The candle burns for my twin sister, Linda. She developed RSD from heart surgery. Like a lot of you I have read about, she hangs on day by day with the hope that someday a cure will be found or a treatment will be found to rid the pain. I have seen her in her worse pain and at the same time, I've seen her lift her hands to praise God. I have seen her immobilized with pain, yet I've seen her try to pretend the pain wasn't there for my sake. She is always thinking of others instead of herself. She has a faith beyond words and I can tell you now that if it was not for her faith in God, my twin sister would not be here today. Sometimes, it is so hard for me because I know how she suffers but through her suffering, she is the one that upholds me. She can teach us all a lesson about how to endure suffering and how God can give us hope regardless of our hardships.
As for me, I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia about 6 months ago. I don't know when I developed fibromyalgia. I just know I have had chronic pain for many years now. Recently, I was diagnosed with another chronic illness called polyneuropathy. My heart goes out to all of you who suffer from RSD, Fibromyalgia, or any other chronic illness and pain. I want you to know that I understand your pain and each and every day, I say a special prayer for you. I have read the stories of your pain and your life. I care about you and I love you.
God be with each and every one of you!
With Love,
Brenda

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The award below is special because I requested it for my twinsister, Linda. Her love and faith in the Lord and the battle she fights daily over her chronic pain with RSD is why I wanted her to have this award. She truly is the woman holding onto the cross! Thank you Lisa for making this award possible.
God Bless you!

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