THE 7TH ANNUAL FLIGHT OF THE BUTTERFLIES
Flight of the Butterflies is a lupus awareness campaign sharing stories of the brave lupus warriors. Many don’t understand lupus until they hear the walk of a warrior. Flight of the Butterflies is dedicated to sharing those stories in May for lupus awareness month.
Flight of the Butterfly Dion Langley
I was diagnosed with Lupus back in 2010 and it was very painful at the time because I wasn’t aware of what Lupus was. I spent many days crying and wondering to myself why me? But I prayed and God showed me my purpose through me having Lupus. It’s a testimony for me and being able to share my story to others especially to kids and adults to let them know that having Lupus doesn’t stop me from achieving my dreams. My job as a professional drummer, I have to use my upper body constantly. “If I’ve had a show or just a long studio session, I know I will need a pain pill,” and certain shows can last for a long time depending on the venue.
“Sometimes your body is tired but your mind has to catch up with your body,” To relax my mind, I often takes a hot shower, uses a heating pad and spends 30 minutes listening to music, reading or watching a relaxing movie. I also experiments to find the right position for my specific pain: “I know I can’t lie flat a lot of times because of the pain and sometimes I have to lay in a uncomfortable position at times but people will never understand how my body feels at times.
It took me a while to adjust because I have to take a lot of meds daily and as a child I never been a fan of taking pills. Some days I feel perfect then other days I barely have energy to move and I feel as if I can’t get enough rest but that’s just how my body feels. So when I have days like that all I can do is just relax.
Over the years I’ve been hospitalized on various occasions and the recovery process is draining but I keep pushing because I won’t let this defeat me. I’m blessed to be able to play drums each day and share my gifts to the world.
I have good days and bad days but avoiding stress as much as possible helps both with the pain of lupus and with sleep. In my opinion “You cannot be stressed at all, “Surround yourself with positive people. Avoid people that bring you down. You have to get rest and plenty of it. Also eating properly is a plus.
I’m on record to say I’m praying for a cure and I’m striving each day to educate myself more on this disease. I would like to share my story to the world thru playing drums and hosting clinics in various places to show people that although I have Lupus I’m still able to succeed and this won’t get me down.
Lupus In Color is excited to present Dion Langley’s story to the world. As a Lupus Warrior he/she is actively promoting lupus awareness and wearing the armor of strength in doing so.
Lupus In Color Salutes you Dion Langley . YOU ARE BRAVE, COURAGEOUS, AMAZING and STRONG TO SHARE YOUR STORY.
YOUR BUTTERFLY WINGS ARE FLUTTERING, YOUR CHIN IS UP, YOUR ARMS ARE EXTENDED AND YOUR CHEST IS OUT! FLY ON BUTTERFLY!
FLY ON!
PLEASE SHARE Dion Langley’s FLIGHT ON YOUR WALL AND START HER BUTTERFLY JOURNEY SPREADING LUPUS AWARENESS!
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