I am really excited to introduce you all to my Guest Blogger, Rachel Fearnley. While Rachel doesn't live with a chronic illness herself, she is passionate about raising awareness of what it's like for families who live daily with someone who has a life limiting illness. Rachel is a social worker who has worked with children … Continue reading Guest Blogger, Rachel Fearnley – Ponderings of a Passionate Maverick
Thank you so much to Tasha at Pain Warrior Code, for nominating me for A Mystery Bloggers Award. I'm a bit under the weather at the moment but I don't want to not acknowledge this lovely nomination. So rather than boring you all with more of my story, I wanted to share Tasha's responses to … Continue reading The Mystery Blogger Award
A forum member on my FB group, Medical Musings with Friends, posted an "open letter" that her husband recently wrote. It is so moving for anyone who is the primary caregiver for their loved one. I thank Him for giving me permission to publish it. To Whom It May Concern My wife was recently placed on … Continue reading An Open Letter from a Husband Concerning His Chronically Ill Wife
I recently saw one of my favourite Specialists. I always look forward to seeing this particular Specialist. We have become good friends and enjoy chatting about all things French. She is mad about France as am I. With me being born on Bastille Day and also loving French decor, the food and the language, well … Continue reading Apparently Life Won’t Stand Still, Even If My Legs Won’t Work!
Those of us living with chronic illness will know only too well how our bodies rebel against us with little warning. Every morning I tentatively wake up, opening one eye at a time very slowly, scared to move. Will my body behave a little today? Will the slightest movement cause searing pain? Usually it's the … Continue reading Body Behaving Badly
At the start of a new week or month, I have a, "what's on your calendar?" segment on my Facebook Forum, Medical Musings with Friends. The idea is to take a quiet moment, to think about what lies ahead. We muse about how we are feeling, what we are concerned about, what we are excited about. … Continue reading A Chronic Disease Management Plan – Do You Have One?
The beautiful Shannon from MS nuButterflies has nominated me for a Sunshine Blogger Award. Rather than boring you all with stories about me I decided to take the opportunity to introduce you to Shannon and her lovely blog 💗
Sam xx
I nominate the following bloggers to receive the award:
I was nominated for The Sunshine Blogger Award by Helen’s Journey. Helen shares her journey as she searches for a more natural approach to life. Part of her journey includes mindfullness , health, and living with Fibromyalgia. Click the link above to visit Helen.
Thank you so much for the nomination! I enjoyed getting to know the person behind the keypad . That’s what is great about these awards.
1. Thank blogger(s) who nominated you for the award and link back to their blog.
2. Answer the 11 questions the blogger asked you.
3. Nominate 11 new blogs to receive the award and write them 11 new questions.
4. List the rules and display the Sunshine Blogger Award logo in your post and/or on your blog.
1. Where in the world are you based and have you ever met up…
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A friend recently posted a question in a Facebook Group, about ways to gain freedom in life, so you can choose how you want to live it. "What has most helped you to gain freedom in your life to choose exactly how you want to live it?" Jayne Bailey My response was one word. Acceptance. … Continue reading Is Acceptance Just Resignation?
I was sitting at our local cafe this week, which is situated on a Point overlooking the Bay and beautiful Islands beyond. It really couldn't be more idyllic and I am blessed to live so close to such a gorgeous place on Australia's east coast. As my husband and I were sipping our cool drinks … Continue reading The Tides of Chronic Illness
I really wasn't sure if I wanted to reflect on 2017. Was it worth reflecting on my life with chronic disease? Did I achieve anything? Did I want to relive what at times felt like days and months of overwhelming pain? One of my coping mechanisms, that helps me live well with my rare disease, … Continue reading Reflect and Restart
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