A Standard of Grace

I think one of the hardest parts of having a chronic illness is the “chronic” part. The fact that it just doesn’t go away. It wears on your mind, body, and emotions, because everything inside you yearns for a relief. And being raised with a very holistic mindset, I keep thinking that I AM going to track down the root of this crazy group of symptoms, only to find myself a few months later:...

Trying to Lose Weight? Skip the Corn Syrup

I’ve been sharing with some of my friends about how I’ve been trying to cut out sugar and eat more healthy fats and proteins.  Thankfully it’s working, and I’m seeing results, but it’s been quite an education about reading labels and thinking about foods differently. It’s amazing how many products contain high fructose corn syrup. Even if you don’t consider yourself...

Start

I struggle with indecision, and as a result of that, inaction. I think things over and look at things from 52 different ways until I’m so exhausted that I don’t do anything. Like posting on my blog: I’ll think about it, maybe even jot down some ideas, but I get overwhelmed with my thoughts and start second-guessing myself and then (you guessed it), not post anything. It’s frustrating. I do...

Simplify in 2012

A simple life has a different meaning and a different value for every person. For me, it means eliminating all but the essential, eschewing chaos for peace, and spending your time doing what’s important to you. It means getting rid of many of the things you do so you can spend time with people you love and do the things you love. It means getting rid of the clutter so you are left with only that which gives you...

My Time to Do What I Can

I had only discovered Sara AKA Gitzen Girl’s blog in the past year and was absolutely stunned when she passed away recently. She always wrote with such joy and life, even while dealing with a very restrictive and complicated health issue. Since she’s been gone, her sister, Laura posts things on her blog sometimes. Tonight she posted, Thanks for saying “yes,” Sara!. Here’s just a bit of...