Category: Health & Wellness
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It’s Canning Season
The author discusses their conflicted feelings about canning, particularly regarding peaches. Despite the effort it requires, they appreciate the satisfaction of canning. They also share tips on tools and methods for effective canning.
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Grieving is a Weird Thing
Grieving is a complex experience, marked by a painful void that leads to emotional turmoil and fear of forgetting the deceased. However, one clings to these memories, seeking solace in faith and strength to move forward.
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Cancer Isolation
Having cancer is profoundly isolating, affecting not just the patient but the entire family. Both patients and their families need support and acknowledgment, as their challenges are significant and often overlooked. Compassion for all involved is vital.
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The Pieces Of My Heart
Last night I had a dream about my daughter Kate. It’s been almost seven years now since she went Home to be with the Lord. In the dream she was in a coma, not like it was in real life, with her connected to tubes and a ventilator and no hair; swollen from the medications.…
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Ten Years Thyroid Cancer Free!
Ten years ago, I underwent thyroid surgery due to suspected cancer. Fortunately, it was confirmed as thyroid cancer, but the mass had diminished, eliminating the need for further treatments. I’m cancer-free now.
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If This Is Normal, I Don’t Want It!
The author reflects on their overwhelming thoughts during a recent illness, realizing that what felt “normal” was actually unhealthy. They highlight the need to challenge and redefine personal narratives to achieve a healthier, more fulfilling life.
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Doc, I’d rather die young….
In my last post I ended rather abruptly with my little people’s response to the news that I had to have a third cancer surgery. This was November of 2013. In December 2013 I had a third lumpectomy and finally received the news, ‘We got it all.’ Thank God. It was beginning to feel like…
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They Didn’t Get It All
The author shares a deeply emotional account of their experience undergoing multiple surgeries for breast cancer. After initially believing the tumor was removed, the doctor revealed that not all cancer was excised, leading to additional surgeries. The narrative highlights the author’s struggle with fear and the impact on their young children, emphasizing the emotional toll…
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Why Does My Foot Hurt?
In my last post I left off right after telling you I had just found out that I had stage 2 breast cancer in my left breast and lymph nodes. After getting that call, I quickly called my husband who was on his way to work. He called in and told them he wasn’t coming…
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It Was The Year 2013
I know a lot of what I am about to say is probably long overdue. I have covered a lot of journey in my life and I haven’t always been able to take the time or energy to get it out of my head and down on paper. I’ve been wanting to share for awhile,…
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Is Your Love Honey Or Corn Syrup?
The content contrasts genuine love, represented by honey, which nourishes and promotes health, with false love, likened to corn syrup, which is harmful and unfulfilling.
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All That and a Bottle of Tide: God Works in Mysterious Ways
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. You want to hear about how God can work in mysterious ways? Before I can tell you this story I have to give you just a smidgen of background. I have had terrible, awful, no good, allergy attacks for more than a decade now. In a…