Monthly Archives: August 2009

A Great Time at the Fair!

This week was our county’s fair and I really wanted to take Tyler, even though I would have to contend with the pain in my calves and flaring Costochondritis.  I just wanted to do something normal with my little boy!
I tried to take a nap before I had to get ready but spent most of [...]

It’s Always Something

I have often described myself as an old car.  You fix one thing on me and another thing breaks down. And so it goes.  My first couple of sessions with my new physical therapist have gone well. But due to situations beyond my control it has been necessary for me to do more inside and [...]

Tuesdays With Tyler: One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish

Grant grew up with fish and little frogs all of his life so last week, Tyler for the first time got to pick out pets of his own.  Deciding on Betta fish due to their reputation for heartiness, Grant took Tyler to the pet store and Tyler chose a red Betta and a blue Betta. [...]

Weekends and Summers Can Be So Hard

Weekends and summers can be so hard for the chronically ill, especially if you’re a woman. Every Sunday night I thank God I made it through another weekend and on Monday morning I feel like the walking (laying) dead!  It’s the same for so many women whom I know who are sick.  Sick or not, [...]