As you know, my husband and I just returned from a trip to Cape May, NJ for his 50th birthday. This type of trip would have been unimaginable even 3 ½ years ago when he and I first met. People ask me all the time, “What changed? Was there something that Dr. Rowe figured out that made the difference?” The answer is, of course, YES! A combination of therapies and interventions have given me a quality of life that seemed impossible even a few years ago. Since I first got sick in 1998 and began...

In mid-September, Chris and I took a trip to Cape May, NJ to celebrate his 50th birthday a littel early. Being able to start traveling after all of these years and doing it together as a couple makes it so special and I'm so excited for more adventures to come! We absolutely loved Cape May and already can't wait to go back! We've figured out a rhythm that works with my sleep schedule and ways to pace throughout the day. I will say that the hardest day for me was the trip to the Cape May Zoo...

Mom hosted us for dinner at her apartment to welcome in the New Year. Last night, I attended services at the small lay-led synagogue that I have come to love and call my spiritual home. They have welcomed Chris and Hank with open arms and we are so thankful for that. It is not always easy to find spaces that welcome Hank, and this one does. I've taken on the role of vice-president of the synagogue as a way to give back. My biggest role is doing what I love most--creating community. Peace,...