Living with Multiple Sclerosis means appointments are part of the rhythm of my life. Add osteoarthritis and the realities of getting older, and suddenly my calendar tells a story I never planned on writing. Somewhere along the way, my doctors stopped being just specialists…and became my biggest allies.
Tag: Gratitude
When the Road Teaches You Where Home Is
After a year and a half of chasing our bucket list and living untethered, I thought we still had more road ahead of us. But somewhere along the way — and especially when we stepped into the house we would eventually call home — something shifted. This is a reflection on adventure, roots, and the quiet pull of family that reminds you where home really is.
Bucket List Living: Finding Joy Every Day
Between RV adventures and cozy days in the kitchen, I’m learning how to feed my soul and live my bucket list—one joyful moment at a time.
Embrace Love: Unshakeable Gift of Family & Our Favourite Avocado Feta Butter Lettuce Salad
My reflection on the love and support of family, paired with a fresh avocado butter lettuce salad recipe—simple, healthy, and perfect for sharing.
Overcoming MS: Still Standing After the Storms with a Quick Orzo Greek Salad Recipe
“Some days I move mountains. Other days, I rest and remind myself that I still moved”
Embracing the Power of Gratitude with a Savory Sweet & Sour Meatball Recipe
Let’s be honest — gratitude isn’t always easy, I get it and I am one who 100% knows how lucky I am. But I am also the first to admit that gratitude isn’t always easy. Especially when your body doesn’t cooperate. When you wake up already tired. When plans are cancelled again, because you just…
Winds of Change + Prime Rib & Hamburger Beef Barley Soup
Change — it’s funny how it can feel both terrifying and exciting all at once, isn’t it? We’ve made the big decision to sell our house, and as I stand in the middle of the chaos of boxes, paint cans, and “keep or donate” piles, I can’t help but feel every emotion at once. The…
Managing When Life Throws You A Curveball
When life throws a curveball, sometimes all you can do is hold tight to what matters most — family, faith, and small moments of joy. This week reminded me that love, laughter, and routine can be powerful anchors when the world feels uncertain.
finding My North Statr: Choosing My Words for the Year & Bean Soup and Sweet Skillet Cornbread
A new year, a fresh guiding light. I’m setting my intentions with three words — Authenticity, Intention, and Self-Reflection — as I learn to live slower, truer, and more purposefully (with a cozy recipe or two to sweeten the journey).
When Gratitude Turns to Frustration: One Patients Plea for Change
Canada’s healthcare system is in crisis — and those who need it most are being left behind. Over a million British Columbians don’t have a family doctor, and the cracks are widening. As someone living with chronic illness, I’ve had enough. Here’s my rant, and my plea for change.