It’s Been 10 Years
10 Lessons I’ve learned in 10 years of rheumatoid disease. Life was turned upside down but there’s still joy along the way.
December 9, 2019
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The Search for Security
Nothing will strip away our confidence like chronic pain and illness. The things we’ve relied on – money, job, friendships, even self – will prove to not be reliable anchors.
November 17, 2019
Health Updates – Oct 2019
It’s been a while since I’ve shared updates. See how 2019 has been – what a year, what a ride….
October 24, 2019
My First Guest Post is UP!
My first guest post is live! What a fun experience to write a guest post for my new friend, Emily Adams on her travel site, The Planking Traveler.
February 17, 2019
Why Is It Taking So Long?
New to the chronic illness journey and waiting forEVER for that first visit? Here are some tips for waiting well in the meantime.
January 10, 2019
The Undercurrent of Chronic ILLness
Often overlooked, the admin side of sick leaves us tired, frustrated, and even a bit defeated. Here are some things to avoid on the admin side of chronic illness.
January 7, 2019
RA Health Update – June 6, 2018
Today is Wednesday, June 6, 2018, and it’s been two absolutely beautiful days here in East TN! Clear skies, a little breezy in the evening…
June 6, 2018
Health Update – Let the Infusions Begin!
After a while, I guess those things don’t surprise me anymore, and yet, there always seems to be a surprise or two in it. This was the case yesterday.
April 27, 2018
5 Special Skills Every Chrony Must Develop
A chronic journey sort of forces our hand to learn new skills and new ways of doing things. Here’s a slightly different take on 5 skills every Chrony must develop.
April 26, 2018
Being a Good Friend to Someone Who’s Hurting
Many years ago, I got an unfortunate call that one of the students in our church youth group had died unexpectedly. The pastor asked if
April 11, 2018
April is Sjogren’s Awareness Month
There are numerous awareness months and for April, the emphasis is on Sjogren’s Syndrome. After 8 years of living with rheumatoid disease and a few
April 2, 2018
Waiting Well: 5 Secrets to Enduring a Long Diagnosis Process
As difficult as daily life with chronic illness and autoimmunes can be, perhaps the most difficult part of the journey is figuring out what the
March 18, 2018
