This morning I took the first of four pills that will protect me from typhoid next month. I take one on an empty stomach every other day for 7 days. The typhoid vaccine is the second to last vaccine in the lineup. I’ve also had 4 shots, and will start on my malaria pills the week before I leave for Ethiopia. Gearing up for this trip medically hasn’t been as…
I was telling my mother-in-law yesterday about the exhilarating feeling I had when I climbed the eagle perch and took the leap of faith at a ropes course a few years ago. I explained how my normal self would have hesitated, thought it through, and waited before tentatively jumping. I explained how on that day, I had made the decision to just go for it, climb without fear, take the…
Happy Easter from our family to yours. “The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.” Matthew 28:5-6
Ever since my celiac diagnosis last August, I have been planning a comeback race. After feeling weak and tired for so long, I couldn’t wait to start training for an event. Any kind of event that would show the return of my strength, the return back to normal. First I planned to do an Urbanathalon 5k in the fall, but my back went out. I thought I could at least…
You might notice that I’m taking it a little easy this week on blogging and social media. It wasn’t planned, but as I unexpectedly went “technology light” on Monday, it felt like the right thing to do for the entire week. As I quiet my mouth (or my typing fingers I guess), I am taking time to open my eyes and ears to those around me. I have been playing…
I was standing in a selfishly long hot shower last night when it hit me just how much I take clean water for granted. I thought back to how many times during the day that I used water from some sort of tap. -Wake up, take a drink of water -Brush my teeth -Wash my face -Pour a cup of coffee (made with clean water) -Wash my hands -Clean the…
This is our final week of giving thanks on Fridays. With the BlogHer program finishing up this week, Thursdays will now be free for Thankful Thursdays. I hope you will join in and link up! I’m going to be honest, I’m not so good at the chronic health problem thing. Since August, I’ve had more bad health days than good health days. It’s really wearing on my physically and emotionally.…