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Lupus Thoughts and Ramblings -Summer

I can hear outside my windows, yelling, laughing, splashing in the pool,  all the kids enjoying the fact there's No School. I see Pictures everywhere on social media, new suntans, beach hair, sandals, tanks, & shorts, Pictures of  Fun Vacations, Not a single Care in the world.  Everyone Soaking up as much sun as they can before Summer is finished. Mayson asked me why I don't go out? why I don't want to watch them swimming? What does summer mean to me? this got me thinking.  What does summer mean to me? The first things to pop out of my mouth were   long sleeves, long pants, sunblock to the 100's, Huge hats, sometimes gloves. Sweatshirts and sweaters.  It's long flares that last for days because I  went outside, for a quick errand without taking the things I need   causing my body aching pain everywhere, Imagine being hit by a bus, That's Me .  I have only one choice but to stay in bed.   I can't participate in family picnics

AwareCauses (A company that helps support us all)

I am so excited to share an amazing company who helps spread awareness to a variety of different diseases/disorders and causes. The company is called Awarecauses  - awarecauses They are an amazing company that sells Jewelry to spread awareness for a huge variety of causes. The necklaces have the word "AWARE" on them and this stands for  "A Way to Act and Remember Everyday. Each necklace has its own special color. It's like wearing a ribbon but so so much better .  Mine, of course, is purple which stands for Lupus. They have so many different causes they support. The Price of each necklace is $45 and can be engraved. These necklaces are amazing quality.   14 k gold plated and hand polished 3 times over. The chain is adjustable so you can wear at the length you want. This company is amazing because they donate 10% of proceeds to a non-profit organization of your specific disease or disorder.  This is to help further research, prevention, and awa