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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: MCS/Chronic Illness
3 Reasons to Surrender to God No Matter What
God is perfect and perfectly loving. How can I say that despite everything God has allowed in my life (see Welcome post, Homeless posts, etc.), one might ask? Because I don’t have to understand God. “Abraham believed God, and it was credited … Continue reading
Another Aspect of Healing
Last post I spoke of supernatural healing. Another aspect of healing is treatment. Sometimes God, in His grace and despite humankind’s sinfulness, allows human beings to figure things out and treat illnesses. So, for me: science, logic, and Multiple Chemical Sensitivity … Continue reading
Is Supernatural Healing Real?
Is supernatural healing real? In a word: sometimes. YES, the God of the universe really does heal supernaturally sometimes. How do I know? I have experienced it myself, years ago. I have also witnessed God healing two of my children, … Continue reading
Building a House
As I posted last time, we are extremely excited about God’s provision for a new hope for my health. For those of you who would like to help with our project or pass our info on, donation checks should be … Continue reading
Posted in MCS/Chronic Illness, Mold/Mould, Uncategorized
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5 Years, 11 Houses, 22 Camping Places, 1 Great Hope
Oh, friends, it doesn’t seem real! I feel as if I am in a dream—a wonderful dream! So, after struggling the last 5-6 years—fearing for my life at least 7 different times; living in 11 houses plus at least 22 … Continue reading
10 Wonderful Things about Having my Husband Home as Caregiver
I used to email recipes to my girlfriends. Now I email them to my husband. LOL My hubby is a better cook than I ever was. BIG smile. It’s like having my own private chef. You should taste his Peruvian … Continue reading
Posted in Caregivers, MCS/Chronic Illness
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8 Ways to Get Rid of Anger
With difficulties in life or hurt from other people often comes anger. This is normal, natural, and “needed.” Technically anger probably isn’t “needed,” but acknowledgment of it is. I’m not sure it is humanly possible to face severe troubles without … Continue reading
Posted in MCS/Chronic Illness, Suffering/Grief
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Not Writing from an Ivory Tower
So, if you have perused my blog, you can see that I write a lot about suffering, grief, and other unpopular subjects. Why? Because I know suffering can be a lonely place, and I don’t want others to walk that … Continue reading
Posted in MCS/Chronic Illness, Suffering/Grief
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Speaking of Brain Fog….
So “brain fog” can be described many ways. One way this affects people is that often, people have trouble finishing sentences. My own brain fog has gone from “feeling fuzzy,” to distressingly unable to communicate my thoughts, to downright funny. … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, MCS/Chronic Illness
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10 Steps to Succeed at Projects
Almost none of these ideas come from me, because I’m a typical artist/writer—I’m a dreamer, I would rather create than get “bogged down” by details, etc. Adding in brain fog and other symptoms from my Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, I would … Continue reading
