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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: Suffering/Grief
When the Tough Times Never (Seem to) End
Psalm 13:1-2 “To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. “How long, O Lord? Will You forget me forever? How long will You hide Your face from me? “How long shall I take counsel in my soul, Having sorrow in … 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
11 Excellent Things God has Brought out of my MCS
I’m back (I think)! I may have to quit blogging again when we actually move, but in the meantime, I have too much to say. 🙂 (Yes, I’m one of those bloggers who will never run out of things … Continue reading
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Poem about Cinnamon
Almost 19 years ago, A Cute Kitten Surprise— Our first “baby.” Chasing strings, playing with stuffed Mousie, Snuggling, purring. Drinking out of the dripping sink, Poking a paw through the knothole next to the stairway. Getting used … Continue reading
Please Bear with Me
by Christa Upton I recently read online about a woman’s severe Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS). My MCS is so much more severe than hers that I’m in a different category. So what do I have—maybe “extremely severe MCS”?? I guess … Continue reading
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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
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55 Moves in 2.7 Years
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
Guest Post–Surviving the Holidays
Guest Post by Janine Ridings http://aromaofchrist.com/ I cry aloud to the Lord; I lift up my voice to the Lord for mercy. I pour out my complaint before him; before him I tell my trouble (Psalm 142:1-2). Many of us … Continue reading
Why?
by Christa Upton For Nathan’s first Christmas program, I enjoyed singing in the choir, directing the dance team and dancing with them, and directing the choir for one song (Steve’s solo). Nathan (at 3 years old!) sang in the children’s … Continue reading
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Homeless, the Third Time
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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