School is back in session! For me that means lots of driving, dealing with other drivers, providing lunches for multiple children, and helping the grandchildren with homework along with my normal responsibilities. It can get a bit crazy at times. But remembering that I can only control my reactions to any given situation isContinue reading “You are only in control of your reactions”
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Learning to reframe our thoughts
We can all benefit from learning to reframe our thoughts. Living with an Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury and Chiari Malformation has caused me to fight daily to reframe my thoughts as I face many deficits. Daily many of us face things such as lack of sleep, high pain levels, spasming, lack of muscle control andContinue reading “Learning to reframe our thoughts”
Overcoming Negative My Anxiety
This picture was taken while I was enjoying my morning coffee. God’s perfect canvas. Four years ago, I was in rehab. learning to stand and walk after my Incomplete SCI. Today, I am blessed to be on my first long distance family vacation. Surprisingly, I almost decided not to go as my anxieties grew toContinue reading “Overcoming Negative My Anxiety”
Significance
O Lord, what a variety of things you have made! In wisdom you have made them all. The earth is full of your creatures. Psalm 104:24 Each one of us is a unique creature of God that was created to enjoy all thatGod has made. We all play a part in this world, but weContinue reading “Significance”
Resilient
Often when faced with chronic illness and/or injury we tell yourselves and others that we cannot do (you fill in the blank). Yet the reality is that we can and often do the tasks. Sometimes the task seems impossible, but I know from personal experience that with a little bit of hard work and practiceContinue reading “Resilient”