Bad news. No gigs for me anymore!

I have rheumatism for a few years now.
The last X-rays show much wear on my back.
And the joints in my hands are pretty inflamed.
I can't stand for a long time so I have to give up my gigs.
Too bad but there is not much to do about it.
Maybe I stop face painting at all and find myself a new hobby.
I also love to do scrapbooking.

Greetings

Oh, Anita, I'm so sorry! You are such an amazing artist & I'm sure you will succeed at any art form you do! I'm praying for you!

Oh Anita, how sad! That's hard to get such a message.

oh no! that's so sad to hear!

I am so sad to hear that!! I have problems with my wrists and my elbows have been hurting a lot lately... I can't imagine having to give up painting all together, what a bummer!! I hope you stay with us though and continue to paint yourself I always enjoy seeing your designs

Thanks guys!
I still remain face painting on small birthday parties.
(as long as my hands allow to do that!)
It's hard for me to quit face painting.

@ Suzy, I have walked too long with pain and this is the result.
Take care of your health.

I'm so sorry to hear this Anita! I'm glad you can still do small parties or just painting for pleasure, even if you have to give up your gigs. Take care of yourself - you need your hands for lots more than painting!

Oh, that makes me so sad to hear. I hope you are able to continue to do small parties and such and paint on yourself.

Anita, I am sorry to hear that, I really enjoy your designs and videos. Please take care of yourself. Whatever you decide your new hobby is I know you'll rock it and please share it with us.
Suzy, please go to the doctor and take care.

Anita, sorry to hear that...ur work is great! I hope u can still do small parties and challenges on here, as ur work is always great to look at.
Take care!

Oh Anita (((hugs))). I'm so sorry! You are such a talented artist. Thank you for sharing your talent with the world. I'm happy you will be able to paint at your lesiure, instead of having to give it up completly.
PS I was an avid scrapbooker before I discovered FP. I still love it, but don't do it as much as I'd like. I think you'll love it too. You can scrapbook all your works of art!

Anita I feel for you so much. I want to send you ((((loving hugs)))). Where one door closes another opens to another incredible journey. Whatever you chose to do you will find great enjoyment. Please stay in touch with us here.

Oh Anita, I'm sorry to hear this also. Love your work. Please take care of yourself.

So sorry to hear!!! Big hugs from me!!

Thats so sad Anita, please keep us up to date on what your doing. Hugs and take care of yourself.

While I don't know you well, I am sympathetic, though not in the same boat. I hope you are able to enjoy things still a bit and who know what other fun avenues may open for you! *hugs and gentle healing*

Anita, Thank you so much for giving us a piece of yourself through your awesome designs. I know for myself, I have always looked forward to seeing what you would do next. I wish you only good things and am prayerful that this too shall pass and that you will be restored to do what it is you love most. For now just focus on healing yourself body and spirit, and whatever other endeavors you decide to seek out....I know you will be great at it.

True Creativity never goes away but will transform itself again and again.

My thoughts are with you and again Thank you for sharing yourself with us.

Tamara

I am very sorry to hear this. Wish you all the best. Hope you will still be in here from time to time?

anita! White tiger and challenge us all, your style...PO_lEEEZE, don't give up,maybe no parties but , your art....

I am selfish, poleaese , anita, continue your art

((HUGS))

Thank you all for your kind words.
I appreciate that.
I'm not immediately going to stop facepainting!!!
That is too hard for me!!
I would still going to do small birthday parties.
I will keep on watching you all on the forum and show a disign from time to time!!!

Anita, you are in my prayers, I am so sorry to hear this. You are so talented. Take care.

So sorry to hear about your situation. Sadly I can relate with the situation where your mind and heart say yes, I want to do something but your body just won't cooperate

I hope you feel better and continue to paint as much as you can

Take care!

Oh no! I'm so sorry to hear that Anita! I still remember how you tagged me in one of the challenge threads like my third day on the forum! I was so nervous, but so glad at the same time that I was being included in forum activities so quickly and readily! One of my now most popular designs came out of that challenge, and I'll always have you to thank for it! Please keep us posted!

So sorry to hear this. Take care. Enjoy exploring new art and craft areas