The need to rest
Today my brain battled it out with my guts to torture me. It was migraine vs. Crohn’s flare; and I’m not sure who won, but it wasn’t me. Nothing seemed […]
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gabriana
Writer/Editor, Artist/Maker, Family Caregiver, Perpetually Positive Spoonie, chai and mint chocolate lover with two sweet, wee rescue dogs
Whose bed?
Paisley got back into my bed this morning and reclaimed it as her own — pillow and all! I’d gotten up to prepare my daily B12 injection. Paisley’s bold move […]
A good laugh every time
This is my new favorite funny video making the rounds on Facebook. We just can’t stop watching it and laughing each time! Today’s #OneGoodThing was laughing over this video with […]
Memories of a different life
This photo of me and Mama enjoying the beach at Donner Lake popped up on our Facebook “On This Day” memories today. It was about eight or nine years ago. […]
Caregiver props
This afternoon, as Mama and I finished eating lunch together, she turned to me and said how much she enjoyed the care I put into making her plate of food […]
Keeping me company
Between my overactive bladder and my Crohn’s Disease, I spend A LOT of time in the bathroom. Fortunately, we have the sweetest dog who likes to stand guard and watch […]
Finally on Netflix
Mama and I watched the movie “Lion” on Netflix tonight, and we were both brought to tears. We’d wanted to see this movie since it received six Oscar nominations earlier […]
Acceptance
I am learning to accept my current limitations. Yesterday’s limitation was that I used up all of my energy dragging my ass to the doctor’s office, pharmacy, and grocery store. […]
Getting through the day
My Crohn’s Disease flare-up has been getting worse lately and I’ve barely been able to function all week. Today’s #OneGoodThing was getting through the day. Day 201 of 365. And Day […]
Crepe myrtle explosion begins
One of the crepe myrtle trees in our front yard has FINALLY started blooming! We have been following their progress all summer, eagerly awaiting the brilliant blooms. Though both trees […]
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