Have you ever had a grouping of words strike you so profoundly that you almost need to pull your car over when you hear them? Fortunately, I was pulling into a parking spot when they came over the radio, or I would have done just that. I was listening to…
A Day of Letting Go
Illness requires us to let go of a lot of things. I sometimes think it’s a spiritual quest toward non-attachment. Priorities become clearer as we need to clear our plates to allow for healing. I had to let go of two things today. I have a doctor’s appointment tomorrow where…
Aimee, who inspires you to be chronically resilient?
Aimee Ward is one of our Chronic Resilience contest honorees. She has written a touching essay about the power of those that are closest to us to see past our flaws and know exactly what we need. Take it away Aimee… If I had to pick a person who inspires…
Danica, who inspires you to be chronically resilient?
Danica Moore is the winner of our Chronic Resilience Essay Contest! She has written a beautiful essay about the ability of a child to celebrate all of the wonderfulness that we are. Take it away Danica… Pigtails By: Danica Moore Everyday I wake up and fight a battle that I…
What Not to Do When You’re Sick
There are lots of things to do when you’re coping with an illness: rest, drink green juice, find a good doctor, get support, reduce stress,… The list could go on for days. As important, if not more, are the things you should not do when you’re sick. These are the…
Health Update and Coping with Not Great News
Phillip and I were back for my 3 month checkup yesterday. I completed blood work on Tuesday and felt calm about where I was at. I’ve had some fatigue, but nothing dramatic. Life was moving along as life does so I assumed my kidney was following suit. During my January…