Soothing, cold air
I’ve spent the day dragging myself between bed and the bathroom floor. A migraine and overpowering nausea took control of my day. But when the sun went down, Mama suggested […]
Ready for the sequel
After our exciting week, today was a happily horizontal day in our home. Plus, I’m pretty wiped out from yesterday’s treatment. This afternoon, Mama and I re-watched the movie “Mamma […]
Bright spots on infusion day
Today was infusion day for me. It’s been nearly a year since I started this chemotherapy treatment for my Crohn’s Disease, and it has been making a big difference in […]
Going to bed early
We have a big, exciting weekend ahead of us, but I”m totally exhausted already. So tonight I’m posting a little earlier than I often do because I’m going to bed […]
New pharmacy and lab
Our hospital recently opened a new building with medical offices, imaging, lab, and pharmacy — and it is around the corner from our home. Today was my first trip there; it […]
Day 900
Today’s #OneGoodThing is reaching the 900-day milestone of finding and writing about surprising silver linings. I hope this blog project has helped you recognize something good in whatever challenges you face. Day […]
Early infusion
Having spent more time on the bathroom floor the last three weeks due to a flare of my Crohn’s Disease, I was thrilled to snag a cancellation at my hospital’s […]
Insistent companion
I’ve been spending more time on the cold bathroom floor lately as my Crohn’s Disease has been flaring. I was quietly miserable in the bathroom earlier today, when suddenly Paisley […]
Vertical progress
After a rough go yesterday, I was very grateful to finally keep down liquids today, because it meant avoiding a trip to the ER for dehydration. I even became vertical […]
Cold, clean floor
A year ago today my doctor saw ulcers on my colon and told me I have Crohn’s disease. It’s a relief to know what’s been causing a lifetime of gut […]
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