Laughter Lifts the Heart
Several years into it, and this blog still refuses to be categorized. It's eclectic and includes everything from writing posts to snippets from my ordinary life. Welcome to this crazy place. You're bound to find something you like.
"Now, may the Lord of peace give you peace always, in every way."
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Give the Lady a Ride
A Circle Bar Ranch Novel 1
The Final Ride
A Circle Bar Ranch Novel 2
Ride to the Altar
A Circle Bar Ranch Novel 3
Circle Bar Ranch Coloring Book
The Cowboys
A Southern Season
Skydiving to Love: a Novella
The Cat Lady’s Secret
Writing in Obedience
A Christian Writers Guide
Tag Archives: Crohn’s Disease
Off Topic: The Other Side of the Opioid Conflict
I’ve spent the past week or so with my mother, who has, among other ailments, degenerative osteo arthritis and ulcerative colitis, a hyper-active immune system disease similar to the Crohns that has plagued me over the years. I’ve watched her … Continue reading
Posted in Personal
Tagged acetomenophen, Crohn's Disease, hyper-active immune diseases, opioids, pain management, Tramadol, Tylenol, Ulcerative Colitis
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The 2017 Insanity
This year has been so disorganized. Off-schedule. Odd. For instance, I’m writing my Monday post at 4:30 p.m. CST instead of 5:00 a.m. CST. Last week, I didn’t have a post for Wednesday at all. I’ve neglected social media only partly … Continue reading
Posted in Personal
Tagged bible study, church, Crohn's Disease, diet, FirstPlace4Health, Humira, weight loss
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Fastball
You’re a scout for a college baseball team. You travel all over the state, watching high school games with an eye toward recruiting the best of the best. The handful of guys that’ll give your college team the edge. You … Continue reading
It Just Keeps Coming
“How have you been doing?” the lady at Walgreen’s asked. She’s always there when I go, always checks me out, so even though I don’t remember her name, I know her as more than just a Walgreen’s employee. When she … Continue reading
Good News, Bad News, No News Yet
I just got back from having my ankles x-rayed. Don’t know what’s wrong with them yet, but I’m anxious to find out. I made my weekly trip to Tyler yesterday for yet another doctor’s appointment, but this time I was … Continue reading
Crohn’s Diet Food at its Best
After my earlier lamentations over being on a liquid diet, then restricted to what I call a Crohn’s diet (low residue, low fiber), I figured I’d let you know that being on a Crohn’s diet isn’t really that bad. No, … Continue reading
How to Treasure a Hamburger
I spent an entire week on a liquid diet. Liquid diet. Liquid. Aargh! Boost, Jell-O, broth. Got to have ice cream. That was good. Folks wrote to me, sending me scrumptious sounding (well, some of them sounded good) recipes for pureed … Continue reading
Posted in Cooking and Recipes, Personal
Tagged Beltbuster, Crohn's Disease, Dairy Queen, Hamburger, Liquid Diet
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Yet Another Update
See this? It’s “Rich Chocolate,” High Protein Boost. My food for the next couple of weeks. I’m on a liquid diet, thanks to this blasted Crohn’s disease. Here’s the story: Last week, my doctor suggested I meet the surgeon my … Continue reading
I’m Back–I Think
You probably know I’ve been sick for several months, and you probably marked my long absence from Peppermint Place to that illness. If so, thanks for your patience. And if you’ve been praying for me, double thanks! It’s been a … Continue reading
Breast Cancer–Reality Sets In
A couple of my friends have told me to start a journal about this breast cancer business. In a way, I already have–I recorded my first suspicious mammogram back in October, and how terrifying that was for me, then again … Continue reading
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