A healing blessing
Today was my first full day home after a weeklong hospitalization for severe shingles. Unfortunately, the nerve pain in my head and neck is still excruciating. I’m just glad to […]
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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
Finally leaving the hospital
For the last week I’ve been hospitalized with severe shingles. I am massively grateful to be home now. The angry, red rash across half my neck and head is slowing […]
Surviving another hospital day
Today is my sixth day in the hospital with severe shingles. So much more than just a rash, I’m in constant pain. I’m massively disappointed right now as there was […]
Bathroom window view
Yep, I’m still hospitalized with severe shingles. The great news is that the rash is finally starting to improve! Unfortunately, the nerve pain just won’t quit. Being is isolation is […]
Tiny steps in the right direction
Unfortunately I’m still hospitalized, but my shingles finally stopped getting worse! Hooray!!! The rash even looks a tiny bit better in some parts of my neck. A nurse admitted to […]
My sweet hospital companions
Severe shingles has me hospitalized for the time being. I’m relieved to finally get proper treatment, even if I’m still not improving. Despite the physical misery, I’m also massively disappointed […]
Virtual Mama hugs
I’m still in the hospital–in isolation. For severe shingles on my neck and head. It is utter misery. Mama Jude is a trooper and comes to visit every day, decked […]
Finally being taken seriously
For the last five days I’ve been fighting off shingles and it has only got worse each day. Thankfully my primary care doctor was back in the office today. She […]
A DIY Website roadmap
This morning I joined an informative webinar about how to create a website storefront. The virtual event was hosted by a new friend from Craftcation, Rebecca Inkrote. Having this website […]
Funny kitchen towel
This week is still awful health-wise. So I’m trying to distract myself from the pain. This funny kitchen towel brought a smile to my face and seemed quite appropriate. Today’s […]
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