I think growing up with a disabled mom gave me an understanding of how hurtful judging others for their differences can be. Living with multiple sclerosis and coping with the progression of the disease has made me even more aware of this. A recent personal experience brought forth the emotions this kind of judgment puts … More 5 Things You Should Ask Yourself Before You Speak
I’m always in search of easy recipes for those days that fatigue hits me like a ton of bricks. I love pasta salads for that reason. I can prepare it in steps to make it easier on me. Yesterday was one of those days. I’ve made lemon coconut curry before as a hot dish but … More Lemon Coconut Curry Pasta Salad
I was talking to my mom the other day. She asked me how things were going and we were talking about some of the difficulties with daily activities and ways we have adapted. I mentioned to her that I have to remind Greg when we are out to walk in front of me. The reason … More Happy Mother’s Day
Just two days before WalkMS 2016. Beautiful Butterflies has raised $3567 so far. Great job team! I owe a big thank you to Greg without him this wouldn’t be possible. I’m a bit torn this time and didn’t expect to feel this way. Don’t get me wrong. I’m still excited and looking forward to it very … More Mixed Emotions
Our story. Through my eyes. When I met Greg I was in no way looking for anything. I was happy with my life the way it was. Just my kids and I. I loved my job and spent my off days working in the yard or on some project in the house. I wasn’t against … More In Need of a Friend
This is another one of my favorites. The combination of flavors just works so well together and the chicken always turns out so moist. Marinating the chicken: If at all possible I do this early in the morning or even the night before. 1 clove fresh garlic (minced) 1 T. crushed red pepper flakes ½ … More Mandarin Grilled Chicken with Sweet Potato Fries
The Blogger Recognition Award comes to me from A Spoonie’s Tale. Thank you SpoonieMom for the nomination. It’s an honor to be nominated by a fellow blogger and Spoonie. The rules of this award are: Thank the blogger who nominated you. Write a post and display the award. Share in your post a brief history … More The Blogger Recognition Award
Meet my kids! My other kids that is. I thought I would just have some fun and introduce my fur babies. Niko and Max. (AKA Maximus) Yes like the Gladiator! Not my doing…lol. I think it fits him though. Niko is a gentle soul. He was a rescue and I believe we were meant to find each … More Niko and Max
I don’t usually visit my social sites on the weekend. Only occasionally if I’m home by myself and I have nothing else to do. Saturday happened to be one of those days. The first post I saw was one from a friend I met through a MS group that we both belong to. A fellow … More What Ifs
My day starts with getting out of bed. You say big deal right! We all start our day that way. True but let me explain why it is a big deal. I imagine someone watching me do this and vision how funny it must look. Actually they might not think it’s funny at all but … More Laugh till it hurts
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