Have you ever noticed when you were younger how it really broke your heart if someone did not like you? As a child you can't fathom why? As adults we sometimes struggle with the same situations. We question why we are not popular, why are we not as "like-able" as others, what's wrong with us? … Continue reading Be You
A Different Version of Us – You Don’t Know Everything
When the world feels crazy, I'm lucky to have someone to put me at ease. I'm grateful that someone gets my weird habits, my "Jessica Simpson" moments, and sometimes even the melt downs. At several points in my life, mainly most of my life, I questioned my "love ability". With Ed it's different. I've learned … Continue reading A Different Version of Us – You Don’t Know Everything
My Latest RA Update
A little RA lesson for those that may want to know more about infusion medications and an update on what is going on with my treatment. Biologics and non-biologics! There are plenty out there. They don’t all work well for everyone, although, insurance companies tend to make us try them to fall them in order … Continue reading My Latest RA Update
Pain Pain Go Away… Never Return Please
Many people talk about pain. They describe different types of pain, aches, uncomfortableness, and pure discomfort. I'm noticing, especially since a recent accident in addition to an onset of food poisoning, my pain is constant. It does not let up. There is simply zero relief. As many of my readers know, I deal with chronic … Continue reading Pain Pain Go Away… Never Return Please
We Were Meant To Soar Not Settle
SettlingSometimes we settle for less than we deserve in relationships because of self-esteem issues or insecurities—and sometimes, we don't even realize we're settling. ... In healthy relationships, you'll never feel like you're compromising your values or worth. I’ve done this "settling" thing my entire life. I continue to do this. From food, to furniture, to … Continue reading We Were Meant To Soar Not Settle
Stop Guilting Others…
Pressure, family, friends, events, commitments, planning, it's all too much! Can you relate? Why is it that everyone must plan everything? I used to be a HUGE PLANNER. Then life happened. Now I struggle with planning. Yes, I have Goals, however spontaneity would be wonderful every now and then. Every time someone tells me they … Continue reading Stop Guilting Others…
And Today…
And just like that... Today... Was a better day... Focusing on the now, not the past, not the future. Focusing on the moment, the each minute. Cherishing each person I spoke to. Cherishing prayers answers. Cherishing prayers not answered. Cherishing those that prayed for and with me. Praying for others. Sharing with others. Caring for … Continue reading And Today…
“God is greater than our heart, and he knows everything.”
“God is greater than our heart, and he knows everything.” 1 John 3:20 Do you ever get angry and wonder or say, “when is it my turn?”, “when will I live in peace and be happy?”, “God, why do those who do such wrong get to live such great lives while I suffer?” We are … Continue reading “God is greater than our heart, and he knows everything.”
Round 2 of Round 2 of Rituxan- An Update
By the 4th hour of my Rituxan infusion, I was so tired. I could feel the medication working through my body. Hot and cold, then wanting to crawl out of my skin. I absolutely despise this feeling. This was second round of the second round. Today my regular rheumatologist was not in. I had another … Continue reading Round 2 of Round 2 of Rituxan- An Update
Remember The Good Also
Remember The Good AlsoSometimes when you face adversity, trauma, tragedy, injustice, unfairness, or a rough childhood, simply put, it’s easy to dwell on everything that went wrong. Everything bad that happened to you. It’s easy to be angry. It’s easy to hate the people that caused you pain. Why is it so easy? It’s easy … Continue reading Remember The Good Also