Yep, that's right - I can now officially say it. After 8 years of being sick, and knowing for the last few months that I do have it, I finally have a document that has the words "POSITIVE" on it as formal proof that I have it. Is it really that important? Well - yes…
Lyme Disease: Did You Know?
Lyme disease is the fast growing vector-borne, infectious disease in the United States. Surprised? Many people I talk to have heard of lyme disease but really don't know anything about it. So how is it possible that it is having such an enormous impact on the health of our country? Here are some other facts…
Laughter is the best medicine. (Or is it?)
As a Christmas gift, our kids gave us tickets to see Jeff Dunham in concert. The show was this last weekend and I have a hard time traveling lately so I was sort of dreading the 2 hour drive to Sac. A few norco’s, a good nap, and a charming driver/date made the trip well…
Friendship is good for the soul
Today I was visited by a very sweet friend who made me feel a little bit normal for a little while. I never forget the pain and numbness, but somehow, there are times when things feel a little more normal than others. That was my time with her. She made me laugh so much -…
Mayday Protest
On May 22 and 23, Lyme disease supporters will be protesting in front of the IDSA (Infectious Disease Society of America) building in Arlington, VA in an effort to raise awareness about chronic lyme disease and fight for those suffering with the disease to gain critical medical attention they need. (For more information on the…
Angels and Herxing
"To them it was revealed that, not to themselves, but to us they were ministering the things which now have been reported to you through those who have preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven—things which angels desire to look into." 1 Peter 1:12 Angels are among us. I feel…
Strength, Peace, Love and Joy
I have had some rough days (and especially nights) lately with intense pain throughout my entire body and muscle weakness that has made it difficult to walk at times. The last 2 days have been “not horrible”, which is a huge blessing but I tend to push through what pain I do have to get…
Sufficient for Today
James Dean said: "Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today". I love this because it is a reminder to me that whatever is going on in my life, I need to hope for the future, but live for the blessings of today. If you've been to my house Christmas morning,…
Listen
"If you listen long enough, the patient will give you the answer." Sir William Osler Have you ever said (or heard) the words: "I told you several times, but you did not listen"? There is a distinct difference between hearing - and listening. To hear something is to perceive sound - your brain acknowledges the…
Do Not Be Discouraged
Thomas Edison and his associated worked on 3,000 different theories using at least 10,000 different types of material to develop an efficient incandescent lamp (which heats a thin strip of material - called a filament - until it gets hot enough to glow). He stumbled across an idea one day and began testing carbonized filaments…
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