I just read that Yolanda & David Foster are divorcing after being together for nine years, four of those spent in marriage. That’s a very long time. Longer if you are with someone with a chronic illness because some of those days tend to be long, trying and frustrating. I…
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Sometimes Organic, DIY in my head
I love organic food, fabrics and products. I believe that being as natural as possible is needed. But at the end of the day, sometimes I like an In and Out burger. In and Out Burger is NOT organic. I love Etsy. Every year when Jaxon’s birthday rolls around, I…
Crohn's & Colitis
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RIP, Peter Parker
I’ve been pretty silent on social media over the past couple of weeks, even through Hippo’s birthday and my friend’s fashion event. I haven’t journaled about coaching or anything. Why? I’ve been unsure how to proceed with my blog and advocacy. A few days before Hippo turned 6, one of…
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Agent 6MP
I’m trying to make this sound so cool, but it isn’t. It actually really sucks! So, I’ve started Mercaptopurine aka 6mp. It’s a form of chemotherapy that is sometimes used by IBD patients to regulate their symptoms, as sort of a maintenance treatment. Sounds crazy right? I’m using Chemotherapy as a…
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The Close of the First Week
So, it’s the end of the first full week of coaching. Well , really two weeks I suppose because our team meeting was last week. But the most important thing is the kids and I made it through unscathed and victorious! I might have bathed in Topricin last night, but…
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Soccer Balls, Shin Guards & Cleats…OH MY!
Today is the first day of practice for the Purple Dragons. Tomorrow…first game. I’m not a complete wreck because I do have a great assistant coach that actually played and knows the game better than I do. I’m excited, actually. The kids are pumped and I think it’s gonna be…