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I’ve just had one day of my life sucked away…
When the adrenaline finally slows… Sleep — lots of deep, deep sleep with vivid dreams. Moments of sudden exhaustion resulting in an instantaneous sleep — where you lay down and hours later wake up in the exact position that… Continue reading
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All Revved Up
Since the beginning of August I’ve been highly symptomatic (stomach distress, nearly constant pounding heart, higher pulse, nausea, rolling eyes, twitching hands and eyelids, etc.). I kept wondering what had suddenly changed…my habits were still the same: every two hours,… Continue reading
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36 Hour Hiatus
Thirty-six hours of reprieve from the nausea that has plagued me continuously since the beginning of August was all I got…yes, I keep track. When you even feel nauseous in your dreams, you keep track.For nearly two days, I’d been… Continue reading
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We Three & Some Summer Spontaneity at South Haven
The funeral was drawing to an end; in a few days I would have that empty ‘it’s over’ feeling. Alone, not knowing how to process the whirlwind of the last two weeks. I lamented to my cousins and a plan… Continue reading
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Stirring Up
I had blocked it out…shut it down…walled it away so, the bitterness and harshness settled at the bottom of my soul –the toxic chunks of actions and words. To ignore it made me think I felt giddy and light. I… Continue reading
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Sunlight & Vitamin D
Friday I had my yearly physical, and although I’m feeling better…I felt that something was still a little off, maybe Vitamin B? Vitamin C? so I prayed, “God, let there be progress.” And there was…I’m Vitamin D deficient…just hadn’t thought… Continue reading
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Aunt Janice–Loved Deeply
I shared this tribute about my Aunt Janice at her funeral on July 3, 2014: June 30th was a stormy day in Iowa when Aunt Janice was surrounded by family listening to her labored breathing… and then the… Continue reading
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How Are You Feeling?
I’m feeling better than I did a month ago And it’s not just because it’s summer break Two years ago ‘the beast’ was named: Carcinoid Syndrome And I was in a clinical trial waiting for the Ga68 Scan A year… Continue reading
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Celebration of Life — Dottie McGee
Dottie McGee & Lisa Witzenburg USP Walk of Fame Surprisingly, unexpectedly, my friend Dottie died on May 13th. Last fall, she introduced me for my induction into the USP Walk of Fame and her portrayal of me was so honoring… Continue reading
