Dianne Driscoll 🇺🇸

@01Kat2 @TheGrayRider 🙏✝️🙏

My life is not a statistic or for medical profit . I am a real person with a story, today I share my reality. Living with diffuse systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) in its beginning stages looks peaceful on the outside , me on the couch with my little dog, wrapped in my pink blanket. You might notice the early signs: taut, shiny skin on my face that feels like a tightening mask, a slightly smaller mouth opening, red spots (telangiectasia), and the thickened, waxy, tight skin starting on the back of my hands. But the real weight of this disease is what you can’t see yet , the internal changes that have already begun. Right now, in these early stages, I’m dealing with the start of internal organ involvement. My digestive system is showing signs , heartburn, swallowing difficulties, bloating, and those unpredictable swings between constipation and diarrhea that make eating and daily life more tiring than it should be. Fatigue hits deep and constant. There’s also the ongoing watch for effects on my lungs (possible scarring that could lead to shortness of breath), heart (rhythm issues or reduced function), and kidneys (sudden blood pressure spikes that need immediate attention). In diffuse systemic sclerosis, internal fibrosis and vascular damage often move faster than in the limited form. The coming months and years may bring more noticeable challenges: worsening GI motility, potential lung involvement like interstitial lung disease, cardiac complications, or kidney risks. Many people experience progression in the first few years, but outcomes have improved with early intervention , regular monitoring, medications to slow fibrosis, blood pressure checks at home, and proactive care can make a real difference. Early Detection is key to slowing it down. I had mine for 5 years undetected. I’m sharing this not for pity, but so you understand: even in the beginning, “looking mostly okay” doesn’t mean everything feels okay inside. Chronic illness warriors balance symptoms, doctor visits, rest, and still trying to live fully. If you know someone with scleroderma or any rare autoimmune disease, a little extra patience and “how are you really doing?” goes a long way. Early awareness and support matter , they can help slow progression and improve quality of life. Sending strength to everyone navigating invisible battles. This is our reality, we’re in this together. 💕 #DiffuseSystemicSclerosis #ChronicIllness #InvisibleIllness

@Granite_Stater1 @SeaeyesTri Good morning, John. Have a blessed day! 🙏

@Di58dri @SeaeyesTri Good morning Dianne

Good morning from New Hampshire 🇺🇲

Holy Week is coming up this Sunday starting with Palm Sunday. Let’s all try to be kinder, reach out to a friend, pray for those you know need help, if someone has hurt you or upset you (even in something as dumb as blocking you out of the blue and haven’t talk or communicated with them in months) let it go and pray for them. Try and put others first. Humility is such a great virtue, let’s put it into action!

@EOB174 🙏✝️🙏

@60_Lori @Monica_from_Wi I believe it!

@Di58dri @Monica_from_Wi It was a mess.

Is this thing broken? Feed just went blank, I hope there isn't another algo reset! It can't suck any worse!

@WorthingtonBaz How incredibly tragic! 🙏✝️🙏 for all

Our beautiful granddaughter will be laid to rest on Tuesday 7th April Service at Sacred Heart, Springfield 💔

@60_Lori @Monica_from_Wi I lost my entire account had to start over 😩

@Monica_from_Wi It was broken for a bit. I had issues here too.

@GardenBrocante Lovely lupines! I just yesterday started some dahlia seeds. For us here in the mountains, they won’t be transplanted until May. I don’t expect much from them this year and have some mature plants in the ground from the last two years. They need to be awakened once the snow melts.

Good morning. Well my dahlia orders (well 2 out of 3) have arrived and I may start potting some up today. Firstly I’m going to see one of my gardening friends for coffee. I hope you have a good day ahead 🤞☀️🌱 My obsession with lupins and even their foliage continues 🙄🤣

Rise & Shine 🙏🏼: St Patrick’s Breastplate - Prayer for Protection ☘️🛡️ twitter.com/i/spaces/1MJgN…

@ninaslostnfound Good night, my friend! Sweet dreams 😴

"Look at everything always as though you were seeing it either for the first or last time. Thus is your time on earth filled with glory." - Betty Smith, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 📷 Shawn Marshall: 'Leslie's Bench'

@OldHollowTree Put another log on the fire 🔥

Gonna be another cold one.

@TheLibellule God bless you as well! 🙏✝️🙏 Sweet dreams 😴

@Di58dri God bless you. Good night. ✨️✝️✨️ 😄

Trente-six soleils se sont couchés Sur ce chemin de vérité Merci Seigneur pour ta bonté Et ce repos étoilé ✨️ ✨️ ✨️. ✨️ ✨️ Bonne nuit ✨️ ✨️

@TheLibellule That sounds wonderful-but I don’t speak French, lol

@Di58dri Que Dieu vous bénisse. Bonne nuit. ✨️✝️

@TheLibellule 🤣 whoops! I thought you were 36 years old today! Silly 🤪 me!

@Di58dri 36th day of Lent. ✝️🕯💜🌿 🙏🤗

@MyBTGFamily Yes! My children loved the growth cycle! 🌱

@Di58dri One of the best things is having a child plant seeds and then watching them break through the soil

My babies are growing 🌱 ❤️

@tOSUrox I have 3 varieties of tomatoes

@Di58dri what good is all that ...and zero tomatoes.......huh

@ninaslostnfound 🦋

@Di58dri Yay. Thank you. 🙏😘

Could someone please fasten a rose in my sash?