I don't often write about the ins and outs of living with a stoma but today I'm making an exception. The life of an Ostomate is in general a mystery to most people. Let's face it, you don't usually think about having a stoma or researching what it might be like to have one, unless … Continue reading Thank goodness…It wasn’t me!
The lovely Mariah, Blogger at "From This Point Forward", has very kindly shared my story to her readers. Check it out, but more importantly please make sure you have a good look around Mariah's blog. It's a great one to follow 🙂 Sam xx http://www.fromthispointforward.com/2017/05/facing-forward-sam.html?m=1
Thanks Jodie, from It's Yet Another Blogger, for profiling my blog, my story & promoting my online support forum, Medical Musings with Friends. Really appreciate the opportunity to be interviewed by you for the Confessions of a Spoonie initiative. Please check out Jodie's blog. It's great. Take care Sam xx
A beautiful tribute on ANZAC Day from a dear friend of mine. Thanks Bree xx
Today 25th of April 2017 is a day of remembrance . It marks the anniversary of the 1st major military action fought by Australians and New Zealanders.
Today is a day of reflection. To remember those that gave their life so we could live ours.
Anzac stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps.
On the 25th April the Australian and New Zealand forces landed on Gallipoli. This was a bloody campaign with both sides,the Anzacs and the Ottoman Turkish Defenders with heavy casualties. This lasted for 8 months. Over 8,000 Australians died in this campaign and many more wounded. They went through severe hardship in those 8 months. Even though this failed its “military objectives” April 25 and Gallipoli became the day that Australians remember the sacrifice these men gave their country.
In 1916 on the 25th April, the first Anzac Day commemorations were held around Australia.
Today also we…
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Living with a Chronic Disease, can at times, feel isolating and an ongoing test of endurance. You never know what great mountain awaits you when you first open your eyes every morning. That's providing you were able to sleep in the first place of course, as pain and discomfort so often try to envelope you … Continue reading Acts of Kindness
I am excited to introduce my new Guest Blogger, Dave Head. Dave lives with a number of Chronic diseases including, Multiple Sclerosis and he has an Ileostomy. His courage, strength and determination to live life well,in the midst of and despite of his circumstances,is truly inspiring as you will see for yourself as you read his latest post. Don’t stop there though, check out his entire blog ” Life is how you live it”
Enjoy Sam xx
There tends to be a question that often arises once I build a friendship with another person;
“How in the hell do you stay so positive with everything you’ve gone through?”
My typical response will be “I don’t know, I just seem to.”
I have come to realize there is a far deeper explanation than this. Previously I had not put a great deal of thought into the true answer. I simply account it to moving on. As you can imagine, it is not as simple as this. Often during times of difficulty with an illness I do go into a different state of mind as I’m sure all of us do. Our daily routine of life is disrupted, depending on the circumstance this disruption will vary from mild to severe. Either way, what seemed most pressing in our lives suddenly moved down our list of importance.
I have read…
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This Guest post has been written by a friend of mine in the midst of Cyclone Debbie here in Queensland. Her musings are thought provoking, not just for those in the Chronic Illness community but for everyone. My thoughts & prayers are with all those dealing with the devastating damage & inundation to homes & with all those who are helping to restore some semblance of normality in the aftermath. Take care xx
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One cup of tea & two cups of coffee & I am starting to feel a little more connected with the day.😊 My legs are having a "don't you dare try & walk on me" kind of day, so I have to pace my pacing if that makes sense. That has proven difficult today though!! … Continue reading Time & Lack of Motion
I've had a week of surprises. I should be used to the unexpected by now and generally I am. I take the shocks and twists and turns my body throws at me in my stride most days, most weeks. This week felt different though. Two weeks ago I felt a snap in my left foot. … Continue reading From Chaos to Calm
I have been living with a series of complex medical conditions for over 6 years now. In 2014 my health deteriorated to the point of needing to medically retire. With time on my hands I decided to start this blog to help me keep track of all that was happening to me but also as … Continue reading Medical Musings with Friends
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