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…
Tag: Resilience
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?
Managing MS: Navigating Social Media Challenges
I’m not too proud to say I can turn a molehill into a mountain but it can always go back the other way
When Life (and MS) Tells You It’s Time to Pivot – Tysabri to Mavenclad
When MS changes the plan sometimes the only choice is to pivot – with faith, courage and a little grit
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.
When Managing Becomes a Full Time Job: Living with Chronic Illness Burnout
Living with a chronic illness can feel like working overtime without a day off. Between managing symptoms, appointments, and emotions, burnout is bound to happen. Here’s how I’ve learned to recognize it, cope with it, and remind myself that grace and gratitude matter just as much as grit. Because even when life gets heavy, there’s still room for grace, grit, and a little Jalapeño Jelly.
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.
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…
I’ve Grown Up With You
To say I’ve grown up with my husband is probably an understatement of epic proportions