I’m so excited to announce my book is now widely available, across Australia and the globe, and published by ImagineWe Publishers. The book is a collection of my most popular blog posts, with new content included as I share my memoirs. It has been a lifelong dream to write a book and I feel incredibly blessed … Continue reading My Medical Musings…..The Book Is Available Now
My Story
In 2010 I was in my mid 40’s, at the height of my career as an Executive Manager in a major bank. In April of 2010, I was getting ready to take 6 weeks long service leave to spend some quality time with my beautiful husband. We were going on a road trip, through South … Continue reading My Story
6 Ways I Stay Chronically Content Despite Chronic Illness
Whatever your chronic disease or circumstances, don't let your happiness be defined by what has been taken away from you. Think upon the things that make you smile.
Is It Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday….And Does It Really Matter What Day It Is?
Ultimately, it doesn’t matter what day it is.It matters that I make the most of every single day and make the moments within the day count. It matters that I don’t waste time being discontent about my circumstances.
Introducing Guest Blogger, Jade Bald and Her Journey Living with Fibromyalgia, and a High Sensitivity Trait.
Jade Bald is a history alum of Laurentian University and a cat mum. She has written for several health blogs over the years, including Aroga Yoga, Despite Pain, Counting My Spoons, Patients Rising & The Disabled Diva. I'm so pleased to welcome Jade as a Guest Blogger as she shines a light on Fibromyalgia.
Along Came Alzheimers…And A Much Needed Holiday At Home
We need a holiday, but routine and familiarity are important for anyone living with Alzheimers, so going away is not an option.
A Messy Easter
For someone with a body failing at every opportunity, the joy and hope Easter offers is one day I will have a new life in heaven and a new body. Imagine no more sorrow or pain. How beautiful and what amazing grace to receive such a gift. At Christmas, we so easily celebrate the birth … Continue reading A Messy Easter
From Blogger To Author….It Took Resilience and Courage
I didn’t realise how much resilience and courage I would need to publish my memoirs and even just to blog about my chronic illness journey. I knew I wanted to share my story to help others, but to do so really does make you vulnerable.
Palms, Passover, and a Little Bit of Easter Peace
I love Easter as much as Christmas. For me, Easter is more relaxing and more reflective than Christmas…..just what I need at the moment as life continues to throw so many curveballs out way health wise.
Not What I Want To Share …..A Letter to My Loyal Followers
Hi Everyone, This is more a letter than a blog post, and I have been battling whether to share it or not. However, sometimes life is just tougher than we ever expected, and when we keep our burdens and troubles to ourselves, we only increase our stress levels and worsen our circumstances. I'm a giver, … Continue reading Not What I Want To Share …..A Letter to My Loyal Followers
My Latest Podcast Episode…..Pause and Ponder, Divide, and Conquer
Hi Everyone, I know not all my blog followers are podcast fans, but I wanted to share my latest episode with you as it is an extension of my previous blog post, "Pausing to Ponder." In this latest podcast episode, I share my recent complex health update with details not in my blog post.
Pausing to Ponder
I'm catching my breath with a cuppa to pause and ponder. So much has been going on in recent months. New diagnoses, flares of old diagnoses, my husband dealing with his own health battle, including a trip to ER and hospital admission, and the list goes on.