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Ankolysing Spondylitis. When the rheumatologist first uttered those words almost three months ago, relief swept over me. As I learned more about the degenerative auto-immune disorder and the treatment options the 
specialist recommended, the icy hand of fear began to grip me. Did I really need such high end treatments? What about the side effects of such drugs? I’m too young to deal with this. What about my kids? “Well, saving your sight is paramount,” was the only response from the doctor.
My life had changed overnight it seemed. In the months since then, as I’ve been trying to find a new normal, I’m learning that: you can read more at: http://anitamellott.com/blog
Stethoscope image: Renjith Krishnan, freedigitalphotos.com
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I watched as she peeled the onion. She struggled to grip the knife and then began to painstakingly slice the onion. As I looked at her bony fingers and now frail hands, my heart clenched and I thought of her hands, once strong that were:
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As an only child, the mango tree and books were my haven in a lonely, busy world. From high up in the mango tree, I’d watch passersby and wonder about their lives. I now know that life comes at us fast—the good, the bad, the expected and the unexpected. And that words can deeply influence us. I hope this site will be your haven where you can be refreshed by words that bring hope and encouragement.
