Monday

by | Dec 9, 2013 | The Magnificent Journey

  Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a great weekend. I did. I rested a lot, read a couple of books, journaled a lot, and even enjoyed some commodore in the media room over a Seattle Seahawks game. I find it fascinating that strangers can all cheer and act like...

You Can Heal Your Heart

by | Dec 7, 2013 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey

Grieving has been the theme for 2013. I have been on my own journey of healing my painful moments from a breakup of a friendship that I thought would last forever, to the death of my mom when I was13, to the death of someone I lived with and took care of for ten years...

Baby It’s Cold Outside

by | Dec 6, 2013 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey

BRR, 12 degrees outside this morning and I am cold, which is a rare thing. I am sitting in my warm bed writing this blog post and a few other posts while I am recovering from my infusion yesterday. A big giant praise moment, my infusion went well. No issues presented...

Infusion Day!

by | Dec 5, 2013 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey

  By the time you are reading this post I will be in the infusion clinic receiving my third infusion of Rituximab. I am marveling at the amazing results I am getting from this drug. Yes, I don’t like enduring the discomfort, extreme fatigue, pain of them trying...

My Cooking Coach

by | Dec 4, 2013 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey

    I wish I had this book when I was first living out on my own with all the information on how to buy, store, and prepare vegetables, meat, spices, and many other things. “My Cooking Coach” I find to still be useful even if I am a cooking machine. The...

My gratefulness

by | Dec 3, 2013 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey

I am in a reflective mood. Yesterday, I drove to Seattle to see my Rheumatologist Dr. Gardner at the UW Medical Center. I was once again reminded about how amazing my doctors have been. On November 17th, 2013 I woke up with my hand swollen and hurting. I couldn’t do...

Deliciously Holistic

by | Nov 21, 2013 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey

  As many of you know I love reading cookbooks and “Deliciously Holistic” was a joy to read. Alexander expressed her love for food and for cooking in each page. I was inspired, because she uses whole foods that promote good health. I love that. In 2014, I am...

Update

by | Nov 20, 2013 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey

I was hoping to write daily for the NaNoBl roll this month, but since my hand swelled up like a puffer fish typing is a hen peck show. While typing this I keep hearing my typing instructor comment about hen pecking.  I have several things to write, but I will endure...

My Favorites Again.

by | Nov 15, 2013 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey

I have many people I enjoy following and reading their insights with dealing with their own challenging illness’ and issues. Finding Strength Through Pain: I really love her Youtube videos and her Facebook messages. Love her courage and willingness to be real....

Gluten Free, Hassle Free

by | Nov 14, 2013 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey

  I joined the Gluten Summit offered by Dr.com this week. I am learning so much information, so I thought it would be fitting to write my review and post on “Gluten Free, Hassle Free by Marlisa Brown. I will be writing a post about my review on the summit next...

Evolving

by | Nov 13, 2013 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey

  Before I became sick and started becoming a patient and had to take a lot of medications and focus on my healthy I never paid attention. I ran on automatic pilot. I never took care of my body, nor did I take care of my emotional well-being or my spiritual...

Meatless All Day

by | Nov 10, 2013 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey

  Another recipe book that I had the opportunity to read and get some ideas from in order to enhance my cooking skills. I have been contemplating going meatless a few days a week in order to enhance my health. There are some amazing egg recipes and tofu recipes...

Alternatives

by | Nov 10, 2013 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey

  I do several things for my Vasculitis besides taking the chemo drugs and steroids.  I am a firm believer in trying different methods to help my body to be the best she can be. I do this by: 1)  I use therapeutic grade essential oils. basil, peppermint,...

God In Motion

by | Nov 6, 2013 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey

I was given the opportunity to read “God in Motion” by Jeff Leake and in which I thoroughly enjoyed reading. There were several things upon reading “God in Motion” that caused me to ponder and view my own beliefs about Jesus. Relationship has been a key component of...

NHBM and NaBloPoMo

by | Nov 5, 2013 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey

  I joined two writing challenges this month. One is the WEGO “National Health Blog Month” and the other challenge I joined is an off shoot of NaNo that just focus’ on blogging. NaNo is a novel writing challenge. I am familiar with the NaNo because one of my...

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