the autoimmune hippie.

Laughter is immeasurable. Be joyful though you have considered all the facts. . . Practice resurrection. – Wendell Berry

left hip fx and infection

  • disability awareness month.

    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… Read more

  • all the new health things.

    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… Read more

  • in these broken times, some thoughts on getting through. and dragons.

    In these broken times, I am clinging to John 14:27 so desperately right now. Peace I leave you; my peace I give you. I do not give you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. – John 14:27 NIV Everything in the news, from riots to… Read more

  • gratitude for a successful procedure.

    On Thursday, I had surgery as scheduled on my left SI joint. It was different in so many ways from any surgery I’ve had. The Morning Of My Procedure When my husband and I arrived at the hospital, we went through our COVID-19 screening and he was allowed to come and sit with me because… Read more

  • surgery day is here, y’all.

    Since last fall – and the beginning of my osteomyelitis and sepsis issues – all of my surgeries have been emergent. They’ve all been done pretty soon after I was admitted from the ER. This SI joint issue has been a different animal though; it has required some additional planning and scheduling, as well as… Read more

  • doctors and surgeries and vanco, oh my.

    Sometimes it can feel like to be a disabled person is actually to be a professional patient – and this is definitely one of those seasons for me. Considering the complexity of my medical situation – and now what will be needed to correct the problems with my hip – it just can’t be helped.… Read more

  • fractured centre (x2)

    Running. Running. Running. Barefoot through the dew covered grass. Running – Until I’m breathless. . . All a dream. Often in my dreams. . . I run free. Long. And return home. . . Hot, tired, sweat-covered. . . Happy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .… Read more

  • a health detour and some mental health talk for awareness month. . .

    May is Mental Health Awareness Month and I have wanted to talk about several things related to mental health issues and my own health – but, ironically, my health hasn’t behaved well enough for me to get to that in these past few weeks. So, today I’m going to share about this week’s health adventures… Read more

  • finally home – antibiotics, fractures, and all.

    Once was a season of infinite light When the distance from Heaven was not far behind I was close to You, I was close to You Carry me back to that moment in time When the colors and fragments were beautifully bright How I long for You, how I long for You ‘Cause out here… Read more