As you probably know, I’m a novelist and my principal works are the thrillers of THE JESUS THIEF series. However, what inspired me to start blogging was real life. In April I found myself in the emergency room, incredibly weak and dizzy. Later, my doc told me I’d croak if I didn’t take heavy duty meds. However, I absolutely hate meds. My diagnosis? Diabetes, high blood pressure, diastolic heart failure, pulmonary edema, etc. Too much mint chocolate chip ice cream, apparently. I never took the meds. Seven months later I’m perfectly well, excitedly telling strangers in grocery stores what happened to me.
The lady I shared this with day before yesterday suggested I start a blog so others could know what I learned: WE DON’T HAVE TO BE SICK!
My first posts will be about this. Eventually, I’ll talk about writing, too. Also, perfume, wine, food, travel, etcetera.
Jamie
It’s been awhile since I’ve participated in the writing group, although I often think of all of you. I’ll always be grateful beyond measure for the time spent in the group. My plan to return to writing always seems deferred, most lately by serious health issues. I’m in process of scheduling mitral valve repair surgery at Cleveland Clinic for early January. So I sympathize with your own medical issues and certainly agree that life style improvements can help to a limited degree. There are always lessons to be learned from adversity, of course, and while health issues are challenging, they grant us perspective and a new appreciation for each day. Best to you, it’ll be a joy to follow your blog!
Hi, Lenore! Do you meditate? In your shoes, I’d try at least 15-20 minutes every morning and, toward the end of each session, picture myself well. When not meditating, I’d laugh as much as possible and do whatever relieves stress. Can’t hurt. Might help. The mind/body thing is powerful. I miss you. I’ll be thinking of you.
Hi Jamie: I’m excited about your new blog. All your topics sound interesting so I’m going back now to sign up to follow your blogs.
Thanks, Joyce! Just enabled sign-up. It’s below the comments.
Jamie: I’m a follower. Thanks for making it easy.
Hi Jamie,
What a wonderful place to be – your health, your writing, your blog. How nice of you to allow us to share in your joy and happiness.
Albert
Thanks, Albert!
Jamie,
I look forward to your blog. Thanks for the heads up about it! I think of you often. What a great idea to get blogging about your passions and interests.
Take care!!
Hugs,
Kim
Hi, Kim
Glad you like the blog. I’m still over the moon about your fabulous Texas Gold Rush Tea!
Hugs,
Jamie