dancing through life – on broken feet
tales of a jesus-loving writer, her adorable little fam jam, the world's most fabulous weenie dog, grace, travel, love, life, and dealing with a rare and incurable autoimmune disease.
For all my many faults and flaws, I love my people big and wide. And, as I've written before, a big part of my heart is sitting with one of my dear ones in the hospital downtown right now. She is still in step-down, fighting Covid so freaking bravely. Every. Damn. Day. And every day... Continue Reading →
As you can see, yesterday was a super fun day in my world. After a long long (LONG) time contending with massive GI symptoms, I had stalled as long as I could and I had to have an endoscopy and colonoscopy. First, let me say that I have no problem actually having the procedure -... Continue Reading →
Wednesday was not the first day since the COVID-19 pandemic began that I learned awful news related to this horrible disease and someone I care about. No. However, it has been one that has absolutely knocked me down. Someone dear to me is terribly ill with COVID-19 and she is in isolation and I know... Continue Reading →
What. A. Week. It's seen two hospital trips - the GI bleed on Monday, then another on Wednesday for an infection in my hand. Like other infections I've dealt with, that started with a minor scrape on my hand on a hinge in a cabinet. I immediately cleaned and bandaged the wound - but it... Continue Reading →
Quite suddenly over the past few days, I developed a significant GI bleed. It became clear quickly that there was no way to manage with waiting on a GI appointment and I would have to go to the ER - which I have tried desperately to avoid - to get to the cause of it.... Continue Reading →
Lately, when I'm really having a good COVID-19 freak out - and when I really read the latest Scary Things sometimes I do - I have learned to take a moment of pause and remember one of the most fabulous ladies I've ever known, my dear Grandmother's mother, my great Grandmother Humphries. She was sweet... Continue Reading →
Today, it's time for an overdue, Quaran-Love List. There is always much to be thankful for. ❤ Among my many blessings, I am giving gratitudes this weekend for. . . A wonderful talk with my bestie yesterday. She and her lovely husband have a big weekend of great things that they so deserve and I... Continue Reading →
Actually, I am calling July this. Everyone else mentioning it is calling it "disability pride month" - and I just can't go there. I totally get it - and agree with the concepts. The idea that there is no reason to be ashamed of our physical or mental limitations, our scars, our limps, our devices... Continue Reading →
This week has had some significant health changes for me. First - this one is fabulous - I have completed my IV antibiotic therapy and my PICC line was pulled today by home health. Yesterday, I realized since last July - so for a year now - I have spent more time WITH some kind... Continue Reading →
A few nights ago, I went to sleep after a lovely day with my family that also came with some terrible news in my city and state and a somber day in my spoonie community. At the same time, my body was exhausted from a gnarly flare that Just. Won't. Quit. I'm improving from my... Continue Reading →
