Eclectic Lotus

 This season has been something! With the loss of my aunt and grandmother through the fall season I can't lie and say that it has been easy. It has not but this is also a time of thankfulness and letting all know that we are in a season. While I was mourning loss after loss, there have been celebrations of births as two of the in-laws have celebrated births in the month of October and my cousin who left this Earth in June now is a grandmother to a beautiful baby girl. Also, I think about her often and how this year has been an even greater emotional dump as she has lost her mother, her great-uncle, her great-grandmother, and her grandmother all in one year. By my aunt's funeral, I think we were all emotionally exhausted but still trying to maneuver in a world where they do not exist. Because they were close to my mother, it feels like I lost her again. There have been times when I am going to cry which is usually not the case with me as I can put my emotions in check but this i...

 *note- advertisements may be included in this post* It is the holiday season and nothing says, "after Thanksgiving" like buying a bunch of stuff and then paying it off until June if you are clever. Here are some items that I am gagging for: Zacro Adult Bike Helmet Lightweight - Bike Helmet for Men Women Comfort with Pads&Visor, Certified Bicycle Helmet for Adults Youth Mountain Road Biker Because our youngest is now riding her bike. . . a lot. We have to keep up with her. Also, I want to get to work a little faster at times and don't want to drive so grabbing Serene and hitting the trails is something that I would like to do again. Steal my ideas! I do not mind! Today, this is only $23 dollars so get it because I probably will! ASICS Women's Gel-Contend 7 Running Shoes I would like to try ASICS and it is always nice to have a second pair of running shoes. I currently own a pair of Hoka shoes which are like running on marshmallows- so fun! But, I do get picked on ...

clicking on this picture will lead you to my clinic website if you haven't checked it out yet. *per AI* "That's correct! November is recognized as Diabetes Awareness Month, a time when various organizations and individuals raise awareness about diabetes, its prevention, management, and the challenges faced by people living with the condition. The goal is to educate the public about diabetes, promote early detection, and support efforts to find a cure. During this month, you may find various campaigns, events, and activities focused on increasing awareness of diabetes and its impact on individuals and communities. It's an opportunity to learn more about diabetes and take steps to improve your own health and support those affected by the condition." Diabetes has been in my life for most of my life. As a child, I learned much of what it was when I heard the horrible diagnosis hearing those three words regarding my niece: Type one Diabetes. She was only 16 months when...