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…

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…

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…

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 -…

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,…

"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…

I've been sitting here trying to figure out something clever to say for my first blog post and I finally decided I'd just start with - "This is my blog". My husband encouraged me to start this for 2 reasons: 1.)  To create a record of my illness journey 2.)  To share with others our…