It’s Still a New Year

If I wrote this post a month ago, my post would have started with "Happy New Year!" In the chronic illness community, are we too far into the year to still say that? Since the excess of celebrations and activities during the holiday season often set us back (physically, mentally, or emotionally), our "New Year" … Continue reading It’s Still a New Year

My Lyme Disease Remission Protocol

My last post explained how I knew I was in remission from Lyme disease and bartonella. Here are more details on my protocol from my LLMD (Lyme Literate Medical Doctor) that put me into remission. I’ve had Chronic Lyme, Bartonella, & Babesia since 2004 and have had other periods of remission too. It was such … Continue reading My Lyme Disease Remission Protocol

Remission from Lyme Disease and Co-Infections!

When you have chronic #lymedisease or co-infections for a long period of time, the thought of being well doesn't often cross your mind. However, when I had my appointment with my Lyme Literate doctor (LLMD) in early July, I told her that I was feeling well, almost like "normal", before I had #lyme and #bartonella. … Continue reading Remission from Lyme Disease and Co-Infections!

Wordless Wednesday

The weekly ritual of a Chronic Lyme patient

Tug of War With God on Continued Suffering

It's finally a beautiful day here in Pennsylvania, sunny and 80 degrees, which is a nice reprieve from the last week of blistering 95-98 degrees with high humidity. Weather where you wilt in 60 seconds. So, I decided to camp out on our deck to write my next post for Hope Through Chronic Illness. To … Continue reading Tug of War With God on Continued Suffering

January Can Be Hard

For many, January is a hard month… When many are making New Year's Resolutions, going back to work or school, cleaning and organizing their homes, some of us are fighting to get through the day. Especially those who struggle with depression, anxiety, Lyme disease, unexplained chronic pain, or chronic illness. Is January a difficult month … Continue reading January Can Be Hard

Keep Inviting Me

A new post: Keep Inviting Me

The Resurrection Series, Part II: Holy Week–Celebration, Crucifixion, and Silence

NOTE: I planned on posting this during Holy Week, but I was ill most of that week, so I'm posting it now, after Easter. The third part in this series will be posted next week. "Nearly all the people in the crowd threw their garments down on the road, giving him [Jesus] a royal welcome. … Continue reading The Resurrection Series, Part II: Holy Week–Celebration, Crucifixion, and Silence

Living an “Upside Down” Life

It was one of those rare summer days. The sky was clear blue with a few clouds. There was low humidity, with a nice breeze. A perfect day to be outside! But I missed most of it. I didn't wake up till almost 2 p.m. due to a night of tossing and turning, then reading, … Continue reading Living an “Upside Down” Life

Welcome back…to the readers, not the disease

If you are a subscriber of my blog, thank you and welcome back! If you are new, thanks for stopping by! I hope all of you return. The purpose of my blog is primarily to give people hope as they live daily with a chronic illness or with chronic pain. I live with three chronic … Continue reading Welcome back…to the readers, not the disease