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From 2007 to 2010, I suffered accidental Toxic Injury (also called Multiple Chemical Sensitivity or Environmental Illness). But, the forced time in bed has given me time to write. It has been such a blessing to work on my children's books and stories!-
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I love: God, family & friends, outdoors, gardening, animals, writing, reading, photography, cooking, music, dance, bare feet, long skirts, lavender & yellow, and chocolate.
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Category Archives: Caregivers
I Miss my Kitty
A year ago today our little kitty, Cinnamon, died. I recently read again the poem I wrote about her: Poem About Cinnamon I cried again, and I still miss her. And she was “only” an animal! I do think … Continue reading
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To the Suffering and Oppressed Ones
To those who struggle mightily with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity/Environmental Illness, other chronic illness, other disability, being a caregiver for someone with chronic illness, MCS/EI homelessness, or other suffering due to no fault of your own, I have found much comfort … Continue reading
Castile Soap with Absolutely no Petrochemicals
And good customer service to boot. 🙂 Here are Dr. Bronner’s products: http://www.drbronner.com/DBMS/LS.htm Just to clarify, I won’t make any money off this post or this link (and neither will any of my friends or relatives) even if you buy … Continue reading
A Broken Heart on Christmas
I know there are many people suffering with a broken heart this Christmas, and this post is for you. I hope that this can encourage you. I wrote the following “poem” a few years ago. At the time, I was … Continue reading
Peace on Earth
Ah…peace—we all long for it! Many of us struggle with hectic schedules and long “to do” lists; (yes even homebound and “half-bedridden,” my “to do” list seems to grow like Jack’s beanstalk!) Some may have other reasons for lack of … Continue reading
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5 Ways to Survive Chronic Illness and Christmas
Chronic illness affects everything, Christmas included. Join a support group, online if you can’t get out. There are few people who understand chronic illness like others who are chronically ill. Right now, one of my support groups is going through … Continue reading
How to Survive Chronic Illness
Random thoughts on how to survive chronic illness: Grieve your losses. Grab beauty wherever you can (pages and pages of flowers, birds, scenery, etc. on Flickr; poetry; music; a bowl of apples) and let it seep into your soul. Rest. … Continue reading
Unexpected Suffering, Unexpected God
by Christa Upton If you find God leading you on a frightening journey you never expected, you might want to check out this CD: http://www.traviscottrellstore.com/found-cd-p-9.html In particular, a song on this CD called “Falling” has ministered to me time and … Continue reading
The Library Thief is New & Improved!
Well, the thief himself isn’t new & improved, just the book…. 🙂 Sorry, couldn’t resist another silly title to my blog post. So, the second edition of The Library Thief is available on Amazon right now! The Library Thief … Continue reading
Most Important Lesson for Caregivers
by Christa Upton It was the day of my scheduled C-section, and I was extremely excited about the birth of our third child. I was nervous as well but expected that the worst would be over soon. The medical professionals … Continue reading
