the autoimmune hippie.

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

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  • day 4 of thanksgiving – joys this week.

    As we are deeply grieving our precious Henry and our beloved grandpup Goblin, we are very much having to find a whole new normal. Today, I’m just going to share some joyful moments from this week here in the Hippie Hut as well, with Teddy and Ollie bringing lots of laughter during this difficult time.… Read more

  • day 2 of thanksgiving – our precious bug.

    In the midst of a sea of grief in our home, as our precious Bug lost her baby, Goblin, on October 19th and then our Henry on October 26th, Bug turned 21 on the 25th. Needless to say, this was not how we would have ever wanted things to go – but, in addition to… Read more

  • day 1 of thanksgiving – oliver hank.

    As I said in my last post, as we do each year, it’s time to start our days of thanksgiving for November – and today is a big one. For those of you who didn’t know, my Henry originally came to our family ordered by my cardiologist as my ESA for my severe anxiety, back… Read more

  • the post I never wanted to share.

    We are absolutely brokenhearted to share that to our precious Henry crossed the Rainbow Bridge yesterday. His heart failure had worsened to the point that he was in distress even at rest and nothing more could be done. He crossed peacefully with his Daddy, his Buggle, and me all holding and loving him. While I… Read more

  • blogtober post 10 – henry.

    When I shared our terrible family news about our sweet Goblin last post, what I could not mention – it was just too much to bear at one time – was that our Henry had also fallen seriously ill and was in hospital at the same time. Suddenly, at the end of last week, Henry… Read more

  • blogtober post 9 – heartbroken.

    Yesterday, very suddenly, our precious Bug had to say goodbye to our grandpup, Goblin. He had severe genetic hip and knee issues and experienced a total ACL tear while he was just walking that could not be repaired. Bug is absolutely devastated and we are as well. I would give anything to take this grief… Read more

  • blogtober post 5 – our new adorable family member.

    As I stated in my earlier post, our family has experienced some exciting changes since the end of last week. Since Dax started having chemotherapy, it has been difficult for Juliet, his sister outside, when he has to be away from her for treatment. After careful consideration, we decided to adopt another baby for outside… Read more

  • rheumy day. new treatments, new diagnoses.

    After these last puny weeks, yesterday was rheumatologist day. *Before I get into my rheumy report though, my better half is really sick right now with bronchitis and has been feeling terrible for a few days. – all prayers, good vibes, and warm fuzzies for him are so appreciated. Thank y’all. ❤ * As for… Read more

  • a. week.

    Since I posted on Monday, it has been A. Week. We’ve been at our wonderful vet’s office twice with Henry, who has been sick – and it has been scary – for antibiotics and labs, adjusting meds and sorting issues with his kidneys and infections because he is immunocompromised. (We are so grateful for Dr.… Read more

  • under the weather.

    I so enjoy talking about our books, current events, and other interesting things that come up here – rather than where we actually started, which is my autoimmune disease and the resultant complications that I experience in this unruly body. However, though I am so grateful for our other topics, this past week has brought… Read more