1913-1994

today marks 15 years since my grandma died.  it’s hard for me to believe in some ways.  that woman was such a vital part of my life, although i didn’t know it at the time (unfortunately).  it may sound silly to some and rude to others, but the last time i was at her grave [...]

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a stone tree you say?

several weeks ago, i had full intentions on working with my sugar loaf quilt and get those borders sewn together and on.  i truly looked forward to it and diligently counted down the days until i could turn on the machine and have at it.  yet, here i am, 3 days into my break, and [...]

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i’m still kickin’

yes, it has been awhile.  no excuses other than just incredibly busy with school, studying and life in general.  last night i had a huge final and my clinical assessments.  this morning, i am feeling a much, much lighter load on my shoulders.   i finished up the first level of my nursing classes [...]

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5 years later

in april of 2004, i was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis after living in constant pain for 15 years.  i had never heard of the disease, so my questions to the diagnosing doctor were few.  he referred me to a rheumatologist and sent me on my way with a prescription for pain killers.  i promptly got the [...]

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24 hours

 
 
since yesterday was the first full day of my summer break, i decided to pamper myself a bit by giving myself a pedicure.  i followed that up with some reading. 

i then did the unheard of (for me).  i took a quick nap.  felt wonderful!
feeling rather guilty after my nap, i decided to be responsible and [...]

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