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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
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
5 Reasons to Appreciate People Who Create Technology
Speaking of missing the internet while camping, I am very grateful for internet, computers, etc. Here are five reasons to appreciate those people who work hard to further technology: You wouldn’t be reading this if not for technology. 🙂 … Continue reading
A Good Thing
This post is a little “late,” but I still wanted to share. On Mother’s Day, Nathan got confirmed in our wonderful church. I was very sad I was too sick to attend, but they videotaped it and told me all … Continue reading
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The Thing That Everyone is Probably Afraid of but No One Wants to Discuss
I will put this in first person, because this is how I used to be and sometimes still am. I used to watch people suffering deeply and wonder, “Will God ask that of me? Will He not protect me from … Continue reading
Why I Love Cemeteries
Parks are becoming more in use, so they are beginning to fill with car exhaust, grilling smoke, etc. People will probably start bringing bug spray, and in another month, there will be spraying of thistles, etc. Praise God there are … Continue reading
Poor Wayfarin’ Stranger
“Poor Wayfarin’ Stranger” lyrics (author unknown) I’m just a poor wayfarin’ stranger A-travelin’ through this world of woe. But there’s no sickness, toil, or danger In that great land to which I go. I’m goin’ there to meet my … 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
What it Feels Like to Have Severe Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
Last summer we “dry camped” with no electricity for three months. (And then with electricity for almost two months.) Yeah, it was hard. (But it sure helped my health!) Anyway, one day during that time I wrote this: Outcast. Banished. … Continue reading
B L T I and the Secret About Illness
Wanna know my new secret code? (Sounds like a new sandwich, right? 🙂 ) BLTI: Before Long Term Illness Yes, sometimes my life naturally divides into “before” and “after” getting so sick. But, it’s interesting to me that almost all … Continue reading
April Blizzard
Today I thought it would be fun just to share some photos with you. I took these deer photos right from my bed!! I am so grateful for gifts from God like this. If my window had been open, I … Continue reading
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