Special Lupus Awareness Issue May 2017 | Page 36

Felicia is incredibly blessed and grateful for a strong support system. She thanks her family, God and even lupus too... Lupus has a tough fight ahead, dealing with me, my family, my husband, my son and God. Lupus doesn’t have a fighting chance. Today I have so much to live for I cannot afford to die, yet. Family I’m grateful for my family who have been my rock, stepping in to help whenever they can. I’m forever grateful to my family who have stepped in and made incredible sacrifices for me, especially my mom and my sisters. My mom who has been my rock, and who is currently raising her grandchild/son when I’m physically unable to perform mommy duties.  I love that I have so many incredible people in my life who love me and are sensitive to my challenges. I couldn’t imagine this lupus journey without them. Faith My faith in God has sustained me through many a dark night. Without it, I probably would not have survived and I definitely would not have flourished. Lupus I’m grateful to lupus because it has allowed me to love wholeheartedly like there is no tomorrow. And that is why I get up everyday prepared to fight, because I’m someone’s hero, someone’s mommy. Lupus has to wait, today I’ve got to live. 36