What's in a blog?/ An Introduction

Well, here it is: my first real blog. I don’t consider myself much of a profound writer. I’m not academic in my writings when I don’t have to be (aka when it’s not a paper for school). And I don’t consider myself particularly witty. But nonetheless, I’m here- for reasons that, for me, far surpass writing for writing’s sake. A week before Thanksgiving this past year, I was diagnosed with Late Stage Lyme Disease, also referred to by some as Chronic Lyme Disease. It took years to get to that name. After not feeling fully well for quite some time, I was told I had Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, then Adrenal Fatigue, then Fibromyalgia and the prize winning diagnosis of (drum roll please)…“it’s all just in your head”. It’s agonizing to not have an explanation for your pain, fatigue, and myriad of cognitive and neurological symptoms. Having an explanation with a difficult solution is pretty hard too though. I’m beginning to accept the limitations I have as I’ve begun treatment and the road to health. But I cannot allow my life to be defined by these limitations either. Enter BLOG.

It is my desire that this blog will be a way to allow you, my family and friends, to share in my life. A place for me to write about my day to day experiences, to share how the Lord is shaping my life and heart, to post links, songs, and videos. You’ll likely find me posting new recipes, pictures from average life adventures, and hopefully frequent posts of new creations in the craft/home decor department J. I cannot do all the things I planned on at this moment, but I want to continue to LIVE. my. life! Christ put a calling on my life the day He thought my being into creation, and circumstance will not get in the way of that. Christ preached a subversive message of radical love and hope—I pray my life would embody this message. A subversive, purposeful life despite Lyme disease.

Lyme disease is under diagnosed and often misunderstood. I hope this blog can also provide some information along the way to educate and bring awareness as well as support others who are not suffering from, but living with and fighting, Lyme disease. Please feel free to comment with questions or send me emails and I will do my best to answer fully, truthfully, and with additional information sources.

Thank you for humoring my musings and attempt at ‘blogging’. Thank you for joining me on this journey. Welcome to my…SubLyme Life.

With Love--

Samantha