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ABOUT ME
Welcome to my site! I am 41 yr old father of two amazing kids with an even more amazing wife. About 6 yrs ago I was diagnosed with a disease called CRPS/RSD and it changed my life. I created this website for others that suffer from the same condition, or who live with chronic pain. My goal is to raise awareness and the educate others so that we can find a cure for this disease. As well my intentions are to create a place where we can share what we go through on a daily basis. I want people to know that we don’t have to let the pain take over our lives, and that through a positive attitude that we can take on anything.
It hasn’t always been the easiest of times as I’ve adjusted to what has happened, however it’s my faith in God that has carried me through. From the beginning things haven’t been easy as it took over a year to find a diagnosis. I lost the use of my left hand and foot, and have to live with chronic pain 24/7. It was hard to come to terms with a world that was spinning out of control. I had to leave my job and rely on others to do things for me that I was used to doing. Here at my site you will read about different things I have had to walk through during my journey. You will also find that I post about things other than my disability like friends and family. From time to time you can read guest posts from my friends in the blogging world. If you want to find out more about CRPS then visit some of the links that I have put up. From time to time I’ll put up specific posts on certain topics. Other days my posts will be about life in general. So as you can see there’s a bit of everything on my blog for everyone. You can follow my site on Google Friend Connect and get regular updates if you want. Or if you want to connect with me then send me an e-mail through this site, or leave me a comment through one of my posts!
One Response to ABOUT ME
Thanks for the follow, Ross. I am not sure how you stumbled on my page, especially as I mainly post on photography (my “happy place”). I have shared a few posts about my life, my numerous illnesses/conditions and my daughters illness.
I am glad you found me, though, as it’s always good to hear stories of courage & faith from others who are walking a similar road. It’s hard to talk to people about life with chronic pain when they don’t live with it or haven’t walked the road with someone who suffers with it.