Category Archives: Homelessness

55 Moves in 2.7 Years

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Christa Upton

Since acquiring severe Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, I have slept in our car four nights, on our driveway for a couple weeks, in a tent, on piles of quilts on decks, and in a camper with tracked-in snow and ice literally … Continue reading →

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Homeless, the Third Time

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Christa Upton

by Christa Upton Today I will share more of our “story”…. To recap a bit, my mysterious homeless-causing illness came about largely due to hidden mold in our house. Upon leaving our moldy house, my energy rose a little and … Continue reading →

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Homeless, the Second Time

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Christa Upton

by Christa Upton Two weeks after leaving our moldy house, we found a townhouse.  We figured it would be short-term for a variety of reasons.  We just didn’t realize how short-term. 2 ½ months after moving in, I bent down … Continue reading →

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Homeless, the First Time

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Christa Upton

by Christa Upton March 2010.  I had been very, very sick for almost 1 ½ years. A hidden enemy lurked beneath our flooring, in our walls, and in our crawlspace.  Every day for 2 ½ years, it had been secretly … Continue reading →

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Welcome to my new blog!

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Christa Upton

by Christa Upton I am glad to have you here, and I welcome your comments! Did you ever think that if you “followed the rules” and worked hard that you would certainly succeed in life? Have you ever been surprised … Continue reading →

Posted in God's Grace/Encouragement, Homelessness, MCS/Chronic Illness, Suffering/Grief, Welcome | 2 Comments