Apparently, I’m a gardener. An overflowing crop of tomatoes and cucumbers got me thinking about what happens when life gives us more than we planned for—and inspired two delicious garden fresh recipes along the way.
Tag: Positivity
Choosing Joy Without Ignoring Reality
Life isn’t always easy, and choosing joy doesn’t mean pretending it is. Living with Multiple Sclerosis has taught me that gratitude and grief can exist side by side. In this post, I’m sharing what it means to embrace life’s beautiful moments without ignoring the hard ones—and why a warm bowl of Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup feels like the perfect reminder that comfort often comes in the simplest forms.
Confessions of the World’s Most Awkward Gardener
If there were awards for awkward gardening, I’d bring home the gold medal. Between mystery bulbs, flowers I’ve nearly mistaken for weeds, and a salad dressing recipe I waited 42 years to get my hands on, this post is a reminder that sometimes the best things in life bloom when we least expect them.
Cooking When Your Body Doesn’t Cooperate – Simple swaps, gentle shortcuts, and grace on flare days
Some days cooking feels like therapy. Other days, it feels impossible. In this honest reflection on life with MS, I share the simple shortcuts, kitchen systems, and grace that help me keep feeding the people I love—even when my body has other plans.
What MS Has Taken — and What It’s Unexpectedly Given Me
Living with MS has changed more than my body—it’s changed how I see my life. This is an honest look at what it’s taken, what it’s given, and how I’ve learned to hold both at the same time.
The Quiet Joy of Growing Things Again
One garden bed, one homemade meal, and one quiet evening at a time — alongside homemade pink lemonade and cozy French onion soup made for slowing down and staying awhile.
20 Years Living with MS: Lessons, Lemonade, and Learning to Slow Down
After 20 years with Multiple Sclerosis, I’m reflecting on the lessons, resilience, humour, and unexpected joy that chronic illness has brought — plus a little reminder that sometimes turning lemons into lemonade includes actual lemon loaf.
Hydrangeas, Hope & The Joy of a New-to-Us Garden
Moving into a new-to-us home turns every garden season into a bit of a treasure hunt. This spring, a quietly resilient hydrangea reminded me that blooming doesn’t have to be loud or perfect — sometimes it simply means showing up again. A gentle reflection on gardening, living with MS, and finding comfort in slow, steady growth… plus a simple lemon herb chicken recipe inspired by the season.
More Than Medicine ~ When Doctors Become Allies
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.
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.