THE 12TH ANNUAL FLIGHT OF THE BUTTERFLIES Butterfly Flight Nina Greene Hello, my name is Nina Greene. This year I will have been diagnosed with lupus now for 16 years. The hardest part of living with lupus I would have to say is the daily unknown. Today you feel halfway good and overdo it then tomorrow can’t get out of bed. What have I learned? Wow that’s a good one heck I’m still learning because this disease changes everyday all day lol. So I’d have to say to just listen to my body and trust it, me more. One piece of advice would be to always listen to your gut. Unfortunately with this illn ..read more

Lupus Light 31 is here to shine bright with encouragement and support. In the face of challenges, remember you’re never alone. Let these 31 encouraging words be your guiding light through tough times. Together, we’re unstoppable. Encouraging Word of the Day Acceptance noun — ik-ˈsep-tən(t)s Definition: The act of accepting something or someone : the fact of being accepted : APPROVAL Embrace acceptance of your journey with lupus, finding peace in the present moment. #lupuslight #31encouragingwords #lupusincolor #lupusawarenessmonth ..read more

Lupus Awareness Month Lupus Warrior Tips 31 lupus tips to help you cope with lupus. Lupus Tip 10 Use household chores as a form of exercise to get moving. do what you can. Wash the dishes to calm aching hands. Fold and put the laundry away to get the blood flowing in your body. Little movements can make a difference in your day. Make sure you don’t stress yourself out just do what you can. #lupusempowerment #lupustips #lupusincolor #lupusawarenessmonth ..read more

Lupus In Color 12th Annual Flight of the Butterflies Spreading Lupus Awareness One Butterfly at a time Let this butterfly flutter all over cyberspace! World Lupus Day was created by Lupus Canada in 2004 to raise awareness of this little-known disease that can have devastating effects on individuals and their families. It was organized by lupus organizations from thirteen countries, who called for their governments to increase funding for research, provide better patient services, increase epidemiological data and raise awareness. Many people have no idea lupus even exists until they themselve ..read more

THE 12TH ANNUAL FLIGHT OF THE BUTTERFLIES Butterfly Flight Tonya Noel Hi I ‘m Tonya Noel and I have had lupus since the age 9 and that’s 46 years. The hardest part about my journey on lupus is I haven’t worked in almost 3 years. I’m a caterer and cake artist. My hands had gotten where they would cramp and have extreme pain. I have learned that I have strength that I couldn’t never imagine that I had. It made me focus on myself and to stop down playing my illness to fit in with the so called normal people. My advice to a person that has just been diagnosed is never give up hope. Keep believing ..read more

Lupus Light 31 is here to shine bright with encouragement and support. In the face of challenges, remember you’re never alone. Let these 31 encouraging words be your guiding light through tough times. Together, we’re unstoppable. Encouraging Word of the Day Positivity noun —- ˌpä-zə-ˈti-və-tē Definition: The quality or state of being positive. Choose to focus on the positive aspects of your life, no matter how small. #lupuslight #31encouragingwords #lupusincolor #lupusawarenessmonth ..read more

Lupus Awareness Month Lupus Warrior Tips 31 lupus tips to help you cope with lupus. Lupus Tip 9 Take breaks throughout your day. Don’t be afraid to stop, take a deep breath and just be. It is important in your fight To get a sense of healing in your moments. Taking a deep breath can help reduce stress, calm your mind, and increase oxygen flow to your brain, which can improve focus and clarity. It can also help regulate your emotions and lower your heart rate. There is always time to take a breath and refresh your mind, body and soul. It’s not a selfish act, it’s a necessary one. #lupusempower ..read more

Lupus In Color 12th Annual Flight of the Butterflies Spreading Lupus Awareness One Butterfly at a time Let this butterfly flutter all over cyberspace! Lupus may cause hair to break easily. Inflammation of the skin is often an early sign of lupus that usually results in thinning of the hair and loss of eyelashes, eyebrows, facial hair, and body hair. Hair may grow back with treatment. However, permanent hair loss occurs when lesions form on the scalp. May is Lupus Awareness Month, dedicated to raising awareness of a complex disease and supporting those affected by it! This is your 5th Butterfl ..read more

THE 12TH ANNUAL FLIGHT OF THE BUTTERFLIES Flight of the Butterflies is a lupus awareness campaign sharing stories of the brave lupus warriors. Many don’t understand lupus until they hear the walk of a warrior. Flight of the Butterflies is dedicated to sharing those Butterfly of Hope stories in May for lupus awareness month. Butterfly Flight Claire James I got diagnosed with Lupus in 2018, I am going on 6 yrs living with Lupus. The hardest part of having lupus is the unpredictable part. Not knowing what your day to day may look like no matter how hard you try to prepare. I have learned to danc ..read more

Lupus Light 31 is here to shine bright with encouragement and support. In the face of challenges, remember you’re never alone. Let these 31 encouraging words be your guiding light through tough times. Together, we’re unstoppable. Encouraging Word of the Day Patience noun —- ˈpā-shən(t)s Definition: The capacity, habit, or fact of being patient. Practice patience with yourself and others, especially during moments of frustration. #lupuslight #31encouragingwords #lupusincolor #lupusawarenessmonth ..read more