The Next Eight Weeks: Part One – Trees, Seizures, and Near-Death Experiences (Oh My!)
Hey everyone! It’s been a minute, hasn’t it? Truth be told, the last few weeks have been a bit of a rollercoaster, and I needed some time to…
The Sunflower Umbrella Lady: An Origin Story
Hello, friends! I’m absolutely thrilled to report a victory in the sleep department! After weeks of back pain, I finally managed to sleep on my side last night….
Holy Moly, I Might Be Moving to Saba! (Or Maybe Just New Jersey?)
Okay, folks, buckle up because life has officially decided to throw a curveball (or maybe a tropical fruit basket?) our way. After weeks of feeling like a perpetually…
Yard Time, Puppy Antics, and…Farmer’s Lung?!
Hey everyone, welcome back to my little corner of the internet! Life’s been…well, let’s just say eventful since my last update. Let’s dive in, shall we? Sunday was…
Cot Life, Coffee Catastrophes, and Weekend Visitors
Hey everyone, welcome back to the saga of my broken ankles! This week’s installment covers Wednesday through Saturday, a mixed bag of triumphs, tribulations, and thankfully, some much-needed…
Trials, Tribulations &… Trees?!
So, Dave had Friday off. Which meant I had company all day! This is a new development, thanks to a four-day work week trial and some “use it…
Home Alone: The Wheelchair Chronicles (and More Adventures In Caffeination!)
Well, folks, I officially graduated to “mostly unsupervised” this week. Tuesday marked my first real solo day, and let me tell you, it was…an experience. Let’s just say…
Recovery, the Hard Way: A Journey of Resilience and Support
Ah, recovery. It’s a word that conjures up images of cozy blankets, endless cups of tea, and the gentle sound of birds chirping outside your window. But let…
Jailbreak: My Return Home After the Great Fall
Well, folks, let me tell you about the wild ride that was my return home from the hospital—a journey that felt more like a jailbreak than a leisurely…
My Less Than Five Star Medical Stay (Spoiler Alert: No Mint on the Pillow)
So, after the whirlwind of St. Raphael’s, Yale got me checked in around 9pm. My wonderful husband, Dave, headed home, and I thought, “Finally! An end to this…