Fall Silent and Listen
In all the noise, no one is listening. In all the debate, no one has ears to hear. Fall silent for a moment and listen. Put your defenses down and hear. We are called to love one another. We are designed to care.The violence of each side’s rhetoric has numbed us to our basic calling—to love one another. If each of us stepped back—fell silent—and … [Read more...]
DIY Skunk Removal
Until I had a skunk problem, I was completely unaware of the high cost of having a critter invade your home. It turns out skunk removal is a very lucrative business during rutting season. Very. This year professional skunk removal was out of my budget, so I set about DIY skunk trapping. I ordered a special skunk cage, invested in some chicken wire, … [Read more...]
When I am Gone
When I’m gone—you will be okay. It may not feel like it on that first day or even the first year. But just as my mom’s last words to me were, “I know you are going to be okay, Kayla”—I promise that you too will be okay.Here are a few words of advice for when you start your expedition to being okay on grief’s long journey.When I’m gone make sure you … [Read more...]
Holly Shines On
Four years ago, today my dear friend left this earth, and I wrote Shine On Holly Port, Shine On. And I am here to report that the light she left on earth has not dimmed. Holly Port still shines on. She comes up in regular conversation, she shows up in my actions as a friend, she still inspires others, and she is greatly loved and deeply missed by … [Read more...]
Scrippelle ‘mbusse Soup Recipe
The Fioravanti family has been passing their version of the Italian soup call for generations. I have made a few adaptions and taken the chicken soup portion of the recipe to a new level. This soup is a family tradition at holidays. Scrippelle ‘mbusse is a dish from the Province of Teramo in Abruzzo and literally translates to crêpes in broth. The … [Read more...]
My Turn for Regenerative Therapy
My turn, my turn, my turn! I’m super excited to have gotten Regenerative Therapy today. My top priority was getting Selah treatment and now it’s my turn. And as a bonus Caiden’s too! All I wanted for Christmas was regenerative therapy! And I got it! My burn recovery journey that I shared on Facebook in October showed off the power of nature, … [Read more...]
How to Self-Publish 3rd Edition
I am so excited to share that the 3rd edition of How to Self-Publish: A Guide for Author-Preneurs is now available on Amazon and it is better than ever. I had taken the 2nd edition out of publication when significant details in the publishing industry changed. In old news, I sold Selah Press in 2019 to Seth and Loral Pepoon, but I've been so busy … [Read more...]
Shedding Heaviness + Weight
Have you lost weight? I’ve hit that phase of my very long and very slow weight loss journey where it’s become more obvious that I’ve been losing weight so people have been asking. I’m a goal-oriented girl so I planned on a big ta-da sort of blog post, but I’m also impatient and this has been a long slow journey. It’s time for a little ta-da along … [Read more...]
Patient, Advocate for Thyself
Advocating for me and my family's health has been a lifetime journey. My dad ignited my passion for natural medicine in 1977 when my face was badly burned while my mom and I were making candles. In the emergency room the doctor told us that I’d have burn scars on my face forever. As a young girl that terrified me. Every single night for at least a … [Read more...]
Patient, Heal Thyself
I know that the real quote is "Physician, heal thyself" from Luke 4:23. My takeaway from this quote is the idea that you cannot fill the cup of others unless your cup is full, too. This is not only true of physicians, but of all of us living in broken bodies. Those with Ehler's Danlos Syndrome (EDS) have particularly flawed bodies. If I am … [Read more...]
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