I am given recommendations every day by well meaning people who can't understand why I'm still sick. I appreciate their love and care, but it can feel like they think this complex disease is easier to treat than it actually is. If you haven't been in the trenches (or lengthy discussions) with someone who has…
I sat across the room from the doctor explaining to her that I had been through the ringer trying to find someone, anyone, in the medical industry who would help me manage whatever it was going on with my body. I had been to a lot of doctors over the years and the only thing…
If it hadn't been for a series of events that created a little chaos, I wouldn't have met her. Yet not only did we meet, God created an opportunity for me to share my story and give her hope. We arrived early for our flight and it's a good thing we did. We took our…
Both a tradition and a goal, ringing the bell at Biologix represents that a patient has achieved a personal state of wellness. Today, I got to witness this beautiful ceremony as Daniel rung the bell. He isn't 100% yet, but he says he is close enough that he expects to be there in the near…
As this week comes to a close, I find myself a little emotional. It's not just my last day, it's the last day Biologix will be open here in Wichita. They are moving the center to Tennessee. This is a great move for the clinic and patients. They will be able to offer additional therapies…
When my kids were little and we were traveling, I would sing this song: We're almost there We're almost there Just around the bend And we'll be there again The girls at Biologix make friendship bracelets for the patients - they tag them with inspirational quotes to help keep us encouraged. This one in particular…
One of the young patients at Biologix shared her encouragement with us today, writing uplifting words and phrases in chalk at every entrance. Her journey hasn't been easy, but she pushes on and brings us along with her. If you are struggling with hope, let her words pour over you and give you the strength…
Or rather, back in Kansas again! I am at Biologix in Wichita for another week of treatment. There are a lot of mixed emotions this trip. For one, the center is moving to Tennessee and this is the last week they'll be open in Wichita. This is a good move for the center as well…
Who Are You? Chronic sickness steals so much of what we do that we can feel like we lose who we are. Who am I if I can’t work? Who am I if I can’t clean my house or drive myself to the store? Who am I if I can’t hike or kayak or play…
Cast away is one of my favorite movies and even though there is an obvious connection to sickness leaving me stranded on an island in the middle of nowhere with power over nothing, it still moves me to stay alive, keep breathing, against all hope and logic. I don't want to die - but sometimes…
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