This is what a years worth of treatment looks like. More than 50 IV bags, countless pills, powders, and drips. Is it worth it? Yes. It most definitely is. I remember a year ago when I would wake up in the middle of the night screaming from pain that felt like a knife in my…
TMJ
When we were kids, my brother would ask, "Does your face hurt?" I would answer "no, why?" He would reply "because it's killing me!" I can't stop thinking about that today, because my face actually does hurt. A whole lot! I have had TMJ for years but it has never been more than a minor…
Where Is The Love?
Disclosure: As I started to write this post in my mind, it occurred to me that my words could be taken as offensive to people, so I want to start by stating 2 things:This is not about you. This is something God has convicted ME of doing. So in the words of an old, wise…
Giving Up the Fight
I have been making a lot of decisions lately about the way I structure my life – well, to be honest, God is making those decisions for me and then letting me come to terms with it. And if I’m gonna really lay it all out there – I haven’t always been willing to go…
7 Things NOT to Say to a Lymie
I know that people generally say things out of love and that comments made about lyme disease are not intended to be hurtful, but sometimes words intended in love can bring heartache and make a person feel so alone and misunderstood. I have heard from other lymies that they too have been crushed by similar…
I have Lyme Disease
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…
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