Abide

Beta Fun & Glitches

I am participating in a TypePad beta, testing some new features. There have been a few glitches, and I hope for your patience as they appear, and disappear, and reappear...

If you see something that seems wonky, please let me know. You can leave a note in comments, or -- if it's commenting that's wonky, as is the case right now -- email me.

Housekeeping

A small, but very dramatic change here at Abide: a new banner (and fresh links.) I fell in love with this painting when I first saw it on Harmony's blog, and she has kindly given me permission to use it here.

Now I get to look at it often, and so do you.

About This Site

I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in April 1995, and later with CFIDS. I have tried various treatments and psychological/ spiritual approaches: denial (my favorite); resistance; acceptance (I'm not very skilled at this one) -- now I try just to abide.

Abide is a place to gather links to a variety of resources, information, and support for people with these 'syndromes' and their friends and families.

I also include links to personal sites and blogs that either deal with, or are written by folks who struggle with, these or other chronic illnesses. That several of these speak of many things, and only occasionally of illness, reminds me that even a life limited by ill-health can be a full one.

I do not expect to post here often; when I do, it is more likely to be links to pertinent news items or events than any personal meditations (go to Watermark for that.)