Living well while "mom"ming with Chronic Conditions
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It was 3:00 in the morning and I awaken to the sound of feet running, a door opening, and then my bedroom door opens. My husband kindly tries to get our daughter to let him be the one to help her and he even goes so far as to put on a sweatshirt. Alas, it’s …
Today’s recipe of Chocolate Banana Brownies is maybe not quite as healthy as last month’s recipe of butternut squash soup. But it has bananas in it, therefore I count it as one step healthier than regular brownies. Despite the length of the ingredient list, this was a fairly simple recipe. And my husband said that …
The first thing to note with this blog topic is that when I say caring for your caregiver I really mean encouraging them to care for themselves. There is only so much you can do. The things I share today are from the view of the person who is sick or needing a caregiver. There …
Close to 10 years ago my older sister invited me to her house for Halloween dinner. We ate butternut squash soup, homemade breadsticks, and sugar cookies. I remember feeling lonely at that time of my life so this invitation and experience had a significant impact on me. Since that day I’ve made it a tradition …
With a chronic illness, or any kind of difficulty, it is hard to feel like you are surviving, let alone that you are thriving. You’re tired. Feel sick. Feel tired of feeling sick. Each day you get to be a victim of your circumstance or to live life fully. Some days you choose to live …
Uncertainty is the theme of a life with chronic illnesses. It takes a lot of effort not to be overwhelmed with fear each time you experience anything new or worsening. Then things decline quicker simply because of the level of stress on your body from the anxiety you feel. How can you combat this downward …
1- Medication: Currently I am taking a medication to help manage my fatigue. When I took it for the first time it was like a sparkling wave of energy rushing through my body. I felt like a super hero whose magical power involved walking and holding a baby. Unfortunately, I no longer feel the wave …
