August 2019 – Life As An Anomaly

5 Myths You May Have Heard About Sarcoidosis — Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research.

5 Myths You May Have Heard About Sarcoidosis — Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research. Sarcoidosis is a rare disease, affecting an estimated 150,000-200,000 Americans. Most people have never even heard of sarcoidosis, and many who have don’t know all the facts. There is a lot of misinformation about sarcoidosis out there, even within the medical community….

Cee’s Black And White Photo Challenge: Letters M or N

Photo Essay: A Walk On The Beach

I went for a walk on the beach on a gloomy day. No one else was there except for some kids boogie boarding. And one hungry seagull. Sometimes you need to be alone just to gather your thoughts or just be, even if it is ten minutes on a gloomy beach. It can revive you….

Wednesday Words Of Wisdom: Why Do People?

Biotechs Are Fighting To Treat Sarcoidosis And Other Autoimmune Disease

While we mostly think of disease as being caused by bacteria or viruses, an illness can often occur when the body’s own defenses turn against itself. Here we’ll take a look at seven rare autoimmune diseases you may not have heard of and what biotechs are doing to treat them. — Read on labiotech.eu/features/rare-autoimmune-diseases-biotech/

Defying The Rules And Living

When I first discovered that I had a hole in my heart, I was told that for six months afterwards I would need to take it easy. I needed to give the heart time to grow tissue over the plug that was placed in the hole, otherwise, if I fell too hard or anything like…

The Weekend Revisit Of: On This Journey Together But Driving Individually

I receive a few emails a day, and some comments on the blog and Facebook. A lot of the comments and emails are supportive and a lot are pleading. Pleading for help with this disease called sarcoidosis. The thing is, the only way I can help is with emotional support. I can either figuratively hold…

Cee’s Black And White Photo Challenge: Things Made From Wood

Thank You Mum.

For mum. I miss you. I love you. All I have and all I feel Is all because of you All I reap is all I sow And love is our living proof Thank you for life Thank you for everything I stand here in Grace and Gratitude And I thank you … Seasons come…

Thoughtless Thursday: 8.22.19

Wednesday Words Of Wisdom: Obstacles And Detours

How I Travel With My Invisible Disability – Condé Nast Traveler

Invisible disabilities don’t have to hold travelers back. By requesting services you’re entitled to, you can successfully navigate any airport or trip. — Read on http://www.cntraveler.com/story/how-i-travel-with-my-invisible-disability

The Truth About Dealing With Heart Failure – Consumer Reports

Heart failure affects 1 in 5 adults and can shorten life. Consumer Reports offers advice on how to live longer and better with heart failure. — Read on http://www.consumerreports.org/heart-failure/truth-about-heart-failure/

Clear Your Mind And Heal Your Body: How To Do Japa (Mantra) Meditation Even If You Never Meditated Before

One of the things that has helped me greatly with living with sarcoidosis is meditation. I am meditating for years now, mostly doing guided meditations because I am convinced I have ADD and while I try to meditate, my brain just takes over and goes on its own journey to all sorts of places. Sometimes…

The Weekend Revisit Of: Baby Come Back

Last night my wife put a baby picture of me along side a more recent photo of myself in a frame on her desk. It’s me, less than a year old, in a cloth diaper, sitting on a curb in a rural part of my mother land, with grass behind me, and I am laughing….