http://thorninmyside.today.com A woman's journey living with chronic illness....His grace is sufficient! Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:17:36 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en   Join us for more Wordful Wednesday at 7 Clown Circus. When I look at pictures of myself (and resisting the urge to compare the image to Cindy Crawford or Heidi Klum), it is more recent pictures where I feel I look healthy.  Take picture 1 for instance: I was eighteen and was enjoying ... http://thorninmyside.today.com/2009/01/14/what-does-the-healthy-you-look-like/ Today's theme for Thankful Thursday is the precious words found in the Bible. Join us at Grace Alone for more TT posts. One of the things I value the most is peace.  Peace in our hearts, particularly during difficult circumstances, only comes from a relationship with Christ.  Here is one of ... http://thorninmyside.today.com/2009/01/08/thankful-thursday-precious-words/ We have all heard that it is important to eat breakfast- particularly if you take medications in the morning that you are supposed to take with food.  I am not much of a breakfast eater.  I like my coffee but have to be really interested to eat anything.  However, in ... http://thorninmyside.today.com/2009/01/07/breakfast-important-meal/ My naturopath, who is also an M.D, recommended several dietary changes for me recently based on my CRP (blood marker of inflammation in the body) and my whacky HDL and LDL levels.  In a nutshell, I am eliminating red meat, peanuts and dairy (except for yogurt) from my diet.  In addition, ... http://thorninmyside.today.com/2009/01/06/recipes-for-all-my-restrictions/ Sorry for my absence the last few weeks.  With the craziness of the holidays something had to give and blogging it was.  But, I am back and excited to share my healthy resolutions for 2009.  You can view my recommendations for setting realistic goals/resolutions at my business site, Organized Life ... http://thorninmyside.today.com/2009/01/03/healthy-goals-for-2009/ For more Thankful Thursday posts click here.  The theme for today is random.  As you know if you read this blog regularly (and if you don't how come? LOL) Isaiah 58 is my life chapter.  And so I want to thank God for some of the promises in that chapter today. This ... http://thorninmyside.today.com/2008/12/18/thankful-thursday-random/ People are often taken aback when I say that I am thankful for my illness.  There are many reasons that I feel that my MS diagnosis has been a blessing for me and my family.  I would have probably never slowed down and lived for the moment if not for ... http://thorninmyside.today.com/2008/12/15/pain-for-a-purpose/ When you are living with someone that has limitations due to a chronic illness it can be tempting to attempt to control their behavior.  I don't think people do this out of ill will or the intention of being upsetting but it is.  I hate when my hubby lovingly reminds ... http://thorninmyside.today.com/2008/12/12/family-friday-let-me-be/ I can't find my bleepin' (oops, had an Illinois governor moment LOL) keys- AGAIN.  Now, I know that many of you that don't live with a chronic illness can relate to this but those of you that do can relate on a completely different level.  Brain "fog" as this symptom ... http://thorninmyside.today.com/2008/12/11/brain-fog-moments/ Have you been there?  That room is spinning while you are standing still feeling that brings with it a wave of nausea and difficulty figuring out where you are in space.  Yes, vertigo is not a good feeling.  Vertigo can have different causes.  For most people, the problem is in the inner ... http://thorninmyside.today.com/2008/12/10/vertigo/