"Shall we, shan't we?" "Do we need that? Should we part with those?" "Will this piece fit? Oh no, it will just look all wrong there!" This conversation has been on a continuum between my husband and I for weeks. Yes, moving house is the reason why we are talking in circles. Moving house and … Continue reading Letting Go ~ Out With The Old, In With The New
One thing no one wants, when you have Chronic Illness, is another diagnosis to add to the ever-growing list. There are times though when a new diagnosis brings a renewed sense of hope, relief and determination to fight on. After spending 8 days in hospital following my recent repeat spinal surgery, I returned home feeling … Continue reading So Now I’m Insufficient….In An Adrenal Kind Of Way!
"Happiness is letting go of what you think your life is supposed to look like, and celebrating it for everything that it is" – Mandy Hale What an insightful quote! There is so much simplicity to it yet it is full of depth and wisdom. When we live with Chronic Illness, it's very easy to … Continue reading Finding A “Peaceful Kind of Happiness” In A Chronic Illness Life.
I can remember as clearly as if it was yesterday, sitting in the dining room of our family home, staring at the plaque on the wall. We'd had it for years and the words always provided me with a sense of comfort and security. Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence … Continue reading Hope Begets Hope
Only 3 months ago I was writing about how "surgery can't come soon enough" We knew even then there was a risk of surgery failing. We knew my bone disease was behaving erratically and had a mind of its own. Despite the risks of surgery failure we just didn't have a choice. We had to … Continue reading Here We Go Again…..Spinal Surgery Take Two!
Life can hold many wonderful adventures. Travel, work, days out, drives in the countryside, eating at wonderful restaurants and cafes, visits to family and friends. The list is endless. The opportunities to broaden your horizons are plentiful. What If You Are Housebound? What if you can't do any of those things? What if you are … Continue reading Home Sweet Home…My Chronic Illness Sanctuary
There are times in my chronic illness adventure when I'm not sure what my next move should be. Symptoms worsen, test results reveal disease progression and my energy and desire to fight wanes. My medical team is very concerned but also cautious. Intervention can make things worse and every time I have surgery I'm never … Continue reading Chronic Illness Chess – Attack or Surrender
