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Exercise Is Important: Will You Swim, Bike, Ride, or Count the Time?

Exercise for fun??? Yeah, right! Especially if you, like me, have physical reasons that make exercise difficult. But, wait. Exercising can be fun. Especially if you have friendly competition. Or if you and others serve as a team. Our church sponsors a month-long emphasis on exercise. Each year, people from 20 to 25 U.S. states […]

Oops! Missed My Turn to Post!

This month was my turn to post. And I had plans. But beginning midnight, February 7, I spent eight hours in the Emergency Room, then a week in the hospital, followed by two weeks in rehab. And there went all my plans! For some reason, I became extremely sick, extremely fast. The sickness triggered aspirational […]

Are You Up for Adventure in 2024?

After this past busy holiday season, I need a break. Therefore, in lieu of writing a post, I’m giving you an outline so you can make 2024 an adventurous year! This outline works especially for the chronically ill; on the other hand, it works for other people, too. What plans do you already have for […]

Thanksgiving: A Time to Rejoice — or Cry?

May you all have a happy and fulfilling Thanksgiving. However, for dwellers (those living in unending storms), it can be a difficult time. Thanksgiving and chronic illness can be problematic, causing multiple obstacles to joy. Observers (those watching from outside the storms) can ease the situation with their help. A few years ago, I wasn’t […]

Disasters Strike at Any Time! See How to Prepare for Comfort and Safety

Where will you be when an emergency hits? Have you even thought about it? If you’re on the 10th floor and can’t walk when a fire happens, how will you escape? If you’re on electric equipment, do you have plans for a power failure? Emergency preparedness for chronically ill people is critical. We were taken […]

What It’s Like to Be a Chronically Ill Mother

IT’S HERE TODAY! FJ and I announce Part 1 as guests on “I Am Not My Pain,” the podcast by Melissa Adams. It debuts at 4am, Central Time, today, June 6, 2023. I speak from my viewpoint as a chronically ill mother, and FJ shares his experiences as husband and dad. Part 2 appears next […]

Give This Memorable Gift to Mom–or Anyone Special

Last week, an event sparked an idea for a unique gift for Mother’s Day, May 14. Or for Father’s Day, June 18, Grandparents’ Day, September 10, or Children’s Day, June 11. Or even for yourself. Iron May FJ and I signed up for an event that our church sponsors: Iron May. It lasts throughout May, […]

Can Invisibly Disabled People Plan Time for Fun Projects?

Invisible disabilities: often unpredictable difficulties. Planning: deciding in advance on actions to take to achieve a specific purpose. Planning and invisible disabilities can’t co-exist, can they? In 2005, we bought our first digital camera. Before then, we took slides and have several thousand. For years, I’ve known these slides need to be transferred to digital […]

How Can You Make Your 2023 Better?

Making New Year’s decisions is still possible even though 2023 has already begun. But this process can be more difficult for the chronically ill and invisibly disabled. Our physical challenges limit what we can do. We rarely have enough strength or time. So, we don’t have as many options available. But that does not mean […]

Take Time Out for Fun with This Thanksgiving Puzzle

It’s November. That means it’s Thanksgiving time again—at least in the US. Wherever you live, I hope you have time for a fun autumn celebration. And since the holiday is about giving thanks, I hope you look for ways to express your gratitude. Meanwhile, enjoy this Thanksgiving wordsearch puzzle! Some of these words are unique […]

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