Hey Dianne

 I live in KY and I also have chronic pain, migraines, COPD.  I pray that there is something that can be done for you and me.  I have suffered from severe depression in the past.  I thank God that I have a husband that is very supportive of me and helping me through the lifestyle changes that we have made over the years be cause of my health.  I don't think that I could make it alone in this. 

hello dvreeland, when i read your story on lymes i so wanted to talk to you. i have had this for forty years and almost died from it, most people don't respond back about this disease maybe cause they don't think they could have it or can't imagine that it can be that bad. well i certainly know how bad it is and so do you. on my blog i was looking for some one with lyme but got no response, whattya think? want to talk about it? let me know Margie in N.V.

I am a 56 year old female who became permanently disabled at 47.  I contracted Lyme's Disease in NJ which was misdiagnosed for approx. 5 yrs.  It was in my central nervous system and 5 parts of my brain.  Connections were broken i.e. brain to hands, mouth, legs, heart (bradiacardia)& seizures, 30 hospitalizations, including 2 stays at Kessler Inst. for rehabiliitation.  My world was turned completely upside down.  I now, per doctors orders, live in Henderson, NV since 2002 for a dryer climate.  It took me 3 years to drive and 4 to read. I suffer with depression, severe fibromyalgia, chronic pain, seizure disorder, joint pain and muscle spasm. 

I consider myself extremely lucky to be functional and live each day to the fullest.  I am active in my church and  am part of an outreach program to children 12-18 years old who are in a Juvenile Detention Center.  I hardly make plans as I never know how I will feel any certain day, but when I am feeling good, I try to do something to help someone else.  I never want to get self-absorbed with my illnesses.  We all have too little time on this earth to make a difference.

I have a wonderful husband, 4 sons and I now have 4 granddaughters.  I enjoy children so much and have always worked on their behalf my entire life.  I never had a bad kid in my house! 

I guess that's enough info for now.  I wish you all good health, happiness, prosperity and love!