My daughter is 13 and also has arthritis. I'm so amazed with you!! Thank you so much for sharing and showing that this disease shouldn't stop you from doing the things you love. She loves basketball and she's also a swimmer. This is just another lesson in pushing forward! Keep dancing!
@mittlemouse Thanks, Jesse, for always inspiring me to smile on and off the dance floor, I'm so glad you enjoyed the movie and thanks for letting me include footage of you from the New Orleans restaurant in Seattle~
This is cool! I have arthritis (mild) and my best friend has severe rheumatoid arthritis. I find swing dance helps me keep my joints moving and once I know my limits (re. aerials especially) I can fully enjoy it as a form of exercise. My friend doesn't dance but she does the best she can. her main fear is she won't be able to pick up and play with her children when she has them. But she doesn't complain and she lives her life to the full. Just like you :)
@pihjin I'm so glad to hear dancing helps you, I was hoping to find others who also have arthritis and dance despite it! I understand your friend's fear regarding picking up her children, at some point you do have to prioritize your activities. I'm glad to hear she lives life to the full as well, it's great to hear other peoples' experiences and perspectives. Thanks again for the support!!
@dcneima: SO glad to hear it, yes, just get out there and dance!
@SummerSolsticeGirl: I hope to never give it up! The joints are ok these days, I get random flare-ups in my hands and toes but am very fortunate that I can still dance once or twice a week :-)
@SteveMohns: Absolutely, and with the proper technique it rarely hurts so no worries!
@realcherylcrow as someone who has been in pain since the age of 11, I can very much relate to you. Swing dancing brings me much joy and I will never give it up no matter how much in pain I am :)
All the best and hope that perhaps one day we'll run into each other on some dance floor!
This video is awesome, hilarious, and moving. Thanks so much for sharing! I hope I get to see you on the dance floor someday! (looks like we were both at Frankie 95!)
beautiful! May God bless you in all your future goals!
twinkle3787 1 year ago
Wow, moving and inspiring! Thank you so much for sharing your story!
dgenge66 1 year ago
My daughter is 13 and also has arthritis. I'm so amazed with you!! Thank you so much for sharing and showing that this disease shouldn't stop you from doing the things you love. She loves basketball and she's also a swimmer. This is just another lesson in pushing forward! Keep dancing!
77annette77 1 year ago
I love love love it, Cher. :)
physikerin 1 year ago
@physikerin :-) :-) :-)
realcherylcrow 1 year ago
Wonderful, Cheryl. You've done a great job, and a great service. Yes, dancing is indeed both a physical and mental "therapy." Keep it up! Jesse
mittlemouse 1 year ago
@mittlemouse Thanks, Jesse, for always inspiring me to smile on and off the dance floor, I'm so glad you enjoyed the movie and thanks for letting me include footage of you from the New Orleans restaurant in Seattle~
realcherylcrow 1 year ago
This is cool! I have arthritis (mild) and my best friend has severe rheumatoid arthritis. I find swing dance helps me keep my joints moving and once I know my limits (re. aerials especially) I can fully enjoy it as a form of exercise. My friend doesn't dance but she does the best she can. her main fear is she won't be able to pick up and play with her children when she has them. But she doesn't complain and she lives her life to the full. Just like you :)
pihjin 1 year ago
@pihjin I'm so glad to hear dancing helps you, I was hoping to find others who also have arthritis and dance despite it! I understand your friend's fear regarding picking up her children, at some point you do have to prioritize your activities. I'm glad to hear she lives life to the full as well, it's great to hear other peoples' experiences and perspectives. Thanks again for the support!!
realcherylcrow 1 year ago
@pihjin oh hey! I didn't know that. Wish I had know when you were here so we could have shared stories :)
SummerSolsticeGirl 1 year ago
Nicely done. I hope to share a dance with you some day, and one that hurts only just enough to make one fully appreciate it.
SteveMohns 1 year ago
Great Video. Never give up dancing! (and hope you are not in too much pain)
SummerSolsticeGirl 1 year ago
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SummerSolsticeGirl 1 year ago
Great Video! Inspiring to watch, I want to go out dancing now.
dcneima 1 year ago
@dcneima: SO glad to hear it, yes, just get out there and dance!
@SummerSolsticeGirl: I hope to never give it up! The joints are ok these days, I get random flare-ups in my hands and toes but am very fortunate that I can still dance once or twice a week :-)
@SteveMohns: Absolutely, and with the proper technique it rarely hurts so no worries!
realcherylcrow 1 year ago
@realcherylcrow as someone who has been in pain since the age of 11, I can very much relate to you. Swing dancing brings me much joy and I will never give it up no matter how much in pain I am :)
All the best and hope that perhaps one day we'll run into each other on some dance floor!
A one and a two and you know what to do... :)
SummerSolsticeGirl 1 year ago
This video is awesome, hilarious, and moving. Thanks so much for sharing! I hope I get to see you on the dance floor someday! (looks like we were both at Frankie 95!)
MQAvatar2k 1 year ago
@MQAvatar2k Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts, it means a lot! If you're ever in Seattle, we should definitely share a dance!
realcherylcrow 1 year ago