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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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Tag Archives: Toxic Injury
How God Rescued Us from HT
I could say a ton about “HT,” but suffice it to say that ours spread like wildfire, caused burning and other “HT symptoms,” but logic, experience, and circumstances mean that it appears to be crystalline DDT from old buildings, used … Continue reading
Posted in MCS/Chronic Illness
Tagged DDT, HCCT, hell toxin, insecticides, SIRS, Toxic Injury
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Excellent New Book on Chemicals
Chemicals and Christians: Compassion and Caution is the most comprehensive book on MCS that I have ever read. This book is a fantastic way to gently share the toxic chemical problem with church leadership, friends, anyone! Why not catch up … Continue reading
Video Tour–Overview of House
Here is the video of our mold-resistant, low-tox house. With great thankfulness to all who made this possible. Hope you enjoy! 🙂 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRhksJI28Aw Christa Upton Black Hills Picture Books Edgemont, SD 57735
Note to Readers & Favor to Ask
So, I found an error in our book (Building a House for Multiple Chemical Sensitivity). In the section on siding, roof, & ceiling, I accidentally wrote “…no thermal breaks will make the difference” when I really meant, “…no thermal bridges … Continue reading