Today I read a blog post that my cousin writes on arthritis. It really hit really hit home because her and I have always had a very close relationship and shared practically everything in our lives. I’m very lucky that I come from a very strong and loving family. My cousin has had this condition for sometime now, and over the years I understand she’s been handicapped by a lot of pain at times physically and emotionally. But no matter what, whenever we’ve been at a family gathering or in each others company she’s never been one to complain. Her strength and courage empowers me and after reading her blog today it made me realize that she has hidden a lot of her pain from the people that love her the most.
