• Journey

    Throw Back Thursday 5 Most Popular Posts

    Throw Back Thursday Since it is Throw Back Thursday I am looking back. I thought I would look at my reports and see what the top 5 posts continue to be on my blog. The top 5 posts that have seen the most love on my blog are: http://seekingserenityandharmony.com/2019/03/30/starting-from-scratch/ 2. http://seekingserenityandharmony.com/2017/09/29/2017mug-love-exchange/ 3. http://seekingserenityandharmony.com/2019/03/27/8-truths-about-celiac-disease-that-everyone-should-know/ 4. 2017 spring-chickens 5. http://seekingserenityandharmony.com/2019/02/24/the-meaning-behind-the-name-2/ And I will Throw in the next one http://seekingserenityandharmony.com/2019/04/06/how-to-buy-less-and-make-more/   100th Blog Post The other day I posted my 100th blog post.  I figured it was a good time to go back through all of my old posts and see what I…

  • Five Minute Friday - Journey - Linkups

    FMF Writing Prompt Link-up July 2019 Willing

    Five minute Friday linkup we set a timer for 5 minutes and write about the word prompt. This week the prompt is willing. Willing. Willing to do what? Willing myself to feel better is what first pops into my mind. Willing myself to think positive to fight the dark cloud of depression. Willing to push through and get stuff done in spite of the chronic pain. Willing to listen to my body and rest when it tells me I need rest. I am willing to bloom where I am planted . I am willing to advocate for others and speak…

  • Journey

    Chronic Illness Bloggers Network Acceptance

    I was thrilled to learn that I was accepted into the Chronic Illness Bloggers network recently. Chronic Illness Bloggers Network When I started blogging faithfully at the beginning of this year I had no idea the amazing people I would get to know. As some of you may know I struggle with several health issues. I have to say it is so nice to have someone ‘get it’ when you are struggling with a flare up of one of your conditions. The only way it can be truly understood is if one has gone through it. I need to go…

  • Journey - Linkups

    July 2019 A Chronic Voice Linkup.

      July Prompts: Planning, Justifying ,Starting, Analyzing & Concluding  My summer so far has involved a lot of planning. Planning our vacation, planning my twins 17th birthday. Scheduling and planning doctor appointments.  Justifying to myself that it is okay to let the housework slide while I try to get my health issues under control. I feel guilty about that. I feel like I just need to toughen up and  get it done. Starting~ I start so many things and then feel guilty because I don’t feel well enough to finish them. Or I run out of time because of the…

  • Advocacy - Health - Reading

    10 Chronic Illness Posts I Recommend Reading Today

    Recommended Reading In the last few months I found there was a very supportive group of bloggers who deal with chronic illness on a daily basis. Since becoming a part of that group I have  felt more cared for and understood than every before. If you too are struggling I have listed here some great links that I find very informative and helpful. When visiting these other blog links I recommend poking around the blogs. You are likely to find just what you are looking for at one of them. I have listed more than 10 posts of mental heath,…

  • Animals

    Family Time: Movie Nights: Great 80’s movies

      Having been a parent through the 80’s and 90’s and then we had the arrival of twins in 2002.  Suffice it to say that there are some older movies that we have enjoyed introducing the twins to. I have rounded up several links of other bloggers posts about 80’s and 90’s movies that they felt were must see and I am creating my own list of which ones we felt were must see. Here are some picks from previous bloggers lists. 22 films from the 80s I want my kids to watch before they’re 11 @Cardiffmummy Well we didn’t…

  • Chronic Illness

    My 5 Must Have Natural Remedies in Chronic Pain Relief

    As an amazon associate, this post has links that I may earn a small commission if you purchase after clicking through these links. Thank you. My 5 Must-Have Natural Remedies in Chronic Pain Relief With severe arthritis, I am almost always in pain. I now have microscopic colitis so can not take NSAID’s for pain relief so had to find more natural remedies.  I have had surgery on my hand and a complete knee replacement. I am preparing for a partial knee replacement.  After multiple surgeries and continuing pain, I am always looking for relief. Here is how I have…