"Everyone fails at who they’re supposed to be. The measure of a person, a hero, is how well they succeed at who they are.” ~ Frigga (Thor’s mother) Avengers End Game I have an image of who I am supposed to be. It’s largely based on who I used to be, what I used to…
Or the Lyme. I love that so many people have become increasingly aware of Lyme disease and that it’s being plastered all over social media. I am sent recommendations and informative articles about Lyme treatment potentials every day. I think it’s amazing that so much information is available and that so many people are thinking…
It is not uncommon for chronically sick people to feel forgotten. People who are not sick go about living life and while their intentions to check in on the sick are good, life has a way of moving the healthy forward while the sick often get left behind and forgotten. Sometimes it can even seem…
It’s been over a week since I left Biologix. I am continuing to improve - still have a lot going on (pain - lower but there every day, tachycardia, nausea and digestive issues, coughing, shortness of breath, weakness, etc). I’m sleeping - which is huge. And I'm rebuilding strength daily. Every day is hard. Every…
We are on our last travel day heading for home. We are having an awesome time traveling and I continue to feel positive effects of treatment. My mother-in-law recommended Rye Patch Reservoir as a place for us to stay on our way home. She and my father-in-law would stay here for days at a time…
People have certain aspects of life that over time become “the norm”. As kids, we go to school, play with friends, ride bikes, and just have fun. As adults, we go to work, manage our homes, help our kids with schoolwork and hopefully find time and energy to have a little fun too. Chronic pain…
Today is the last day of this visit and I have pretty mixed emotions. I am so missing home - my kids and grands. But the people who have cared so lovingly for me these last 3 weeks will be deeply missed. Of all the people I’ve met here at the Biologix Center (formerly Hansa),…
I recently wrote about Optimistic Realism, being hopeful for good things but honest with yourself about the challenges that currently exist. Being optimistic and having a positive attitude are not the same thing. They can work together, but they are inherently different. Optimism looks to the future for a positive outcome. A positive attitude gives…
Urban Dictionary defines an optimistic realist as “Someone who is able to look at the positive side of life while maintaining a realistic viewpoint. People sometimes confuse my realist outlook for pessimism because I always want to understand the worst case scenario. That doesn’t mean I am resigned to accepting the bad. It means I…
In the Netflix television show The Crown, Queen Elizabeth’s Grandmother is ill and expected to die. The Queen goes to visit her and Queen Mary (the grandmother) says “I’m always happy to see you, and my mood will improve further if you promise me....not to ask me how I am. It’s all anyone ever does…
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