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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!-
Steve & Christa
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: Children
My Stories Published by My Father’s World
My Father’s World published 19 short stories I wrote into a book to be used with their first grade curriculum. I am so excited. Very happy they liked my stories. I was honored to be part of the project, … Continue reading
Homeschooling on the Road
Many people with mold illness (CIRS, bio-toxin illness) are finding the joys of recovery through camping and traveling. Others just love to travel or have picked RV life for fun. If you are traveling with children and would like to … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Homelessness, Homeschooling, MCS/Chronic Illness, Mold/Mould
Tagged CIRS recovery, full-time RV life, homeschooling, Mold Illness
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Two New Picture Books
I finished publishing First Hungarian Words and The Plate! Yahoo! It sure feels good to complete projects. My Dad was born in Hungary and came to the United States with his family when he was 10 years old. He learned … Continue reading
Great Review of “The Cat Race”
Bonus post today. LOL My friend Cefa the cat wrote a wonderful review of my picture book, “The Cat Race.” 🙂 To read the review, go here. The free coloring pages are available at the bottom of the post. The … Continue reading
Sick in the Fall
It seems that some people with mold illness, and even some people without mold illness, get suddenly sicker in the autumn weather. Various hypotheses have been presented on this. Here is my hypothesis on the mold/chemical aspect. My “main” super … Continue reading
Posted in Caregivers, Children, MCS/Chronic Illness, Mold/Mould
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The Odd Directions
One day, we were sitting chatting with our friend. One of our children came up and asked for an ice cube tray. We had one in the RV somewhere, I knew. I matter-of-factly said, “Look above the sink or in … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Homelessness, Humor, MCS/Chronic Illness, Mold/Mould
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Getting through Grief
One day when our daughter Sarah, who has spina bifida, was very young, we took her to see her orthopedist. He explained that with the level of her lesion, it would be impossible for her to walk without major assistance. … Continue reading
Posted in Caregivers, Children, God's Grace/Encouragement, Homelessness, MCS/Chronic Illness, Mold/Mould, Suffering/Grief
Tagged hope, life is unfair, sorrow, suffering
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Back to Work on Picture Books
I took a “break” to work on the book about our house, which was good. Then do the house video tour, then break my wrist (LOL), then celebrate our son’s graduation from high school, then celebrate with my husband our … Continue reading
Mystery Book Free on Kindle 4-18-17 Thru 4-22-17
Starting TOMORROW (4-18-17), my digital mystery book for kids is FREE! Free promotion goes through Saturday (4-22-17). Can be read on any device including laptops (just need the free Kindle app.) For ages 5 – 10, can be read aloud … Continue reading
Finally a “To Do List” Method That Works for Chronic Illness
(But you don’t have to have chronic illness for this to be a good method for you!) It’s called Loop Scheduling! WOW, I love it. You can learn more here and in Tauna’s other posts about this. Many with chronic … Continue reading
