You are much more than your fibromyalgia or your cane! You are YOU and I love you for it! Great pic and poem; well done, Karla!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your twin, Karen Lynn. :D

You are a twin, just like me… Probably the dominant one, just like me. You are quite an accomplished writer, just like your sister. I don't quite understand your obsession with storms, but then I have not read all of your biography to find out exactly what it is that brings it to it except perhaps one of the Bush wars, Desert Storm. You also seem to be having a number of physical issues which may be related to your disability. I am fortunate not to have any of those except myopia and astigmatism. My twin brother has had his hip replaced because of arthritis. I am in good health in spite of my paralysis which continues to spread as I lose spinal neurons with age. It is hard to keep my weight down because there's so much good food around and I can't exercise.

I like who you are and I like who I am. Two authors on AD making a difference.

Ron

To me, Karen, you are always that lovely smile, backed by an intelligent, kind, perceiving mind, and a spirit which soars within, as so many artistic minds can.

Erin Elizabeth Kelly-Moen

Your words speak of a brave and admirable spirit.

Karla: You speak from the heart...love, pain, tears and joy. You are an earth angel and blessed. Thank you for sharing this honest window into your soul.

Deb

I agree with what everyone has already said, my friend. Much love to you and God bless.

There are many, many of us who do already
budd

I already do like who you are! Very much! Nice write...I know I have felt that way many times. There is so much to us besides the obvious. My mom used to say, "YOu can't judge a book by its cover!" and I learned that well, I hope. Thanks for the reminder. Be well, Kathy

subtract all that and there's a beautiful woman
what else can one say
Love & Peace be with you

William

Karla, you speak for millions.
Very succinctly said.