This Brutiful Life

  • Decisions I Must Make

    Even though I provide some details about my health situation in my blog posts, I am really only able to provide about 2% of what is actually happening in our world. Most people who read this blog still have no idea what it is like to be in our shoes. The truth of the matter… Read more

  • My Heart Is Tender

    I have had a few blog post topics swirling in my head recently, but none of them seemed right for today. Basically, my heart is super tender right now, and when my heart is tender, I don’t have any desire to share my story. There are some days when the authenticity and vulnerability I require… Read more

  • Thank You!

    The kind responses to my latest blog post, Anything is Possible, were a welcome surprise. I was certainly not expecting them. Here is a sampling of some of the supportive messages I received: Then, our therapist told me at our therapy session the next day that she looks forward to reading my blog posts. She… Read more

  • Anything Is Possible

    Here is the latest update . . . Physical Health:Here is a reminder of the tentative plan for healing and the parts that have been completed: As I previously stated, the goal is to begin the mold toxicity treatment again at some point, but we have a few steps to complete before then. I am… Read more

  • 3 Things

    I have recently had a few people ask me how they can be of more support to us. If you are someone who considers yourself to be part of our support network, and you want to be of even more support to us, here are 3 things you can do for us today: 1) Reread… Read more

  • Happy Birthday to Me!

    My birthday was last week. My birthday presents this year were a new air conditioning unit for our house and a new shower in the primary bathroom (that is only 1/2 complete since some of the materials they ordered were not measured and cut correctly). I am kidding about them being birthday presents, but I… Read more