There are always flowers for those who want to see them.
– Henri Matisse
I’ve met some inspiring people during my bout with chronic illness. People that enjoy their lives no matter what the circumstances. These people have inspired me to see my own life in a new light. Through chronic illness I am learning to appreciate the moment and practice a new grateful attitude. I am learning for ways to turn lemons into lemonade. I’m finding ways to step back, slow down, and enjoy the moment. This process is ongoing and it’s a game changer. I’ll tell all right here.
There are always flowers for those who want to see them.
– Henri Matisse
I’ve met some inspiring people during my bout with chronic illness. People that enjoy their lives no matter what the circumstances. These people have inspired me to see my own life in a new light. Through chronic illness I am learning to appreciate the moment and practice a new grateful attitude. I am learning for ways to turn lemons into lemonade. I’m finding ways to step back, slow down, and enjoy the moment. This process is ongoing and it’s a game changer. I’ll tell all right here.
How About That Time I Blamed God for Everything?
Last winter I was ill with back-to-back “normal people sick.” This was on top of my transplant recovery and side effects from immunosuppressant meds. How did I score on the gratitude scale? Not so good. I decided to blame God and that didn't work out very well. It was...
How an Orangutan Saved my Summer Vacation
We had not been on a real, non-working vacation since forever. We had to take our fourteen year-old son somewhere, anywhere, before it was too late. I wanted him to share the experience I had as a child of climbing in an over packed car and driving for days....
What Happens When You Practice Gratitude
There is no better time to tap into your gratitude than when you’re sitting in the dialysis chair. When I first started dialysis, I noticed that there were two distinct groups of people: grumpy people and sparkly people. The grumpy people were always complaining....
Hi I’m Barbara! I’m a survivor of CKD, dialysis, and a kidney transplant. Currently loving life and discovering wellness.
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