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How do I see my Illness?

2011/12/21 Ankylosing Spondylitis, Arthritis Information, Autoimmune Diseases & Syndromes, Chronic Illness, Creativity, Fibromyalgia, Health, Holidays & Socials, Internet, Lupus, MLWT, Oregon, Pain management, Personal Stories, Scleroderma, Self-Care, Social Support, Stress Mgmt, Vancouver No comments

I missed the deadline for the PFAM this month, but Leslie has graciously allowed us to submit late and here is mine. I offer both in-person and online Discovery Sessions that focus on wellness –......

Irish Blessings to you all~

2011/03/16 Autoimmune Diseases & Syndromes, Chronic Illness, Holidays & Socials, Lupus, Oregon, Resources, Washington No comments

I love proverbs~ especially the cut-to-the-chase Irish variety. I sat and read several on the Irish Abroad website, which is where I always seem to end up for anything Irish, while planning......

Holding onto the little things to fuel our tomorrows

2010/12/27 Autoimmune Diseases & Syndromes, Coping, Holidays & Socials, Lupus, MLWT, Oregon, Personal Stories, Social Support, Stress Mgmt, Washington No comments

As I begin to close my 2010 and prepare for a new one, I look back over the tumultuous last three months with a heavy heart. In fact, I went through pictures from holiday seasons past this year......

Moving away from stuffing feelings and more towards stocking stuffers

2010/12/06 Chronic Illness, Coping, Fibromyalgia, Holidays & Socials, Internet, Lupus, Oregon, Personal Stories, Self-Care, Shopping, Social Support, Treatment Approaches and Perspectives, Washington No comments

Every now and then, I will come across something that is so simple yet so powerful that it astounds me. It is easy to get carried away and overwhelmed with the holiday season. It seems like e......

Season of “Family”

2010/11/24 Chronic Illness, Creativity, Holidays & Socials, Internet, Lupus, Oregon, Personal Stories, Relationship-focused, Social Support, Washington No comments

The month of November officially begins, what I call, my “Season of Family.” Besides the usual holiday hooplah and the mounting stress that accompanies it all, this is the time when ......

Happy Halloween!

2010/10/31 Chronic Illness, Coping, Holidays & Socials, Nutrition and Gardening, Oregon, Self-Care, Treatment Approaches and Perspectives, Washington No comments

The minute I saw him incubating in the garden, I knew I had to bring him to life. What I didn’t know is that this little guy was harboring his own secret…just like me. What began a......

Birds of a feather~Do we flock together?

2010/09/03 Advocacy, Challenge and Opportunity, Chronic Illness, Community, Events, Holidays & Socials, MLWT, Oregon, Relationship-focused, Self-Care, Social Support, Treatment Approaches and Perspectives, Washington No comments

Ah, Fall. My favorite time of year. One would think that, living in Oregon, having a respite from gray, rainy weather would be something I would want to hold onto as long as possible. The t......

Local Arthritis Events to Join in on!

2010/04/24 Advocacy, Arthritis Information, Community, Holidays & Socials, Local Resources, Oregon, Social Support, Washington No comments

I want to mention a couple of great things going on through the PNW Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation and our own local branch here in Oregon~ There will be a free Public Education Seminar off......

It’s that time of year again!

2010/04/04 Chronic Illness, Holidays & Socials, Humor, Internet, MLWT, Oregon, Social Support, Washington 2 comments

I’m sneaking in a greeting to all of you this Spring celebration of faith and renewal~ I want to share this precious card I received from my friend, Linda. of her sweet companion, Dagny.......