Down the Road

Resisting the urge to sing to you, I'll just throw this out there.  I've started a couple of blogs in the past. The first and most successful was primarily to place a litter of beautiful beagle puppies.  Very effective!  And fun!  But this is serious.  I mean it!  Stop laughing...okay, laugh if you must.

But here's the deal.  I have come to realize a significant purpose for my life.  It has to do with what became perhaps the greatest challenge I've ever experienced and one I never in my wildest dreams imagined I would face.  A chronic, debilitating and nearly deadly disease. Crohn's disease was an unknown to me when it knocked me right out of my life. For someone who has lived a very active, outdoorsy, sporty, fun, on the go life...it sucked.

In the past 10+ years I've learned a lot about dealing with medical professionals, how to take responsibility for and manage my own health, sifted through a TON of "stuff" from products to the next greatest "cure", including heavy-hitter prescription drugs.  I've given up hope and got it back again.  I've wandered down the lonely road of isolation from a long-term illness that impacted every aspect of my life..and I mean EVERY aspect.

And I've found hope in changing my lifestyle, changing my habits, changing my mindset.  I've discovered technologies and natural, alternative medical practices that have truly made a difference.   And I am well today.  So if you or someone you love is struggling with a health challenge, visit me often.  Post comments and your questions.  Maybe I've been down a road you don't need to go down and have something to share.  If what I have to offer makes a positive difference, then I have accomplished my purpose.