It took a little more than a few clicks of my heels, but I’ve made it back from vacation in one piece. It may be a little early to tell about how I held up and I have plenty to write about, but I’m still trying to settle into a sleep pattern that I can live with. Basically, I’m not sleeping – so any pattern would be nice right about now.
I made the mistake in not setting my email to automatically let all know I won’t be around. It is going to take a few days to sort it all out so if there is email from any of you here, I will certainly be getting back to you as soon as I can. For now, it’s all organized by “NOW”, “ASAP” and “THIS WEEK”. If you want to change your status so I will get to it faster, send another email and put “status” in the subject line. I have 357 emails staring me in the face right now, so please be patient.
While I was enjoying family and Germany as a whole, I’ve had a lot to think about that I hope to be putting out there beginning tomorrow. In my absence, there has been exciting news on the lupus front – latest drug trial results have shown positive signs that there may be medication to treat lupus after 50 long years of waiting. In case you missed it, here is an article posted July 21st on the LA Times website that offers some background and shows the amazing potential of this new drug Benlysta.
I’m anxious to get back and work on the program. I’m also very anxious to catch up with all of you. Hope you are all taking good care, having some adventures of your own and, even on the toughest of days, I also hope that you’re finding a smile in your hearts. You certainly deserve one~

















