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.
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.
I choose to be happy despite the cross of chronic illness. In fact, I have found I can be joyful because of my chronic illness!!
I need time to have fun again, to block out all the "have too's" and spend blocks of time feeling free to focus on unimportant things, trivial things, moments of not worrying about commitments, life stresses etc.
“Why me” can become “why not me”. Sickness is a part of life. Accepting it as your new reality, can help change your disabled world into an abled world.
Sometimes, all I need is a glimmer of hope in the form of mini miracles.Living with a chronic disease reminds me of some of my previous plane trips. I’d start off full of nervous anticipation, with a little fear of what lay ahead once on board. There were some smooth passages, and then all of … Continue reading Don’t Miss the Mini Miracles and Unexpected Gifts in Your Life.
I'm so excited that my podcast, "Medical Musings with Sam," has reached over 4000 plays.This is a huge achievement for a small podcast with a unique genre. I'm also apparently in the top 10% of podcasts globally, according to Listen Score. I can not thank my listeners enough. You are all amazing, and I am … Continue reading Wow! I’ve Reached an Amazing Podcast Milestone.
My beautiful friend has organised a "virtual" Australian book launch by purchasing 20 of my books to re sell at a special price of $35, including postage to anywhere in Australia. But wait...there's more (as they say) I have signed all 20 books and each signed copy also has a special message from me. If … Continue reading Don’t Miss Out on Our Exclusive “Signed, with a Special Message from Sam” Book Sale
It’s just over a year since my book launched. Wow, time flies doesn’t it! “My Medical Musings, A Story of Love, Laughter, Faith and Hope, Living With A Rare Disease“, is both bitter-sweet for me. Without the horrors of my health, I wouldn’t be celebrating the excitement of my new writing career. Birthday Book Giveaway July … Continue reading Celebrating My Birthday, My Book, and A Blessed Life.
Life is short. It's precious, and it's fragile while being incredibly resilient and strong. My home is my safe place, and I'm convinced because I love it, and I love my husband, it's the place that helps me heal in a way I never do in hospital.
My Medical Musings 