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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: God’s Grace/Encouragement
Excellent Guest Post on Feeling Abandoned
I love what chronic illness writer Kayle Buchanan has written: I know not everyone is a person of faith, but for those of you that are… I needed this reminder this week. I hope you find it an encouragement. Job … Continue reading
Good News and Bad News and Good News
Back in the fall of 2016, I had reported my energy about 25% of normal. This was up from about 5% of normal in January 2016. However, from health categorization articles and friends talking with me, I realized I was … Continue reading
2nd Biggest News in 8 Years
The first biggest news was our house. 🙂 Now, Steve has a job!!!!!! A real job, a good one with great possibilities. It is still going to be a challenge, but we are very grateful we are at the point … Continue reading
What Causes Depression, Part 2
19 years ago our baby had growth problems from an unknown physical ailment (which was found a year later). But the doctor in that city at that time could not find a reason for our son’s lack of growth. So … Continue reading
What Causes Depression?
A few years ago, I told you a story about when Nathan was a baby: http://www.blackhillspicturebooks.com/2014/11/13/amazing-true-story/ Then I got to thinking what that story had in common with some things I went through a number of years ago…. Apparently, many … Continue reading
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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Guest Post–The Crock Pot Method
Guest post by a friend of mine The Crock Pot Method of Sharing Ideas with Others I really love these ideas! And it could apply to much more than just mold illness or MCS. My friend writes: I’ve been discouraged … Continue reading
A Great Surprise
We’d been camping for two months for my health. Someone had given us an old RV (somewhat offgassed but not moldy! 🙂 ) in addition to my aluminum camper (which was not big enough for all five of us). … Continue reading
ONE YEAR in the Low-Tox House
Wow, what a year!!! It’s been amazing to feel safe from pollution, gain strength, lose symptoms, help around the house, feel safe, spend much more time with the kids. Did I mention feeling safe? 🙂 The last couple months, my … Continue reading
My Other Grandma & Grandpa’s House
I am so thankful for two sets of wonderful grandparents. Some people don’t even have one. 🙁 For those, I hope they find neighbors or friends to “adopt” as grandparents. “Grandma & Grandpa’s House, 2” The sunlight makes a … Continue reading
