I’ve been trying to write this blog for a year. Last year I was diagnosed with Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM). It is a somewhat rare affliction. According
to some experts, IBM affects about 15 people in 100,000. It is apparently both
an inflammatory and a degenerative muscle disease. The cause is unknown and there is no
cure. Falling down is what we do.
I continue to garden with help. I continually search for tools to make
gardening possible for me.
There is so much more to explore in the world of
gardening. As I reinvent myself, I plan
to post highlights and lowlights of my gardening world. I hope you’ll come along for the ride.
Pictures from
Hortulus Farm, Garden and Nursery a non-profit foundation in Wrightstown,
Pa. Bucks County. The reasonably priced plant sales’ profits go towards
preserving the beautiful grounds and gardens. It was definitely worth the trip.
10 comments:
Oh, dear blog friend, I am so sorry to hear the news of your diagnosis. It must so frustrate your gardening urges. But, you are right - there is a lot to explore in the world. Now you have a new perspective. Look what Roger Ebert has done, now that talking is no longer his trade. He's built one of the top blogs in the world. I look forward to reading your reinvention.
I haven't done a good job of keeping up with my blog reading lately, let alone writing. I moved into my childhood home and have been renovating my mother's terribly overgrown yard full of perennials and invasives. But I will keep a close eye on your blog from now on.
And thanks for the link to Hortulus Farm. I see a daytrip in my future.
--Tracy in Reading PA
Thank you, Tracy, for the well wishes and encouragement. I appreciate it very much.
Good luck with the garden renovation. I'm sure it will be great when done!
Hi there,
This is such an awesome blog. :) I love the views of the gardens, they make me feel serene and comforted. You are right. There is a lot of things to explore in this world and I am very glad you do such blog to let people see the things you have explored.
Keep it up. Do not falter though. a lot of people are suffering from myositis, most of them are postive in life like you. You may want to connect with them at http://www.myositissupport.org/. It is only one of the 30+ support communities of rare disease powered by bensfriends.org.If you need help, information, and support regarding myositis, please feel free to drop by the site. :)
Mary
Thank you Mary. I am so glad you enjoy the blog. I appreciate the link to the myositis support org. I've only given it a short look but I know it will be very helpful.
I am sorry about your diagnosis. I haven't heard of IBM before. I will surely pray for your health.
Thank you Shyra.
I sincerely appreciate your concern and prayers.
Très bel endroit. Merci pour la visite. Bonne journée.
Glycine, Merci bonne journée à vous.
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