I keep this blog in part to easily update family, friends, and other JA parents (and any other interested persons!) on how Anna is doing on her journey with Juvenile Arthritis. Since Anna was first diagnosed in 1999, the terminology has changed. I believe that now children are diagnosed with Juvenile Arthritis, or Juvenile Iodiopathic Arthritis, et. al. However, I created this blog a long time ago, when people referred the disease as Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis. Hence the "JRA."
Tuesday, April 05, 2011
Anna says "Thanks"! (First published in the church newsletter)
Anna wrote a thank you note for the church newsletter, following her surgery. Since many "internet" and Facebook friends were also praying, and a few sent cards, Anna said I could share her "thanks" on the blog, as well.
Dear Church Family,
It has been over a month since my appendectomy. On Sunday, February 27th, I woke up with pain in my side. My mom took me to the hospital--I won't give you the details--and they took my appendix out.
You have been very supportive of my recovery. With a month gone by, I'm back to my old self, being outside running or rollerblading and being an organized student in school.
I would like to thank the church family for their love and support. I received many cards, some flowers, and visits from Pastor Nancy and Pastor Charlie.
I also thank you for your support in the MASH (Mechanicsburg Area Senior High) musical which was only three days after my trip to the hospital.
Finally, I would like to thank God for all He has given me in this life. I am so blessed to have a church family who love and support me as I grow in life, physically and spiritually.
God is watching out for all of us, and we are blessed.
Love, Anna Zeigler
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Hello,
My name is Maureen and I have a daughter, Rebekah, who is 14 years old and has autoimmune uveitis. She sees a specialist in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and has been traveling back and forth from our home in Northeast PA to Massachusetts every 6 - 8 weeks for the past 4 years. I was hoping to be able to "speak" with Anna's mom regarding uveitis, faith, medications, life in general.
Thanks for sharing, Anna.
Maureen
Maureen, I'm so glad you found me on Facebook! I look forward to connecting with you more. Glad to welcome you as a friend. It sounds like we have much in common. :o)
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