Do what you can, with what you have, where you are. ~Theodore Roosevelt Over the past few months, I’ve been sharing some stories about the Lyme diagnosis my sons and I received a year ago. My writing reflects my personal experience and my honest feeling about our treatment since our diagnosis: . . .
Into the Light
Dare to reach out your hand into the darkness, to pull another hand into the light. ~Norman B. Rice Over the past few days, the early morning temperature has been hovering in the mid-‘30s; I don’t like these low temperatures and the feeling of being cold from head to toe. I’ve always . . .
The Breakdown
Get mad, then get over it. ~Colin Powell A few weeks ago, when took my younger son in for neurotherapy, I shared the positive strides we'd seen since he started treatment with Erica, one of the office staff. I had just written "Successful Communication" and was feeling good about the results . . .
Time Suck
How long a minute is, depends on which side of the bathroom door you're on. - Zall's Second Law Note: Recently, I made the decision to share more about my family’s Lyme diagnosis and treatment; part of it is cathartic, and in part to help increase awareness about the impact of Lyme. There are . . .
Another Victory
If we are facing in the right direction, all we have to do is keep on walking. ~Buddhist Saying Note: Recently, I made the decision to share more about my family’s Lyme diagnosis and treatment; part of it is cathartic, and in part to help increase awareness about the impact of Lyme. As my . . .
Day at a Time
I think in terms of the day's resolutions, not the years. ~Henry Moore Note: Recently, I made the decision to share more about my family’s Lyme diagnosis and treatment; part of it is cathartic, and in part to help increase awareness about the impact of Lyme. When I had to take my car in for . . .
Lifting the Veil
The walls we build around us to keep sadness out also keeps out the joy. ~Jim Rohn Note: Recently, I made the decision to share more about my family’s Lyme diagnosis and treatment; part of it is cathartic, and part is to help increase awareness about the impact of Lyme. At my doctor’s visit . . .
Remembrance Day
In war, there are no unwounded soldiers. ~José Narosky Yesterday, while looking at the “Memories” feed on my Facebook page, I stopped scrolling when I came across a post from November 13, 2013; my post that day was a “check-in” at the California Cancer Center in San Mateo followed by three . . .
A Small Inquiry
Sometimes the littlest inquiries produce the biggest results. ~T. Guillemets I am often asked how I got Lyme. I found out I had Lyme last year - nearly 40 years after the known tick bite – and finding out was purely by chance. I had made an appointment for my son with a new doctor; my hope . . .
Wise Words
"Keep up your spirit......it will take you to great heights, beyond your imagination" – M.J. Supanich (my Mom) – July 6, 2016. My Mom made this statement to me nearly three weeks before she passed away. Little did I know that the day she said it was one of the last quality days I had with her . . .