Beginning Again!

by | Aug 20, 2014 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey, Weight

  The last month I have been in a funky mood. The disappointment of not getting rid of my trach because of the swelling after my surgery had me reeling. I needed to take some time to reflect and make choices in where I want to go. While reflecting I slept a lot,...

Don’t Despair

by | Aug 15, 2014 | The Magnificent Journey

  I wasn’t sure that I was all together interested in reading “Don’t Despair” by Matias Daslgaard but I was offered the chance to read it and so I took it. I’m glad I did. Daslgaard letters from his uncle Morten felt similar to me reading letters from my dad...

A Frozen Treat

by | Aug 14, 2014 | Inspiring Nutrition, The Magnificent Journey

I was given a free sample of this product in exchange for my review. My review is my own and no money was given. I had the opportunity to try some Greek yogurt for free. The brand was Healthy Choice. I used several coupons to get the flavors of Blueberry, Vanilla...

Hiit It!

by | Aug 9, 2014 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey

  Moving has been one of the things that I have missed since I’ve started my healing journey with my Vasculitis 5 years ago. Since my first surgery in 2009 until my last one July 24, 2014 I have been dreaming about moving my body. This last surgery gave me more...

You Can, You Will

by | Aug 7, 2014 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey

    I was given the opportunity to read Joel Osteen’s new book “You Can, You Will”. I am glad I read this delightful book. I needed encouragement this week. The premise of Osteen’s book is that God wants us to ask and expect the unexpected and the impossible...

To Live is Christ

by | Aug 4, 2014 | The Magnificent Journey

  “The Live is Christ” by Beth Moore illustrates the life of Paul. To be honest before I read Beth Moore’s book about Paul and started reading Acts and now Roman’s I didn’t like Paul at all. I thought he was a chauvinist pig.  I thought he hated women. I was...

Triathlon It Hurts

by | Aug 2, 2014 | Books/Music

  “Triathlon It Hurts” by Gary Smith and Justin Roberts is a wonderful book of inspiration from those who participate in the triathlon. In each showcase they share their wisdom of how they train, the difficulties, and even their success. Since I am relearning and...

C-Dif

by | Jul 28, 2014 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey

Saturday evening I woke up throwing up and having diaherra. Not fun at all. I ended up throwing up a lot of the soup I had that day. I didn’t even digest my meals or the pain medication that I took. I texted my caregiver, my neighbor, and my sister in hopes that...

I am Blessed

by | Jul 27, 2014 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey

  I am sitting on my bed enjoying the atmosphere of my home. I am sad to report that my surgery on July 24th did not go as planned. I had my sister Carri write down what Dr. Anderson said to her and my brother Rob while I was in recovery. Trachea is small like a...

Last Day!

by | Jul 23, 2014 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey

    I will be getting off of the computer and probably won’t be back on until Saturday. I don’t know if I will be taking my lap top to the hospital or not. I won’t know the exact time for my surgery until after 4 tonight, but I know it was...

Many Possibilities

by | Jul 16, 2014 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey

  Man, the weeks seem to be going by faster and faster. In eight days I will be trachless. I will be going in for my 50th throat surgery. I will be going to sleep with a trach and then waking up without one. I am overjoyed with all the possibilities. There is a...

The Honor Key

by | Jul 14, 2014 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey

  “The Honor Key” by Russell Evans writes about honor. What do you think of when you hear the word honor? For me, I think showing respect, compassion, thoughtfulness, and being kind. Evans writes about what honor looks like in Jesus and how to accomplish it in...

The Possibilities

by | Jul 10, 2014 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey

I have some news to share. I saw Dr. Anderson on Tuesday and it looks like I will be having another surgery. Not a dilation surgery. The surgery will be where they will cut off the flap of granulation that I have gotten from the taking out and putting back in my trach...

The Sacred Year

by | Jun 30, 2014 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey

  “The Sacred Year” by Michael Yankoski book is amazing. I thoroughly enjoyed reading every word. He goes on a sojourn in discovering himself and his relationship with God.  I felt a kinship with Yankoski in that he explored silence, praying, and community during...

International Night

by | Jun 28, 2014 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey

  “International Night” by Mark Kurlansky and Talia Kurlansky is a wonderful cookbook full of different recipes from around the world. The go into detail about the tools you will need and even about the origins of the recipes. I was inspired by this cookbook and...

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