My reflection on the love and support of family, paired with a fresh avocado butter lettuce salad recipe—simple, healthy, and perfect for sharing.
Tag: Mindset
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…
Bucket List: Dreams to Reality with a Spicy Beer Chili Recipe
Why do we wait until things take a turn for the worse to start a bucket list?
My Action Plan for MS – Weathering the Storms & A bonus of Smoked Burnt Ends Pork Belly
Living with Multiple Sclerosis means learning to expect the unexpected — flares happen, and they can turn a normal day upside down. Over the years, I’ve built my own action plan for when MS tries to take the wheel. From being honest with loved ones and tracking symptoms to practicing self-compassion and finding joy in small things (like a bowl of cornbread or time in the garden), these steps help me navigate the storms with grace, grit, and a little bit of hope.
What doctors may not tell you when you are first diagnosed with MS
When I was first diagnosed with MS, I had no idea what to expect. Over time, I’ve learned that doctors can’t tell you everything—because every journey is unique. Here’s what I wish I’d known back then about living, learning, and finding grace through the unknown.
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.
Angry No More
As I do every year when August rolls around, my thoughts drift to my mom. It’s not that I don’t think of her at other times, but the weeks leading up to her birthday always bring a different kind of reflection. A soft tug on my heart. A remembering. When I sat down to write…