I take two monthly prescriptions. I take Pentasa for my Crohn’s Disease. I take hormonal contraception via the Patch to prevent pregnancy AND to help with my periods/cramps. Dan and I found out about a month ago that United Healthcare, the health insurance offered through his work, won’t cover the Patch. For the record, my… [Read More]
March Goals // February Recap
My February goals were reasonable, but I still didn’t manage to accomplish all of them. Still, it was a busy month, and I did do a lot in my life, even if not everything involved completing a goal. February Recap For my blog: I was a so-so Blog Little to Susannah of Simple Moments Stick…. [Read More]
Thankful Thursday: I Love My In-Laws!
Being sick is pretty awful. Being sick all by myself is worse. Being sick all by myself while prepping to move is the WORST. Last Thursday night was like Thanksgiving Weekend: the Sequel. Aka I was in agonizing pain, and I couldn’t stop vomiting and dry-heaving all night long. I took a sick day on… [Read More]
Easy Crock-Pot Beef Stew Recipe
Ever since I moved to Findlay almost a year ago, the highlight of my week has always been Game Night. While Dan and I celebrated Valentine’s Day this year by playing board games with our friends, Saturday Game Days are unusual. Usually our friend Chris hosts a potluck dinner on a weeknight, and we all… [Read More]
Top 10 Things I Love about Ohio
I never thought I would love Ohio as much as I do. As much as I complain about the miserable winters, and as excited as I am to move to Georgia, I’m really going to miss living here. In honor of the last 2 1/2 years I’ve lived in Ohio, I’ve put together a list… [Read More]
What I Wish I Knew Then
Dear Brita, age 7: You are not dying. Shortly after your 8th birthday, a wonderful man named Dr. Clark will run some tests. They’ll be scary, but Mommy will be there. The nicest nurse you’ve ever known (“Miss” Denece) will hold your hand. Dr. Clark will tell you and your parents that you have Crohn’s… [Read More]