I Think I Can

by | Nov 2, 2013 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey

  I kind of feel like the little Engine that Could remember that story book from when we were kids? I do. Today’s Wego Health Challenge for November is about I think I can. Here is mine… I think I can start getting my body moving so I can get the excess weight...

Whats On My Mind

by | Nov 1, 2013 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey

I found this on two blogs that I enjoy reading “Fit and Free With Emily” and “Back To Her Roots”. I will be adding only one thing to the list. Goals: I only have one goal for the month of November. That is to get my body moving. Now that I am recovered from my surgery...

One Year

by | Oct 24, 2013 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey

“Success is not a place at which one arrives, but rather the spirit with which one undertakes and continues the journey” Alex Noble A year ago I was at a totally different place in my life than I am now. This week, last year I was in the hospital yet again for another...

Update Time

by | Oct 21, 2013 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey

Change is a matter of choice. Rick Warren   This last week has been difficult in that my left hand and wrist swelled up and I have been coughing up mucus yuckiness on top of it all. Monday morning as I am trying to type this out my wrist and hand look normal, but...

Not So Woeful Post

by | Oct 17, 2013 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey

Strengthen us O God, to relieve the oppressed, to hear the groans of poor prisoners, to reform the abuses of all professions; that many be made not poor to make a few rich, for Jesus Christ sake. Oliver Cromwell   Give me, O Lord, the courage I need in good and bad...

Being A Health Activist

by | Oct 16, 2013 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey

I woke up to a surprise email from WEGO Health. Apparently I have been nominated in the Best in Show health Activist.  I never saw myself as a health activist, but someone else thought enough of Jamie Chases Butterflies to nominate me. I nominated a couple of blogs...

Surgery Day 1

by | Oct 11, 2013 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey

I woke from a knock on my door my neighbor Christopher was checking on me to make sure I am doing okay and if I needed anything. I am starting to realize that I am building healthy relationships with people who actually care, even men. I have had a lot of uncaring men...

13 MM

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

  October 9th, I experienced my 39th throat surgery in the last four years. This one was different, this one I have hope for living a throat healthy and happy life. While my sister in law and I had to wait a bit longer for my surgery to me it was worth. All the...

D Day!

by | Oct 8, 2013 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey

I hate packing, especially when I am heading to the hospital tomorrow morning for surgery. I never know what I should bring with me. I never know how long I will be staying. Of course, I bring my lap top. Thankfully, they have internet there so I can update my blog...

Restoration

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

Restoration seems to be on this ladies mind this week. My throat is being restored to a healthy state. I never thought, yes I will admit that a part of me lost hope of ever having the ability to breathe like everyone else in this world. Yet, God is so awesome I am...

Change Is Amazing

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

  Change has been an intricate part of my life. Change reared its ugly head when I was 13 and my mother passed away and I was left without a mother, a home, and embarking on a new journey. The journey was living with my sister and her family. I lasted there for 6...

A New Idea

by | Oct 1, 2013 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey, Weight

One week has passed since I got the hopeful news from Otolaryngologist. I have been processing the new information and ruminating on what my future looks like. Yes, I am nervous about my upcoming surgery October 9th. I am always a bit anxious when I am facing surgery,...

Hope Flutters

by | Sep 25, 2013 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey

Hope has taken over my heart. Seeping out of my skin and shining out of my eyes and my voice when I speak reigns with hope. I haven’t felt hope in a long time.  Since I got my trach I have been living in a dark place, though it may not seem like it. Yes, I was...

My Fears

by | Sep 24, 2013 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey

  “There is no fear in love dread does not exist but full-grown complete perfect love turns fear out of doors and expels every trace of error! For fear brings with it the thought of punishment and so he who is afraid has not reached the full maturity of love is...

The Path

by | Sep 19, 2013 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey, Weight

I have been reading my daily devotional “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young and this particular phrase she writes hit me hard. “Though I may lead you along paths that feel alien to you, trust that I know what I am doing. If you follow Me wholeheartedly, you will discover...

Ginger For Inflammation

by | Sep 18, 2013 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey

“Change is inevitable. It is sure to happen. You haven’t done anything wrong or bad or stupid. If something isn’t working in your life it is simply because you haven’t got the tools or techniques to access all that you really need to put it right.”  Penny C. McClean I...

I Choose To Communicate

by | Sep 12, 2013 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey

Today was one of those days that I showed my grumpiness, the dark side of being an ill person. I woke up this morning with my ankle hurting badly and only have 3 prednisone tablets left and not sure when the pharmacy will be shipping out my next prescription. I will...

I Choose Joy

by | Sep 11, 2013 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey

Finding joy with illness I believe is crucial for anyone with a chronic illness. It is so easy to be miserable and say there is no joy in my life. I have learned the smalls things bring me joy. What brings me joy? ·       Sitting in my apartment lobby, media room, or...

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