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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: Homelessness
Solar Cooking Blog
I am very excited—for the next six months, I will be blogging at: http://www.solarcooker-at-cantinawest.com/solar_cooking_in_South_Dakota.html about my experiences with solar cooking! I got this solar Hot Pot this month: http://www.solarcooker-at-cantinawest.com/hotpot-solar-cookers.html and I can’t wait to see what all it can do. … Continue reading
Posted in Homelessness, Recipes
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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
House, What’s Next?
I am back! Sorry about that unplanned, long absence from blogging. I sure missed internet while camping! It was even hard to keep in touch with family. However, one nice thing about camping was that we saw some beautiful nature. … Continue reading
Posted in Homelessness, MCS/Chronic Illness
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Homeless Again & Request
I’m back! (For now….) Here’s how we became homeless again. In January (2013) we saw a major sign that our housing would probably get worse for me. It did. We searched (and are still searching) at least five online rental … 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
Here’s some of that Honesty I Promised You
by Christa Upton In my very first blog post http://www.blackhillspicturebooks.com/2012/11/11/welcome-to-my-new-blog/ , I told you I was going to be honest. Actually, I am always honest to the best of my ability, but now I will share some “painful” honesty. I wrote … Continue reading
Where is Summer when you Need It?
by Christa Upton Ah—summer! Lush green plants, warm sun, wildflowers, cicadas buzzing…. The older I get, the more amazed I am at how during the deepest winter, summer seems impossible. I would have thought I’d have outgrown this by now, … Continue reading
Posted in Caregivers, Homelessness, MCS/Chronic Illness, Suffering/Grief
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