Stories & reflections
A little encouragement for the everyday. Join me for stories, reflections, and lessons from a resilient heart.
Although the conversation happened weeks ago, his words stuck with me. We’d just shared a meal together and were updating one another on recent life happenings: He had a friend whose health was declining. I had a friend…
Read more: The Struggle with Acceptance. And Lightbulbs. →As you might recall, my theme-in-a-word this year is encouragement. Little did I know how much I would need it throughout my hospital adventure and all of its rippling effects on my life! Without a doubt, I can report that encouragement works. Indeed,…
Read more: The Wisdom of Trees →This week’s inspiration comes from a quote that will not leave me alone: Is it? I question. Ha. As most of you know, in this post-hospital way-too-long recovery journey, I’ve had a lot of questions: Why did this happen? How did this…
Read more: The Questions That Matter →Life has been pretty much transactional since I came home from the hospital ten weeks ago. I’ve had eleven doctor appointments, nine nursing visits, seven medication changes and four resulting side effects that have given this post-sepsis recovery path plenty of detours.…
Read more: A Time to Question Fear →Thanks so much for your thoughtful responses to my last update, Sunrise or Sunset: Where Am I Now. I’m happy to report my sun is still rising! What’s helping me? Here’s one thought that inspired me to keep shining this…
Read more: What Keeps Me Shining: Recovery Reflections →Yes, I’m back. Sort of. It’s been a heck of a ride since my July 13 hospitalization for sepsis. I needed my “medical leave” last month and appreciate your patience with me. I have so much to say, but need to…
Read more: Sunrise or Sunset: Where Am I? →After 17 days, I am finally back in my home. I am happy and so very grateful. What gave me strength to keep going through it all? You did. Your emails, phone calls, visits, gifts, cards, texts, meals,…
Read more: Home from the Hospital →Yep, I’m still soldiering through this gnarly hospital adventure. Here’s the scoop so far: Two days after an outpatient kidney stone procedure, a high fever and chills rendered me incapable of transferring into my wheelchair. A 911 call…
Read more: Hospital Update: The Word That Scared Me →
