I originally wrote this last year, but thought I’d share it again. It’s the season of parties and family gatherings, and the time of year
Tag: perspective
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.”
Football, Food, and Fibromyalgia: Finding Joy In The Simple Things
So yesterday was the official start of football season in our house. I think it technically started last Thursday, but we only watch the games
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.
[Wellness Wednesday] Do You Have A Wellness Focus Or An Illness Focus?
It’s Wednesday again, so you know what that means…. It’s time to talk about wellness! In the post What Is Wellness? I asked the question,
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
Tell Your Story: The Benefits of Sharing
Outwit. Outplay. Outlast. Do you recognize that mantra? If you do, you’re probably a Survivor fan like me. **SPOILER ALERT** If you are a
Keeping the Holidays Happy – Tips for Dealing With Difficult People
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year….” That song just keeps going through my head as I type this. For me, this IS the
Learning To Appreciate The Little Things When You Live With Chronic Illness
I just love it when a chore turns into a mini-adventure! I needed to pick up some apples to make an apple crisp yesterday, and
Inching My Way Out of My Comfort Zone
On an August day five years ago, I was sitting in front of my computer at 3:00 in the morning, looking for hospitals. We had
Strength Through Struggle
The other week I was watching a movie and one of the characters made the statement that the best wine came from grapes grown in
Don’t Let Chronic Illness Steal Your Dream
I love competition shows. Top Chef, Survivor, Spartan, Next Food Network Star….the list goes on…. My husband says it’s my competitive nature, but I think
Finding Joy in the Small Things
Our first asparagus spears poking up through the dirt The obnoxiously loud, insistent chirp that lets us know a Pileated Woodpecker has graced us with
A Reflection of My Former Life
I recently attended the funeral of lady who was beautiful inside and out. The one thing I kept hearing over and over was, “She lived
A Matter of Perspective
I have a dear friend whose grandson is exceptionally bright and observant. Whenever we see each other, I look forward to her “Colton Stories.” The