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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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Category Archives: Mold/Mould
8 Camping Tips for Mold Avoiders
Try to find sites away from bathrooms, laundry facilities, etc. Secluded can be good, though sometimes this means more trees and outdoor mold from fallen leaves and pine needles. Some people are very sensitive to outdoor mold; others do not … Continue reading
Curing a Concrete Slab
In our book, I mention we let our slab cure for 30 days. However, a friend of mine, Jamie, alerted me that this cure might take a lot longer than 30 days in a humid climate! Humidity could make a … Continue reading
Posted in Low-Tox House, Mold/Mould
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MCS: You Can’t Always go by Reactions
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity is such a complicated disease. Stuff comes in under the radar sometimes without a person noticing, and it is so hard fighting an invisible enemy all the time. Mold, on the other hand, appears to cause reactions … Continue reading
Posted in Caregivers, Low-Tox House, MCS/Chronic Illness, Mold/Mould
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MCS Book Cover Reveal
Today, Marie LeBlanc, our photographer/artist/cover designer, finished the cover for our MCS book, which is coming out soon. I am absolutely thrilled at how it turned out. For more of Marie’s amazing photography, visit her at: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/marieleblancwinnipeg/ 500px … Continue reading
Sick in the Fall
It seems that some people with mold illness, and even some people without mold illness, get suddenly sicker in the autumn weather. Various hypotheses have been presented on this. Here is my hypothesis on the mold/chemical aspect. My “main” super … Continue reading
Posted in Caregivers, Children, MCS/Chronic Illness, Mold/Mould
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What To Do If You Find Mold in Your House
The following is a document I wrote for one of the mold groups. It’s long, but I thought it would be better to give it to you all in one chunk. Sadly, “A common misperception (sic) is … Continue reading
The Odd Directions
One day, we were sitting chatting with our friend. One of our children came up and asked for an ice cube tray. We had one in the RV somewhere, I knew. I matter-of-factly said, “Look above the sink or in … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Homelessness, Humor, MCS/Chronic Illness, Mold/Mould
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Getting through Grief
One day when our daughter Sarah, who has spina bifida, was very young, we took her to see her orthopedist. He explained that with the level of her lesion, it would be impossible for her to walk without major assistance. … Continue reading
Posted in Caregivers, Children, God's Grace/Encouragement, Homelessness, MCS/Chronic Illness, Mold/Mould, Suffering/Grief
Tagged hope, life is unfair, sorrow, suffering
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Guest Post–The Crock Pot Method
Guest post by a friend of mine The Crock Pot Method of Sharing Ideas with Others I really love these ideas! And it could apply to much more than just mold illness or MCS. My friend writes: I’ve been discouraged … Continue reading
Guest Post Regarding a Surprise Source of Mold
This post is by my friends Ken & Deb from Canada. Deb has been diagnosed with CFS and is learning about mold avoidance. She is not sure if her current home is super moldy (from descriptions, I doubt it’s SUPER … Continue reading
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