There Is A God After All!

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Great News! I got my Pathology Report back today from the doctor’s office. The biopsy showed that there is a benign cyst in my left breast. No cancer – Praise God! The darkness I felt last week has been lifted and I feel whole again. Easier to breathe now!

First Post Challenge

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Blogging, Media, Writing

Karen challenged me today to a First Post Challenge. Since this was an easy one with no sweat, I accepted and thank Karen for her nomination. Please visit her blog at https://shadebutnoshade.wordpress.com/ for wonderful stories. Instructions:

• Copy-paste, link, pingback or whatever way you want to, your first post.
• State what type of post that was. E.G. Introduction, Story, Poem
• Explain why that was your first post.
• Nominate 5 other bloggers. Five because I know the pain of opening a lot of tabs at once.

My first post was on New Year’s Day this year. I remember because I first started blogging over 6 months ago. An Introduction to my blog, I talked about why I named it The Writing Guide and what I was doing. Since then, I’ve changed the header a couple more times. I opened a blog for the first time in my life to promote my books. My sister had first suggested it to me a couple of months before. Writing has served so many purposes for me, including therapy. I also developed poetry skills since then.

https://annermurray.wordpress.com/2015/01/01/happy-new-year/

Nominees:

SD Gates (http://sdgateswriter.com/)

Deanne (https://deanneworld.wordpress.com/)

Creaking Bones (http://creakingbones.com/)

Butch (https://butchcountry67.wordpress.com/)

Pain Kills 2 (https://painkills2.wordpress.com/)

Have fun and enjoy!

Dark Forces

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Blogging, Creativity, Poems, Poetry

Dark forces approach,

Deep and wide,

The body they engulf.

How can I fight them,

When they are ghastly at bay.

Fragility in health,

What Type Of Dinosaur Are You?

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Blogging, Games and Quizzes

Once in a while, I run across some strange quizzes or puzzles on the Internet. This one was definitely out of the box but peaked an interest. See what you think. You can get to the quiz by clicking the link below.

http://games.xfinity.com/quizzes-games?game=arkadiuminc14/what-type-of-dinosaur-are-you

BTW, I’m Archaeopteryx, sometimes referred to by its German name Urvogel, is a genus of bird-like dinosaurs that is transitional between non-avian feathered dinosaurs and modern birds. Similarly to the Archaeopteryx, you are a person who finds themselves in a transitioning stage of your life. Either because you are discovering new things or you are yourself an in between point for what the world was and what it is going to be. Either way, change, whether good or bad is inevitable. So open your wings and let the wind take you.

Update on Doctor’s Visit

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Blogging, Reflection

I went to the doctor yesterday for a follow-up. I found out why I’ve been so sick after infusions that I was getting too much of them for about 3 months. Apparently, I was suppose to get ideal weight (120) opposed to normal weight (145) and that made a difference. 25 lbs. is significant to me! Obviously, the center had a misinterpretation of my previous orders. I am glad now that I am establishing home visits. At least it was found early. Hopefully, it didn’t damage my immune system even further. The worst part are the constant headaches and nausea/vomiting. If these continue, I could be looking at a medical lawsuit (God forbid) down the road. My neurologist said to give it another 3 months to see how I feel.

Something good came out of the visit though. I got a prescription for a scooter. After five years, it’s getting down to that and just to be used when I’m out at the park or shopping for balance. Another is a prescription of physical therapy, which I’ve put off for 3 months. It will feel good to stretch my muscles again.

Home visits for infusions have already been approved for next month. It was pretty quick but the bad thing will be the expense. My primary insurance does not support my diagnosis (LEMS) and I will have to pay 15% of my secondary insurance. What happens if it doesn’t pay? I will cross that bridge when it comes to that. One step at a time.

Day 3 of 3-Day Quote Challenge

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Blogging, Reflection

Sorry, I was at the doctor’s office yesterday and didn’t get an opportunity to post. This is my third day of 3-Day Quote Challenge by V-Pub and Ericka. I want to thank both of them. If you get a chance, please visit their blogs for some fabulous stories and writings. This was fun and I enjoyed this. To add to the theme of love, I wanted to end on a good note. Love has many facets. Love is the way a new mother looks at her newborn baby, the way a pet meets his pal, the way a stranger helping another in distress. The list goes on and on. What better to express love as seen every day.

