This is from my Sjogren's Syndrome blog. I thought I would share it. If you don't know what Sjogren's Syndrome is I encourage you to Google the hell out of it. It is a misunderstood auto-immune disorder that attacks moisture producing organs, which is pretty much all organ systems, and I have it. I hope you enjoy the blog post.......
Yeah, I said it! What are you going to do about it? LOL. Crochet! I'm
going to learn to crochet in spite of the pain in my hands. I think
that if I use my fingers more and in a different way that maybe it will
help to strengthen them and get rid of some of this pain. I want to
improve my mobility as well, and this should do it. Only one problem
with this idea, I don't know how to crochet. LOL, SOOOOOO, I have
enrolled in crochet classes at the craft store Michael's where I
live. I have roped my sister into doing them with me, but she is a great
sport and is always up for a new adventure. Can you call Crocheting an
adventure? I think you can if your fingers do not work very well, and
are in constant pain.
Today is our first class, and we
can make a "mobile phone cover" or a "skinny scarf." I think I will make
the skinny scarf, because if I can make a skinny scarf I can certainly
make a fat scarf. Maybe I can knock out a couple of Christmas gifts. LOL
Look at me being all optimistic and stuff! I'm just glad that
crocheting does not involve toes. I do not know if I could attempt it
then. Oh, who am I kidding, I would at least give it a try. Wish me
luck!!!
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Wishing you luck in learning your new finger exercise.... if holding the crochet hook is too hard, try macrame.... that uses only your fingers and you can make stuff REALLY fast!
ReplyDeleteMost of all, have fun on your new adventure!