Monthly Archives: February 2010

Sleepless in Tulsa

Posted on February 27, 2010 by Dominique

I actually thought I was going to make it through a whole month without having one episode.  It would be the first time in 20 years that, that has ever happened.  I would have considered that a miracle.  Of course … Continue reading →

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Attack on Herbal Supplements!

Posted on February 26, 2010 by Dominique

This post is a little different than my normal posts, but I felt this was very important to get out to all my readers and friends. Hat tip to sodahead.com for posting this letter from the Sunshine Health Freedom Foundation.  … Continue reading →

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A DIAMOND in the rough?

Posted on February 25, 2010 by Dominique

I apologize for not having a post up yesterday.  I was feeling pretty lousy and just so ready to go to bed.  I ended up sleeping 11 hours straight.  I am planning to do the same tonight.  In addition, I … Continue reading →

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Haiti update from my brother

Posted on February 24, 2010 by Dominique

My brother, George is a Pastor in Fitchburg, Massachusetts and recently came back from helping out in Haiti. I thought you all might like to see the video and so I am adding it here. It is great to know … Continue reading →

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The art of LETTING go

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Dominique

I am still struggling to get over whatever it was that I caught last week.  I started taking some de-congestion today and hopefully that will start clearing up my chest, throat, and head in the next couple of days.  I … Continue reading →

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My gut wrenching decision

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Dominique

Written on Sunday Night @ 6pm I have spent an hour or so vacillating between sadness and anger.  I have a decision to make – one that has been coming for about a year now – but I don’t want … Continue reading →

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Defining Moment #1: I said YES

Posted on February 20, 2010 by Dominique

I don’t think one thing has been the ‘miracle’ answer for me in how I continue to keep going forward, but my journey to a more positive outlook has come about through a path of defining moments. One of those … Continue reading →

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Things I cherish

Posted on February 19, 2010 by Dominique

I wanted to thank everyone who has been praying for me and sending words of encouragement.  I think I am on the road to recovery.  The fatigue is better, although, I awoke to severe nausea and dizziness.  That is usually … Continue reading →

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One-eyed view

Posted on February 18, 2010 by Dominique

If I thought yesterday was bad, today was worse.  Wow!  This bug really knocks you to the ground.  I spent most of the day in bed.  It would take me several hours to regain enough energy to get up, take … Continue reading →

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7,300 days

Posted on February 17, 2010 by Dominique

Well, today it is obvious to me that I have caught some kind of bug.  I am running a fever, have a deep cough, am having difficulty breathing, and have the chills which is usually indicative to my having caught … Continue reading →

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Patiently awaiting…A Great Moment

Posted on February 16, 2010 by Dominique

You know when you have one of those days that everything just goes wrong!?  Well, that is how the last three days have gone. Dekker, the black pug, ended up at the hospital last Monday (2/8) through Tuesday with a … Continue reading →

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Executive decisions

Posted on February 13, 2010 by Dominique

I never knew I could get exhausted just looking at wedding gowns over the internet while on the phone with my daughter!  Phew!  I spent about 1 1/2 hours looking through dozens of ‘mother’s’ dresses and my daughter and I … Continue reading →

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Hidden opportunities to IMPROVE my CHARACTER

Posted on February 12, 2010 by Dominique

One of the things I love about blogging is not only do I get to reach out and touch someone, but my readers also get to reach out and touch me. Recently, one of my readers commented on how she … Continue reading →

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Even still

Posted on February 11, 2010 by Dominique

My view tonight is blanketed in a a solid, black background, while the water looks like polished glass.  The city lights are bright and clear, with their reflections languidly bouncing across the surface of the water, projecting dancing hues of … Continue reading →

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Do YOU sigh a lot?

Posted on February 10, 2010 by Dominique

I have had several people ask about how I am doing. Thank you so much for asking and thinking of me!  I am doing better. My body feels the best it has in a while and I am seeing increases … Continue reading →

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