One year at Christmas, I unwrapped two beautiful blouses from my Grandmother. I loved both of them, so I ran upstairs to try one of them on. As I excitedly ran down the stairs to show my Grandmother what the new shirt looked like on, she exclaimed "What, you don't like the other one?" Of course I couldn't wear two at a time...... Read more
In 1860, Florence Nightingale commented on the positive impact of small animals on those with chronic illness. Over 100 years later, the health benefits of interacting with animals have been well documented. Surprsingly, it does not matter what type of pet you get - it could be a dog, cat, parakeet, or fish. The only thing that matters is that... Read more
The holiday season can be difficult for everyone. It's no surprise that those of us with chronic illnesses may find the demands of shopping for gifts, spending large amounts of money, attending parties and family gatherings, and entertaining house guests stressful. There is good news, though. With a chronic illness, your holiday season can... Read more
1. Do what you love -- a lot.If you don't have something, get something. Try new things, you never know, you might find a hidden talent. Take a class, volunteer. Like children? Find a school and read to the kids. Like animals? Volunteer at the Humane Society. Find something that makes you happy and makes you feel useful and wanted. It... Read more