Fall is a favorite time of year for many of my family and friends. While we are surrounded by beautiful pictures of nature,the pain goes us for your chronic illness friends. If there was ever a time to keep us in mind it’s now. The flares increase, and depression goes up. In reality no one likes to be in constant non stop pain. I look forward to spring and summer for selfish reasons. Sitting on the beach in 30 degree weather isn’t ideal. One bright thing about it, I can catch up on all my reading.