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From 2007 to 2010, I suffered accidental Toxic Injury (also called Multiple Chemical Sensitivity or Environmental Illness). But, the forced time in bed has given me time to write. It has been such a blessing to work on my children's books and stories!-
Christa
I love: God, family & friends, outdoors, gardening, animals, writing, reading, photography, cooking, music, dance, bare feet, long skirts, lavender & yellow, and chocolate.
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Monthly Archives: January 2013
Please Bear with Me
by Christa Upton I recently read online about a woman’s severe Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS). My MCS is so much more severe than hers that I’m in a different category. So what do I have—maybe “extremely severe MCS”?? I guess … Continue reading
Posted in Homeschooling, MCS/Chronic Illness, Suffering/Grief
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Where is Summer when you Need It?
by Christa Upton Ah—summer! Lush green plants, warm sun, wildflowers, cicadas buzzing…. The older I get, the more amazed I am at how during the deepest winter, summer seems impossible. I would have thought I’d have outgrown this by now, … Continue reading
Posted in Caregivers, Homelessness, MCS/Chronic Illness, Suffering/Grief
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55 Moves in 2.7 Years
Since acquiring severe Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, I have slept in our car four nights, on our driveway for a couple weeks, in a tent, on piles of quilts on decks, and in a camper with tracked-in snow and ice literally … Continue reading
Praying for your Friends
Have you ever wondered what you should pray for your friend who is going through a hard time? This post (link below) is from a friend of ours. The post revolves around a prayer that we hope people pray for … Continue reading
Posted in Caregivers
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Homemade Refried Beans
by Christa Upton Okay, so refried beans don’t have much to do with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS), suffering, books, children (unless they like beans), or the Black Hills, but homemade refried beans sure are good!! 🙂 Here is the recipe … Continue reading
Posted in MCS/Chronic Illness, Recipes
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Hating New Year’s Resolutions
by Christa Upton I hate New Year’s Resolutions. I hate thinking about them, trying to make them, trying to keep them…. So why in the world would I blog about them? 🙂 Well, I realized that I’m probably not alone … Continue reading
Posted in God's Grace/Encouragement
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