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
Category: Lyme Disease
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!
Gardening, Faith, and Resilience: Hope Amid Chronic Health Struggles
It’s been a while. Things went a bit haywire for my husband and me health-wise, and I have an ongoing issue with my digestive system that has no clear answers right now. On the flip side, we have spent a lot of time with immediate and extended family this summer. Although we are going on … Continue reading Gardening, Faith, and Resilience: Hope Amid Chronic Health Struggles
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 III–Hope in the Resurrection & a Reason to Live
"He is not here; he has risen, just as he said." Matthew 28:6 (NIV) Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?” “Yes, Lord,” she replied, “I believe that you are the … Continue reading The Resurrection Series, Part III–Hope in the Resurrection & a Reason to Live
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
Confusion and Tears
"Record my misery; list my tears on your scroll—are they not in your record? Then my enemies will turn back when I call for help. By this I will know that God is for me." Psalm 56:8-9 (New International Version) "I can't do this anymore! I'm not sleeping and everything's worse when I'm sleep deprived. … Continue reading Confusion and Tears
HOPE through chronic illness 