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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: God’s Grace/Encouragement
20 Ideas for How to Homeschool from Bed
In the last 5 years, I’ve been bedridden off and on from mold and chemicals. Here are some ideas for homeschooling through being bedridden with chronic illness, starting with the obvious idea: Do school on your bed or couch. Have … Continue reading
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 Christmas Story, Part 3
December 1944, Budapest, Hungary, Part 3 by Nick Ittzes and Christa (Ittzes) Upton Father heard them coming and stood outside the parlor door, his blue eyes sparkling. They reached the parlor, and Mother smiled at Father. He waited just a … Continue reading
A Christmas Story, Part 2
December 1944, Budapest, Hungary, Part 2 by Nick Ittzes and Christa (Ittzes) Upton What was this? A woodcarver? She had not seen this shop before! And, oh, could it be?—a set of brightly-painted blocks in the window! She rushed into … Continue reading
A Christmas Story, Part 1
December 1944, Budapest, Hungary, Part 1 by Nick Ittzes and Christa (Ittzes) Upton A chill wind blew, whipping the ends of Grandmother’s bright red and yellow head scarf. She absentmindedly put her hand up to touch the scarf as she … Continue reading
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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
30 Things I’m Thankful For
God being perfectly loving God forgiving my sins through the sacrifice of Jesus God allowing me to come to Him in prayer my husband my kids my parents, parents-in-law, siblings, & other family a house a flush toilet electricity sunshine … Continue reading
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