I began writing poetry at the age of 13. I knew in my heart it would be my life's work. Throughout the narrow valleys & the vast plains of my soul, I pour my heart out daily. As my life evolved in many ways, so did my writing. From poetry that is a dichotomy as much as I am, to fight through Chronic Illnesses and constant pain. I have poured out in words upon paper, where pieces of me linger in every realm of these prose and poetic writings. After decades of not knowing that I had Lupus and Rheumatoid Arthritis, along with other ongoing illnesses that often follow Lupus and RA, again my writing evolved to show inner thoughts from the innate places where the essence of daily, ongoing pain and illness can take you; heart, mind and soul. I share with you, my fears, my pain, my thrills, my insanity, my victory, and those times that feel like total defeat.

As I stand a top the mountains, to shout, then slip down into the valleys of the oceans and seas, over the rocks that have cut my feet, I still stand within the rock of faith that always and forever sustains me. So, lessons of life and illness that have deepened my love for living, inspired me to give you, that read my heart filled words, an insight to who I am; a mere mortal of a woman, that in her deepest soul longs to touch others and give them the light that she has received. More than ever I know I must bear my soul and share it with all that suffer also, so they may too, realize the light and hope that surround them always. I must say that I feel so fortunate to have the "team" of physicians that help me so much. If it were not for several of them, I am not sure I would even be writing today. So, to my family, spouse, and all of those who support me through the darkest times; then celebrate with me in the wonderful times, thank you for accepting me, as me.