Love is unconditional, a flowing process, one that can not be marred or flawed. @Copyright annepm2015 (https://annermurray.wordpress.com)

Love is

The rules are simple – one quote a day for three days. They can be your quotes, or quotes from other people. Post one a day for three days, and nominate three bloggers per post. Also, thank the person that nominated you. It’s simple and fun!

My nominees are:

John (https://bsakel.wordpress.com/)

Heidi (https://heidijoneschronicillness.wordpress.com/)

Katy (https://walkerkaty0.wordpress.com/)

These bloggers are excellent writers and follow my blog. I want to give an opportunity for them to meet fellow bloggers. Please do not feel obligated to participate but it is a wonderful chance to show your writing skills and make them shine!

PLEASE READ!

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Blogging

I appreciate all the very kind and generous nominations and awards lately but I need to get down focusing on finishing my new novel. I have already delayed it a month and have had several interruptions in-between (infusions, emergency, illnesses). Please do not send anymore nominations or awards. I have had several lately and they seem to be repetitive in context. I really thank those for following, visiting and reading my blog, but please hold off for a while. It is just taken too much time when I want to read my email. Thanks so much.

Nominated for the Dragon’s Loyalty Award

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Awards, Blogging

Thank you, V-Rob, for nominating me for the Dragon’s Loyalty Award. I am happy to accept the nomination and appreciate your consideration. Please visit his blog to see beautiful photos, read interesting stories and musical theme. He is a guitarist, musician and songwriter. If you get a change, please visit his blog at https://weight2lose2013.wordpress.com/.The Chinese dragon is a mythical creature in East Asian culture that has long been a symbol of great power … Dragons are extremely loyal to friends and family. (from scientificpsychic.com). Ever since I was a little girl, I have been fascinated with dragons, their mystic power and mythical stories. I’ve learned that dragons are extremely loyal creatures. Loyalty is a hallmark of friendship, and a trait that allows friendships endure through good times and bad.

Here are the rules for this:

1. Accept award with thanks.

2. Give your readers 5 facts about you.

3. Nominate other bloggers and let them know.

Five facts about me:

1.) I traveled quite a bit several years ago. The only places I haven’t traveled to are countries in Asia, Africa and Australia. I would love to visit Turkey or Egypt one day.

2.) My favorite pastime is watching British sitcoms and episodes. I’ve gotten lazy in early retirement.

3.) My philosophy in life is to enjoy it. Important to keep that in mind. One of my ambitions is to be able to parachute out of an airplane (on bucket list).

4.) I find comfort in writing for various reasons – emotional, mental, therapeutic, aspiring and encouraging.

5.) I’ve only been married once but have had two serious relationships in my life. Both completed my life and satisfying at the time.

My nominees are:

Yoshiko (https://daylighttune.wordpress.com/)

Janice (http://mycurrentnewsblog.com/)

Erika (https://erikakind.wordpress.com/)

SA_jeet (https://sanjeetv.wordpress.com/)

Gebby (https://sequinix.wordpress.com)

Please don’t feel like you have to participate, but I hope you do. It’s a great way to meet new bloggers. Some of these bloggers are new to me, but they’re all wonderful blogs. I hope that you enjoy their blogs as much as I do.

Second Day of 3-Day Quote Challenge

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Blogging, Creativity

This is my second day of 3-day quote challenge. Thanks to V-Rob and Erika for their nominations. Please visit their blogs for some fascinating features and stories. My theme is love, so I will stick with that. I thought back to the pain of losing a relationship as it had come to an end. The pain of seeing him walk the other walk and realizing that I would not see him another day.

If I knew that I had shown you love but one day than it was worth it. My wounds are deep and piercing. @Copyright annepm2015(https://annermurray.wordpress.com) The rules are simple – one quote a day for three days. They can be your quotes, or quotes from other people. Post one a day for three days, and nominate three bloggers per post. Also, thank the person that nominated you. It’s simple and fun!

My nominees for today are:

Blondeusk (https://blondewritemore.wordpress.com/)

My Personal Thing (https://mypersonallthing.wordpress.com/)

Mike (https://mikesteeden.wordpress.com/)

Please do not feel obligated to accept but I hope you do. Just sit back, relax and enjoy!

Dreaming

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Blogging, Poems, Poetry

Am I dreaming,

An enchanting dream?

Endearing and strong,

I fear waking from.

Full of wonder and lust.

My love, my lover,

Is this heaven or just

A precious dream?