This time of year can be overwhelming. Let’s face it, it IS overwhelming especially when life is already busy. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed just getting through the day. When our health is compromised we’re forced to slow down! To rest during Christmas, the busiest time of year [Read more…]
7 Steps to Organizing a Great Christmas Even With a Chronic Illness
Chronic Illness and Christmas
Every year as October came to its end I would begin to stress about the holidays. When you have a chronic illness and especially brain fog, common among Lymies, the holidays can bring about an overwhelm that is unlike any other time of year. It doesn’t have to be that way and so I want to share my 7 secrets for organizing a great Christmas, even if you have a chronic illness. [Read more…]
Merry Christmas
I am so very thankful for each and every one of you who faithfully read my blog. I love hearing from you, hearing your stories and how my posts encourage you. It makes a difference knowing the things I write and share are helpful.
Will You Be Present For Christmas?
Are you feeling it yet? That pressure to make the next few days a magical perfection of Christmas Bliss? Are you so busy that you’re incapable of truly being present for Christmas?
On the Search for Healthier Christmas Cookies
I’ve already shared how much I love Christmas baking. Before Lyme disease, my list of favorite baked goods was quite long. I could bake for an entire week and I was totally in my happy place.
My Annual Christmas Shopping Date
Preparing for Christmas used to be quite a bit stressful for me, mostly of my own doing. I was a perfectionist, love Christmas and love to have everything beautiful and magical for my family.
When You’re Too Old For Santa
It happened this year, my 9-year-old son asked me point blank if Santa was real. He is the youngest of four, he has three older sisters who never believed in Santa. For reasons all our own, my husband and I chose not to do the Santa thing when they were growing up.
Caring for Those Struggling Through The Holidays
It might be hard to believe but not everyone is looking forward to the holidays. Not everyone is surrounded by large, wonderful, happy families. Some have families that have been broken apart by disagreements, divorce, or a prodigal child.
Learning About Christmas From a Shepherd
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This year we decided to invite a shepherd into our home. He is only about 12 inches tall and he hides each night waiting for my son to search for him in the morning. He is The “Shepherd On the Search” from DaySpring. I’m not an affiliate with DaySpring but when I learned about this set I instantly [Read more…]
Christmas With Chronic Illness – 5 Tips For Making it Beautiful
It’s here, it’s upon us! The holiday season is now in full swing. Christmas with chronic illness is hard and I wondered, are you feeling it yet? Discouragement, overwhelm, frustration, defeat? I wanted to encourage you before you go too far down that road. I know it all too well! I’ve experienced it, lived it and quite frankly, I’m writing this to remind myself.