OUR FUR FAMILY NEEDS ALL THE GOOD THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS HE CAN GET

February 19, 2024

Our grand-dog has had so many health problems recently and there is the belief it may be caused by periodontal disease and fractured teeth. We almost lost him in December but by miracle he survived and tomorrow he'll be going in to have his teeth removed and the doctor will examine his mouth to see if she sees anything else. I'm so worried he won't survive the procedure. He has been on antibiotic numerous times since December to control the infection so my daughter doesn't have much of a choice right now on whether to address the teeth but it's going to be risky. Praying he'll survive and be a healthy boy again. 



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TO BE GRATEFUL

February 17, 2024

 

Despite my chronic health issues I'm so grateful for so much in my life. I'm grateful that my kids are happy and healthy, enjoying life. I'm grateful I have an awesome husband who always supports me. I'm grateful my grand-dog didn't die this past December and is still holding on and enjoying walks with us. I'm grateful for our beautiful home and the location we live, where we get to see wildlife every single day. 

For a long time, many years, I'd journal anytime I was upset about something or just sad. I recently decided to start a daily gratitude journal. It helps to remind me to stop and reflect every day on what has gone well and how thankful I am for it. It really has helped my mood to bring into awareness all of the things that are good in my life, and there is so much. 

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NEVER ENDING HEALTH CHALLENGES

February 10, 2024


My life was turned upside down in a single night October 2018. I went from having typical health challenges that everyone has as they get closer to 50 to fighting for my life. Multiple doctors from a variety of specialties, numerous SIBO treatments, a trip to Mayo, kidney surgery, and countless other diagnoses later, I am still fighting to be well. There has been a significant change in my mental health recently. I'm tired... really tired. Chronic illnesses take their toll on more than just a person's body. 

I've lost my optimism, my hope for better. Yet I keep going because that's what I do. 

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