The Spoon Theory written by Christine Miserandino | But You Dont Look Sick? support for those with invisible illness or chronic illness

This is one of the better explanations I've read for what it means to live with chronic illness.

"I don’t have room for wasted time, or wasted “spoons” and I chose to spend this time with you.” 

The Spoon Theory written by Christine Miserandino | But You Dont Look Sick? support for those with invisible illness or chronic illness:

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Waiting for Spring

There's still a bit of snow in the yard, but I'm hopeful.  Surely we'll be seeing the lilacs soon enough.

Our lilac bush is at least 50 years old.

Here are some photos from last year's bloom.

check out the tight buds in the center

Enjoy!

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Bring some inside so the entire house smells lovely.

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Everyone loves lilacs.

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More flower pictures.

It's official: Winnipeg's winter the coldest since 1898 - Manitoba - CBC News

It's official: Winnipeg's winter the coldest since 1898 - Manitoba - CBC News: ""

"- and it's not over yet! ... don't get carried away, because 12 per cent of Manitoba's annual snowfall arrives in April."

"We do see a significant change of a season when you get into April," he said. "The bad news is, don't put away the snow shovel."

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