“Were you able to get through it without crying?” I had just shared with my best friend that I told my Sunday Life Group February
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Are Chronic Illness and Wellness Mutually Exclusive?
Are chronic illness and wellness mutually exclusive? At first glance they appear to be complete opposites, don’t they? After all, who can be ill and
Daffodils and Fibromyalgia: Lessons from Spring’s Early Bloomer
How are you feeling today? my husband asked. Well, I haven’t cried today, so that’s an improvement, right? It had been a rough several days. As
Prioritizing Self-Care “Projects”: 4 Questions To Ask Ourselves
My hubby and I went to a Home and Garden show yesterday. We were a little disappointed because it wasn’t exactly what we expected, but
Learning To Thrive In Spite Of The Fibro “Storm”: My Top 3 Tips
We’re getting snow today….or maybe a mix of sleet, rain and snow…. We’re hearing three different things from three different news outlets. We definitely have
Measuring Progress With Fibromyalgia
Every year, at the end of the year, I sit down and spend a little time taking stock of the year I just finished. I
Lessons From The Snowstorm: 4 Lessons On Living With Chronic Illness
When we got up around 6:00 Sunday morning the snow had just started coming down. There was just a light dusting on the ground, and
A Matter of Perspective: Changing The Way We Think About Our Chronic Illness
I have a dear friend whose grandson is exceptionally bright and observant. Whenever we see each other, I look forward to her “Colton Stories.”
Rainbows In The Storm: Finding Good In Difficult Times
Three pairs of feet came through the front door and our usually-peaceful home erupted in chaos. We felt as though rather than escaping the looming
Strength Through Struggle: Learning To Thrive In “Rocky Soil”
One day as I was watching a movie, one of the characters made the statement that the best wine came from grapes grown in rocky soil.
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[Wellness Wednesday] 4 Steps to Easier Meal Planning
Welcome back to Wellness Wednesday! Today we’re going to talk a little about one of the dimensions we most often think of when we
What Are You Inviting Into Your Life?
Meet Gus-Gus. He’s the latest member of our backyard “zoo.” Isn’t he adorable? He just showed up one day last week and has since made
June Link Up With Sheryl From A Chronic Voice
It’s time for June’s Link Up with the fabulous Sheryl at A Chronic Voice. She always provides thought-provoking prompts for our link ups, and this
6 Tips To Make Gardening Easier When You Have A Chronic Illness
Eight or nine years ago, my uncle gave me my very first tomato plant — and some horse manure to go along with it. Little
May Link-Up With Sheryl From A Chronic Voice
Wow, where has another month gone???!!! I just can’t believe May is almost over. I’ve missed the last two months’ link-ups with Sheryl because I
For The Love of Food: Foods That May Be Helpful For Fibromyalgia
I love to eat. How about you? I know…. Most people probably wouldn’t be advertising that fact. In our society, food has really gotten a
Let It Go: Getting Past The Guilt When Pain Stops You
“You’re a warrior Baby.” My eyes filled with tears once again as my husband said this to me. I sure didn’t feel like a warrior;
Mindfulness Monday Week 4
WEEK FOUR Welcome back to Mindfulness Monday! Although this is Week Four of updates, it’s only Week Three in the book that I’m using for
Mindfulness Monday Week 3
WEEK THREE Welcome back to Mindfulness Monday! If you’ve been following my mindfulness journey so far, you know that I’m using the book Mindfulness – An
Why Doesn’t God Heal Me? Finding Purpose In The Pain
Why doesn’t God heal me? Actually, I had never even asked that question until an unfortunate Facebook post made me start thinking about it.