Memories by Heather Ann Photography

08/17/2024

07/29/2024

Hot tip, if you get into a
committed relationship with someone that has chronic health issues please please please understand that that person may not be able to do anything for themselves for weeks to months at a time and a large burden is going to fall on you. Take the time to make sure you're able to handle it before you commit.
I didnt ask for my body to fail.
My favorite quote from my doctor was, “it can’t really be that bad if you are still working and doing everything you do. “ I told him I didn’t know I had a choice. 🤷🏻‍♀️
Years in pain, tired and the many changes in me for no reason or apparent reason ... Hiding everything from someone else, pretending to be doing better than you are; until it no longer works. No matter how strong you want to be.

Then the moment comes when they tell you what you have ... You have mixed feelings: you finally know what you have, but how do you deal with it?
Lack of encouragement, wanting to lie down, taking medication frequently; having a whole pharmacy on top of the nightstand.

Then, the daily responses, "Why did you get so fat?" “I have this great diet, if you just go out and exercised.
That once beautiful hair of yours now awful and it falls out.
What happened to you??....
This is all true and that's why I'm sharing it!

Silent and invisible diseases do exist ...
When you have an invisible disease it is difficult to argue from your perspective with ignorant people.
Life takes a lot of turns !!!

Tired of being told:
* Did you go to the doctor?
* Have you tried this?
* Have you tried that?
* I don’t know what else we can do for you...

Yes! I tried and still try everything !!!
Doctors say this disease is forever. That I will not heal. However, I am not giving up, but I want to make others realize:
* A nap will not cure me but it will help me ...
* I am not lazy, I take medication and it sometimes makes me sleepy.
* I am not angry but sometimes cranky with pain.
* I struggle daily with pain, mobility problems, fatigue, the criticism of my environment.

Most frustratingly, people look at me and say, "It can't be that bad; you look good "
Despite the fact that my body is experiencing excruciating pain everywhere, of course I look good, I always try to look good, it is an "invisible" disease.

This disease affects me physically, mentally and emotionally. Because rare autoimmune diseases cannot be seen, but we feel them.

And they are there ... Silent attack but extra painful.

I AM LOOKING AT THOSE WHO TAKE TIME TO READ THIS POST TO THE END.

The following request is sent to the post:
Please, for me and in honor of someone who fights against:

-ALS
-Ankylosing Spondylitis
-Lupus
-MS
-POTS
-Dysautonomia
-Crohn’s Disease
- Ménière’s Disease
-Addisons Disease
-Hashimotos Disease
-Graves Disease
-Psoriatic Arthritis
-FND
-Depression
-Anxiety
-Autoimmune disease
-Sjogrens syndrome
-Polycystic o***y syndrome.
-Rheumatoid arthritis.
-Chronic pain
-Endometriosis.
-migraines
-Multiple sclerosis.
-Myasthenia gravis.
-Pulmonary hypertension.
-Epstein Barr syndrome.
-Chronic fatigue syndrome.
-Diabetes
-adenomyosis
-Fibromyalgia.
-Raynaud and Scleroderma.
-Neuralgia of the trigeminal
-Epilepsy
-Cancer
-Hypothyroidism
-Arachnoiditis
-NEAD
-Vasculitis
-COPD
-PMDD
-PMR
-GERD
-Alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency
-Gastroparesis
-Cirrhosis of the liver
-Coronary Artery Disease
-Kidney Failure
-Liver cirrhosis
-Arthritis
or some other disease you don't see.

I would like 5 of my friends to post (not share) this message to show that you are always there when that someone needs to talk.

In support of a friend, a family member who is fighting any of these diseases. Just say “done”❤️

07/20/2024

Happy birthday!! I can’t believe you are 22! Where has the time gone? Hope today is as amazing as you! Love you! Demitria Mesa

06/16/2024

Happy Father’s Day to you all! I miss you so much dad… What I wouldn’t do for one more moment. L💜ve you to Infinity and Beyond! May one day we be reunited. I look forward to that every day.

06/15/2024

Colorado is amazing! I’m in l💜ve! And the people who shared our experience are amazing! Till next time…….

05/15/2024

The Northern Lights in Missouri..So beautiful 💜

05/12/2024

Happy Mother’s Day to the most amazing mother out there! Thank you for being my best friend and always what I need when I need it. Love you to Infinity and beyond! Hope today is amazing 💜

04/22/2024

Got the pleasure to take some prom photos. Such beautiful ladies and handsome guys! Thanks for allowing me to snap these! [email protected]

04/09/2024

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04/04/2024

A great way to recycle .Please donate your unwanted clothes to nursing homes before you donate to Goodwill. Some folks don't have family members who provide clothing, and they don't have the money or physical abilities to buy their own clothing. It's so sad helping dress people in the same 3 outfits with rips, holes, and missing buttons. Don't take them too Goodwill, send them to someone who could use them and not have to wear the same things repeatedly until they are worn. COPY AND PASTE. KEEP IT GOING❣️🤲🏻

04/02/2024

Oh look! Seth in his natural habitat! 😂

03/29/2024

GOOD FRIDAY 🕊️

Today, we remember the sacrifice of Jesus Christ and his ultimate act of love for all of humanity. On this Good Friday, let us reflect on the significance of his death and the hope it brings for our future. May we all find peace and strength in his teachings.

"For God so loved the world that He gave us His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16

03/27/2024

Senior ‘24! Jeremy, may you be successful, full of love and life give you everything you deserve! Jeffrey Beezley Brandy Larson-Beezley [email protected]

03/09/2024

Got the ol’ camera out today. I have truly missed doing pictures! Mr. Luca is such a handsome model 💜

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02/13/2024

Happy 13th birthday baby! Love you to infinity and beyond! 💜 Seth Craker

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02/02/2024

Happy Birthday to my two oldest!! Hope today is filled with love and happiness! I love you two To Infinity and Beyond! 28 and Alicia Marcum 26 Pj Connelly wow….Momma loves you guys to Infinity and Beyond! 💜

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