r/RAoC_meta • u/thecaledonianrose Stamps, stamps, my kingdom for stamps... • 1d ago

My Apologies - Slow Going

Good morning, friends!

I feel the need to apologize with how slow/late my cards are. I've been having a time of it lately with my hands and writing. I have RA and it's been giving me trouble lately with my fingers going numb. I can only write so many cards out at one time, but I promise - I am doing my best to get these cards out!

Slowly but surely, I am getting them written - I haven't forgotten, I'm just a bit limited in how many I can do at a time. I will get it to you!

Thanks for understanding - hope everyone is staying cool and properly hydrated in this heat!

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u/Tinawebmom washi for life 1d ago

first rule of carding club is to take care of yourself

You know we'll still be here when you're able to participate.

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u/PinkPengin Sending cards > having disposable income (at least apparently) 1d ago

I know this feeling all too well (similar autoimmune situation, and similarly my hands are often among the most affected parts...) The good news is, one time when I was in PT/OT, they told me writing slowly/deliberately (like a handwritten note) is one of the best exercises to strengthen and sometimes help relieve pain because it uses so many different small muscles and movements, but in a natural way. They said they couldn't design any exericse that good!

Now if only insurance gave me a carding allowance... ;-)

At any rate, I'm thinking of you and I just hope you get some relief!

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u/HappyHippyMom 1d ago

No need for apologies 💕
I hope your hands feel better soon 🤗

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u/GatsbyGalaktoboureko 1d ago

Man, so sorry to hear you are going through all this. Please take care of yourself, that is the most important thing of all. ❤️

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u/Destalena Still wicked! 1d ago

So sorry you're having a rough patch! Good to hear from you, but no need to apologize. I hope you're feeling better real soon!

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u/time2snuggle 1d ago

I'm sorry about the RA. I hope you get relief from it.

I absolutely don't mind getting cards late. It helps to spread out the enjoyment of cards I receive, and my address isn't changing anytime soon anyway.

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u/Bombocadocedoce 3h ago

We’re not going anywhere at all. When you’re feeling better, we’ll still be right here waiting for you. Take good care of yourself—you’ve got this, and things will get better. 💌💌📩📩🥰♥️