by DETERMINED369

1. Had a successful confrontation with partner that was productive and meaningful. 2. Stopped eating at a restaurant when I was comfortably ... Read more

6/6/2017 8:16:53 PM, by _LINDA

It wasn't the best of weekends. Two hikes with Daisy and Mom and I got two ticks each time while they got none. The first was dug in so hard it... Read more

6/6/2017 4:09:09 PM, by HMKITTEN

Been a while since posting. I managed to get down to 183 lbs. around the end of February. Then sat there. And sat. No up. No down. Just sat. ... Read more

6/6/2017 5:42:19 AM, by PURPLE0906

Busy all last week. Had Lilly from Tuesday till Saturday. Will be picking her up from school today and probably will be here till Saturday again.... Read more

6/5/2017 7:09:23 PM, by KARAOKECARRIE

I am so excited. I just booked my first Karaoke Gig. June 30th I will get paid to do something that I love.... Read more

6/5/2017 3:47:06 AM, by DEDICATED2HIM

As I have already explained...the scale told me of a four pound loss and then when I replaced the batteries told me it was only a two pound loss.... Read more

Video Blog

6/2/2017 11:47:02 PM, by _LINDA

Eight Minutes Of Fury! I was too busy gawking before I thought to get out my camera, so this is the tail end of it... Read more

6/2/2017 2:30:37 AM, by DEDICATED2HIM

So, on Wednesday I got up my courage, bit the bullet and got on the scales. And ....WOOOHOO , I had lost 4 pounds from the last weigh in. But h... Read more

6/1/2017 6:55:10 AM, by BECWAL

We are meeting with family to pickup grandkids. Lunch is planned at Cracker Barrel. Now, thas is as bad as a buffet for a food addict. I alrea... Read more

6/1/2017 6:25:24 AM, by PURPLE0906

Twenty Seven years ago, I gave birth to my beautiful daughter Melissa at St. Francis Hospital. That day was the happiest day of my life. I was bl... Read more

5/31/2017 8:51:50 AM, by _LINDA

I did my first 13.1 mile day. In spite of foot and back pain and other RA elements. Read more

5/31/2017 3:53:49 AM, by PURPLE0906

One - Minute Devotions - Dearest Dreams As you climb life's ladder, take faith along with you, and great will be your happiness as your dear... Read more

5/29/2017 3:40:49 PM, by DEDICATED2HIM

Well, for two weeks I was going great guns. Every day below the lowest number of my calorie goal or in the very near vicinity. That is....un... Read more

5/29/2017 9:16:09 AM, by PURPLE0906

For every Soul From every War Across the Seas Or on our Shore For every Fold Of every Flag From coffin Lid To widows Lap For... Read more

5/28/2017 7:24:40 PM, by --MAY--

Ok I am ready to start anew! Gonna be busy tomorrow, so Tuesday will be my Am gonna get up go to the gym!! Early cuz have to be a... Read more

5/28/2017 11:25:19 AM, by --MAY--

Geez I have a lot of them!! 382 to be exact, and looking tru them all, it bought back so many memories, some of you I spent a lot of time with so... Read more

5/27/2017 6:45:22 AM, by PURPLE0906

It's been a while since I updated. We have been having a lot of rain, storms which does not help my body. Never heard back from the Doctor's offi... Read more

5/27/2017 4:34:08 AM, by PURPLE0906

One - Minute Devotions - God's Mercy God in His great mercy reaches out to everyone and forgives the errors and the shabby things that are d... Read more

5/27/2017 1:03:15 AM, by _LINDA

A bird we didn't know: Another view: Read more

5/26/2017 9:29:13 AM, by KARAOKECARRIE

2 years ago at this time I weighed in at 390 pounds. This morning I weighed in at 289. Wow what a difference 2 years can make. I am now on... Read more

5/26/2017 2:33:14 AM, by DEDICATED2HIM

I started out great guns, easily achieving days where I tracked every bite and came in around 1200 calories in a day. But after a week, my calor... Read more

5/25/2017 5:36:30 AM, by PURPLE0906

One - Minute Devotions - A Wonderful Thing God's love endureth forever - what a wonderful thing to know when the tides of life run against y... Read more

5/24/2017 2:15:18 PM, by KELLY_SS

With 32 lbs less of me I have been noticing some changes. I had to order new bras recently, the first place I notice weight loss is always in m... Read more

5/22/2017 10:12:33 AM, by KARAOKECARRIE

Well this past weekend was my biggest challenge to date. I competed with over 5000 other runners/walkers in the biggest 5k I have ever taken par... Read more

5/21/2017 5:45:21 AM, by PURPLE0906

One - Minute Devotions - The Hand of God In everything, both great and small, we see the hand of God in all. Arise, Lord! Lift up your ... Read more

5/19/2017 6:40:13 AM, by KARAOKECARRIE

Today will be my biggest 5k to date. This weekend is the Fargo Marathon and I will be walking along with so many other people. I have been side... Read more

5/19/2017 1:41:15 AM, by PURPLE0906

One - Minute Devotions - A Beautiful Spring Let your prayer continue through a joyous, waking spring in thanking God for everything a newbor... Read more

5/18/2017 4:08:55 AM, by PURPLE0906

One - Minute Devotions - The Flower of Friendship Life is like a garden and friendship like a flower that blooms and grows in beauty with th... Read more

5/17/2017 4:14:32 AM, by PURPLE0906

One - Minute Devotions - God's Glory Little do we realize that the glory and the power of He who made the universe lies hidden in a flower. ... Read more

5/16/2017 4:29:46 PM, by PURPLE0906

I purchased this statue at the Farmer's Market. It shows a crown and N, and Florence in front. In the back shows Florence with a c circled 989. O... Read more

5/16/2017 1:51:53 AM, by DEDICATED2HIM

Last November and December I lost about 25 lbs following the death of my mom. And I maintained that for a number of months. At that time I reall... Read more

5/15/2017 5:26:10 PM, by QPONDEALER

I'm challenging myself to really focus on being healthy this summer. School is our and I can really focus on eating well, drinking water, and be... Read more

5/15/2017 11:16:07 AM, by BECWAL

I even ate a few bites of pasta, which I haven't allowed myself to eat in months. It's like the cake, once I ate it I realize it wasn't all that... Read more