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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: MCS/Chronic Illness
You Know You Live in the Boonies When….
To my friends and acquaintances who literally camp in the desert or other remote places, trying to recover from chronic illness: I know it is a VERY hard life, and I do not at all mean to make light of … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, MCS/Chronic Illness, The Black Hills
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A Great Example
The United Methodist Church is one of the churches leading the way into a brighter and lower-chemical world. I was so excited to read an article from the United Methodist Resource Book about Accessibility. The article states: “While it may … Continue reading
Guest Post—Why Christians Should Care About Chemicals
My friend recently posted this wonderful and well-written piece. (You can visit her at Sharing Air by clicking below!) Sharing Air Why Christians Should Care About Chemicals by Martha McLaughlin Does God care about the issue of chemical toxins in … Continue reading
Posted in Caregivers, MCS/Chronic Illness
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Don’t Compare Trials
The day before one of the worst days of my life, I found out that a friend was dying. She was relatively young at the time. But did I expect her to set aside her suddenly having to face death … Continue reading
My New Favorite Probiotic
Disclaimers: I cannot guarantee any results or guarantee that this will work for you. Please consult your doctor before trying this, especially if you are pregnant. Also, my friend is a representative of this company. (But I am not posting … Continue reading
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
10 Ways to Conserve Water
Conserving water is good! Some of us with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity live in drier climates for our health. Others with MCS dry-camp, having little water at their campsites. In these situations, conserving water becomes even more important. Here are some … Continue reading
Posted in MCS/Chronic Illness, The Black Hills
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Fresh Air?
One day in the winter of 2012, I had to go to town to sign some papers at the bank. We drove in from our rental house outside of town. In northern climates, the cold of winter tends to hold … Continue reading
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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
