I have spent the last several years in very poor health, with a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis, and most recently Gastroparesis. In that time, though unable to work or often care for myself I became depressed. But I knew if only I could find something I could DO, a way to contribute something - anything, really - then I could at least make my life more enjoyable regardless of where the disease could take me. One day I recalled how much fun I'd had playing with wire, making window hangings as Christmas gifts several years before. I gathered up my courage, and called my mother in law to ask for her help in learning about, and investing in supplies for making jewelry with wire. And here I am, feeling better about myself plus the benefit of being under a new medication that has since brought my mind and body back to me as well. And maybe I can't hold a 'real world job', but at least I can give myself over to doing something I love. As it turns out, I've surprised both my family and myself at how naturally talented I am - so now comes the harder - but much more fun - part of learning how to get better at it! That is the best medicine of all.; http://www.monkeybirdstudio.etsy.com MonkeyBird Studio