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Goodbye Yesterday
I’m not scared of you anymore today, Instead I’m proud of my yesterdays. Made it through your mental pain, The guilt still covers my name. Staying loyal cost me my sound mind, You were so damn hateful and unkind. Words of anger filled your lying mouth, While left me and ran from the south. One…
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Collect Something Special
Do you collect something special each month that you stay sober? If so, please share in the comments what your collecting and why? Honestly, I would love to know about your own collections and possible gifts you reward yourself with for staying sober. My Collection Plus, I also collect dragons as well since I adore…
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Use Rover Coupon to Get $20 Off
Please use this coupon for a discount of $20 off you first booking with me on Rover.com. Local pet owners only in Jacksonville Florida and surrounding areas. Looking for a dog sitter or walker? Use code “CRYSTK12403” to get $20 off your first booking with me on Rover: https://www.rover.com/sit/crystk12403 Thanks for stopping by, Crystal
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Holiday Spots Are Open
Book Now to reserve a spot with Crystal! Available services locally in Jacksonville Florida and surrounding areas. Pet sitting Doggie Daycare Dog walking Drop in visits House Sitting Crystal now has several spots open this holiday season. She has several references upon request. (Call or Text) Crystal 9044765622 to reserve your spot today for any…
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Saving $150 on My Lights
This month, I saved $150 on my lights by using simple, yet easy ideas that I incorporated into my routine every morning. I was spending $300 a month on my lights before August 2021, but in August I saved $150. I keep off the lights during the day and open my blinds instead, which allows…
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Becoming Dragon Strong
My own personal journey with aggressive experimental cervical cancer treatment in 2003 initially caused the disability with my legs and back. Since then, treatment saved my life, yet I have been experiencing chronic pain and a balance issue. Also, I have Neuropathy in my feet, which has caused falls and has caused me to break…
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My Accident and Heartbreaking Loss
Today, it has been an entire month, since I broke my leg in a serious fall on Feb 28, 2021. My original disability involves difficulty walking, which ended up being the actual reason that I broke my right leg. Suddenly, I lost my ability to drive and my job which was delivering orders and food…
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Today is Year 18!!!
Today, makes 18 years since I survived cancer and I celebrate each year because I know personally that if the experimental treatment failed. Honestly, I would not be here to type this blog tonight and I would not be living with a ton of survivor’s guilt. Almost my entire family was killed by some form…
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My Choices Affect My Story
Written by, Crystal S. Kauffman-Amon Everything in your life comes down to the decisions that you have made so far, but your story may sound terrible due to terrible choices. My choices were not always bad, but when I made bad decisions it showed in every relationship I was in. Family and friends knew I…
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Beating the Blues…(Devotional)
Written By, Crystal S. Kauffman Do you ever feel like you are alone, when you are in the midst of life’s storm? Do you ever wonder where God is, as the bricks of life start to crumble around you? It is natural to get angry or afraid, but you don’t have to let it consume…
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Shaken, Not Stirred!
Written By, Crystal S. Kauffman How many times have you had your entire world shaken up by someone you love and trusted? No one knows exactly how this type of emotional pain and utter betrayal actually affects your life. They will say they do, but they don’t feel what you feel or how profoundly this…
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Time to Reprogram Your Mind
By, Crystal S. Kauffman, Staff Writer You must learn to reprogram your mind, whenever you are fighting to regain control of your life from active addiction. You must remember that you always attract the same energy that you give off to other people. If you are a negative person, then you will magnetically attract negative…
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Create a Blessing’s Jar
A blessing’s jar is a neat little way to remind yourself of the many daily blessings that you have received each day. This is a unique way to count your blessings, as you add little pieces of paper to a jar that have your blessing written on it. All you need for this project is…
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Devastating End to 27-Year-Old Mystery
By, Crystal S. Kauffman, Staff Writer Minnesota officials has finally learned what had happened to the 11-year-old, Jacob Wetterling, who was abducted on October 22, 1989 from St. Joseph. According to StarTribune, Jacob was riding home from a convenience store with his brother and his best friend when a masked gunman forced Jacob into…
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A Survivor’s Tale
Katherine Keys has been fighting Mesothelioma for 9 years. When she was first diagnosed doctors told her she had less than 2 years. Katherine refused to believe her time was limited and instead decided to fight the cancer. Katherine is convinced that it was her positive attitude and determination to win that has allowed her…
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Update on My Momma
By, Crystal S. Kauffman, Staff Writer Most of my followers know that I had moved in with my mother, in order to help her because she has health problems like I do. Recently, after 6 years of living together, my mom became unable to care for herself and began falling a lot. So, she has…
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Saying Goodbye to My Fur-Brother: Gizmo “Old Man”
By, Crystal S. Kauffman, Staff Writer Tomorrow, I will be saying goodbye to my “Old Man”. Gizmo was my Fur-Brother for over 15 years or more. He has been with my family for his whole life, but due to moving and new landlord issues. I had to make a heart breaking decision to re-home…
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Meet Three More Precious Orphans
By, Crystal S. Kauffman, Staff Writer Meet Susan Little Susan is ten-years-old, but she lost father and her mother has HIV/AIDS. Her mother could not care for her, so came to live at the orphanage. She is well adjusted and loves having her friends at the orphanage. She is in Primary 5 School, but she…
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His Kiss
By, Lilly Maxwell, Guest Blogger He hugged me, Came closer and kissed me. He kissed me in the most passionate way, I’ve ever been kissed I felt my mind go blank. My stomach went to knots, My heart was pounding against my chest. I loved the feeling and I never wanted it to stop, I…
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