I remember the moment I knew something was wrong. It was late afternoon on that fateful day, June 16, 2016. I had been home mere seconds upon our return from the most amazing road trip across the United States of America. I immediately started journaling my unfortunate symptoms and all the variables surrounding my now, very …
As a coping mechanism, I began honing my skill in the art of invisibility. I began shutting out the people I love and trust the most. Seclusion was becoming more and more attractive. I hated living in my own little world, but at the same time, I also loved living in my own little world. My … Continue reading A Light at the End of the Tunnel (Part II)
I JUST HOPE IT’S NOT THE TRAIN! The MRI of my cervical and thoracic spine revealed minor arthritic changes on one spinal disc. My family doctor and I were now at an impasse. He said there was no way this minor issue was causing such intense pain in my entire body. I was …
When I was young, I had a new friend at school. I often wondered why she wanted to be my friend because I thought she was the prettiest and most popular girl in the entire 4th grade. I guess this whole “popularity” thing started young here in the USA. She would eventually invite me to …
For this post, I have to go back in time a minute or two. Okay...twenty-three years to be exact. What an exhilarating day that was, and this wasn’t even the day we received our awesome Christmas gift either! That will come much later, but I will do my best to keep this post short and …
Gerry and I are what many may call an “old fashioned” couple. I truly wouldn’t have it any other way because that’s what totally works for us! I am more than pleased with our thirty-one year marriage. We are both blessed with full time jobs. We graciously split responsibilities of owning our home. When I …
My Alternate Universe 