Yearly Archives: 2015

African-Child — Each day I see road signs, texts, email, social media notifications, roadkill, grade reports, homework and recipes. I see owies, tears, defiance, friendship and compassion. I see rain, sun, and wind through the trees, but where do you see faith? I saw it today in the eyes of a widowed […]

Have you seen faith lately?

7 May, 2015 in Uncategorized by justlivinglikethis

Naturopathic-Medicine-Outside-the-Box-710x270 — I’ve never been one to like surprises and I’m not naive (anymore). I have traveled the world and lived big and large (more than I should have). I recognize there is much in this life I don’t know and I can learn something every day. I also have come to realize, […]

What I Didn’t Know – Lyme Awareness 101

6 May, 2015 in Uncategorized by justlivinglikethis

Four years ago I would never have believed that I could be living again. Four years ago, I was genuinely surprised to wake up each morning at at all. Four years ago I could not imagine driving a car again. Four years ago I couldn’t much imagine much at all. […]

Live a Little Bit at a Time

27 Apr, 2015 in Uncategorized by justlivinglikethis

identity-crisis — I am not Lyme. Lyme is not me. My identity is not in Lyme, but I have a changed identity from the Lyme. It has forever changed me, and mostly for the better emotionally and spiritually. Fingerprints can be left on your life from a job, a relationship, an experience […]

I am not Lyme. Lyme is not me.

10 Apr, 2015 in Uncategorized by justlivinglikethis

avril-lavigne-01-435 — I don’t know Avril Lavigne, just like I didn’t know Yolanda Foster until LYME. Now they know what I know and felt what I felt and feel what I feel. Now they are sisters in this illness and suffering. Its not just that she is famous. I have said it […]

Avril Lavigne – and what you should REALLY know about ...

1 Apr, 2015 in Uncategorized by justlivinglikethis

WorldMapof Reader March 2015 copy — Did you know that you were one in sixty six? One in sixty six countries around the world that read this blog so far this year. One in ninety one last year. Let’s break one hundred this year, let’s grow and reach hearts and heal. Thank you. Thank you for […]

One in 66 and counting…..Thank You

31 Mar, 2015 in Uncategorized by justlivinglikethis

no apollo 13 — I used to blame it on Mommy Brain. The more diapers I’ve changed, the more I would forget. Interruptions, crying, lack of sleep, hormones – all of it contributed to the condition I had. Forgetfulness. I used to be so responsible, so professional, so smart. What happened? So I thought […]

I will forget you – An Ode to Forgetfulness

30 Mar, 2015 in Uncategorized by justlivinglikethis

liberty — The news is ablaze with discussions- subjective and opinionated and vindictive – about “to vaccinate or not to vaccinate”, that is the question. I have a more important question to vent about because it is not really about vaccination. That is the platform from which they are launching the biggest […]

Where is Our Medical Freedom Going? A Rant Again……

12 Feb, 2015 in Uncategorized by justlivinglikethis

sick9kid — Dear Hurting Child of Mine (and to all those hurting children/teens that some I know and thousands I don’t know), First of all, I want you to know that I am sorry for your suffering and hardships. I would take it instantly upon myself if I could. I love you […]

Dear Hurting Child of Mine – An Open Letter to ...

2 Feb, 2015 in Uncategorized by justlivinglikethis

I originally did this just as a Facebook post a couple of days ago in response to an article posted on Hollywood Life, but after the incredible feedback from my rant today, I wanted to give this a more widespread audience because its soooo important we stay informed and not […]

5 Things They Don’t Know About Lyme, but are Printing ...

23 Jan, 2015 in Uncategorized by justlivinglikethis