Less pain, more vertical
The antibiotics are finally kicking in, and my infected kidney is feeling less angry and violent. Today’s #OneGoodThing is starting to feel a bit better at last! Day 239 of 365. And […]
Not one dose missed
Giving myself an injection every day is still one of the most difficult parts of my day. I’ve learned that a lifelong needle phobia doesn’t disappear just because you’re forced […]
Sweet pictures from Mama
My migraine still wouldn’t quit today, so Mama took pictures of the flowers in our garden. She sent them to me in an email, telling me she hoped I felt […]
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 […]
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