Monthly Archives: April 2013

My Spirit Refreshed, My Soul Fed

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Christa Upton

Today my spirit was refreshed and my soul was fed. We attended a Young Chautauqua presentation—a wonderful group of young people that “became” various heroic, historic figures.  It was outside, in a safe place for me!  (I got out of … Continue reading →

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What it Feels Like to Have Severe Multiple Chemical Sensitivity

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Christa Upton

Last summer we “dry camped” with no electricity for three months.  (And then with electricity for almost two months.)  Yeah, it was hard.  (But it sure helped my health!) Anyway, one day during that time I wrote this: Outcast.  Banished. … Continue reading →

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B L T I and the Secret About Illness

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Christa Upton

Wanna know my new secret code?  (Sounds like a new sandwich, right?  🙂 ) BLTI:  Before Long Term Illness Yes, sometimes my life naturally divides into “before” and “after” getting so sick. But, it’s interesting to me that almost all … Continue reading →

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The Library Thief is New & Improved!

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Christa Upton

Well, the thief himself isn’t new & improved, just the book….  🙂   Sorry, couldn’t resist another silly title to my blog post. So, the second edition of The Library Thief is available on Amazon right now! The Library Thief … Continue reading →

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April Blizzard

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Christa Upton

Today I thought it would be fun just to share some photos with you. I took these deer photos right from my bed!!  I am so grateful for gifts from God like this. If my window had been open, I … Continue reading →

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Most Important Lesson for Caregivers

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Christa Upton

by Christa Upton  It was the day of my scheduled C-section, and I was extremely excited about the birth of our third child.  I was nervous as well but expected that the worst would be over soon. The medical professionals … Continue reading →

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Sometimes God Calls us to Greater Action; Sometimes He Lifts the Burden

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Christa Upton

Today, we were facing “one of those times” again. Outside play is terribly difficult for us, because our youngest child cannot do 90% of the “normal” activities kids do outside.  Her level of spina bifida (T-12) means that she cannot … Continue reading →

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Publishing on Kindle

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Christa Upton

I think it’s going to work!!! Just yesterday, as I posted, I was still trying not to pull my hair out in frustration. A new day, a “fresh” perspective, and new Google search turned up this: http://www.cjs-easy-as-pie.com/p/kindle-publishing.html I tried using … Continue reading →

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The Library Thief Stole My Time

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Christa Upton

Couldn’t resist a silly title for my blog post today.  🙂 So I’m trying to get my new version of The Library Thief up on Amazon Kindle.  Everything went smoothly except the photos.  I knew it would be tricky, but … Continue reading →

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