I agree with Susanne that if you enjoy what you are doing, it will distract a little from the pain. I do gardening. It is something that I really love. When I tend to my plants, it seems, time flies so fast. But, with my recent lung problems, the shortened version of gardening has even become more shortened.

It was only 2 years ago, when I can do beadings. I make necklaces, earrings, bracelets with beads. It was a hobby and and it was a good gift to friends because you can customized the accessories to their personalities. A few of my works were featured in one of the craft magazines in our country. But, even that, I could not do because of the osteoarthritis in my fingers.

I need to adjust to the changes in my body.