• Thrive – Switchfoot

    Let’s be honest – if you have a chronic sickness, this song is how you probably feel most of the time. There’s power in being able to admit “I’m not alright”. Click Here – Video: Thrive by Switchfoot Lyrics: Been fighting things that I can’t see it Like voices coming from the inside of me Read more

  • I Hate Losing

    “I hate losing even more than I like winning. And there’s a difference.” Billy Beane Moneyball There IS a difference! I’ve been seeing a naturopath who has slowly been getting me out of bed and able to do a little here and there. The last few days have been very noticeable. It’s exciting. It’s encouraging. Read more

  • Are You Not Feeling Well?

    A few days ago, someone asked me “are you not feeling well?” My response was bitter and critical – and I haven’t stopped thinking about it. This is not an uncommon question – but sometimes it catches me off guard and I’m pretty sure my response can be a little curt. It is not their Read more

  • The Teeter Totter

    Yesterday was a decent day, in spite of the overwhelming chaos – maybe it was just the adrenaline, I don’t know, but I was up a good portion of the day and I wasn’t in horrible pain, so I’ll call that a win. Today I woke up with lots of pain, extreme fatigue and just Read more

  • 20 Seconds of Insane Courage

    “You know, sometimes all you need is twenty seconds of insane courage. Just literally twenty seconds of just embarrassing bravery. And I promise you, something great will come of it.” Benjamin Mee, We Bought a Zoo I’m stepping out in faith right now trusting that God will move mountains in my community. This wildfire is Read more

  • Drowning

    This represents so clearly how many Lyme patients feel when they are dismissed by doctor after doctor after doctor. I don’t know the exact number of doctors I’ve seen over the years but it’s well over 30…maybe 40 or 50. Many have told me that I’m not sick because my labs are normal. It took Read more