Last year, I had 3 good weeks in December. We don't know why. No new meds. No new routines. Just 3 good weeks of shopping, decorating, and enjoying my family. On December 25, things changed. We had a severe flu running through the house and I caught it. We all hate the flu and this…
Rules & Limits
Those of us with chronic Lyme & other tick borne diseases have a lot of cellular damage and nutritional deficiencies. There are a number of rules important for us to follow so that our bodies are able to become nourished and heal. Most of these rules are pretty clear cut - no alcohol, no smoking, diet…
When Life Gives You Lyme…
My artist daughter was working on a drawing when she accidentally spilled a little coffee on the paper. She quickly got up and grabbed a tissue to sop up the wetness. I felt bad for her, until she looked at the picture and simply said "texture". It's the old lemonade adage lived out in art.…
Enjoy The Moment
I am a very active person. I love to hike and kayak - and I love doing all things crazy with my husband and kids. Of course, life has changed over the years. 10 years ago, when I was first hit by this disease, I had to learn manage my energy and pain so that…
Why Do I Blog?
My cousin friend shared her heart with me last night about the difficulties of reading my posts because it's hard to read, to know, what I live thru. Her words of love and compassion hit me so deeply and made me think about the people who read my blog. I've never given any thought to…
Update: my oh my
I am almost done with my 3rd week of this intense protocol. 3 antibiotics via IV (rocephin, cubicin, minocycline) 5-7 hours a day/5 days a week. It's been rough. The first few days of each week are pretty intense. Lots of pain, numbness, digestive trauma, muscle weakness, drowsiness, dizziness - and just a general…
Bitterness
Today's motto:"You either get better or you get bitter." (Photo Shares by Purple Clover) "Indeed it was for my own peace That I had great bitterness; But You have lovingly delivered my soul from the pit of corruption, For You have cast all my sins behind Your back." Isaiah 38:17 There are many days that…
Lyme is Different for Each Individual
Disclaimer: This post is not intended to make anyone feel bad or to criticize anyone for saying things about my illness. My hope is to educate those who done have Lyme a little about the differences in Lyme patients. If I offend you, I'm sorry. And this is not directed at anyone specifically - again,…
The Woman I’ve Become
My life has not taken the path society deems "normal". I did a lot of stupid things when I was young - more so than most. I became a mom at 21 without a partner. When my little girl came along I grew up and got serious about life. I worked...a lot...and hard. I entered…
Hold Your Peace
And Moses said to the people, "Do not be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which He will accomplish for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall see again no more forever. "The LORD will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace." Exodus 14-13-14 ________________________…
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