Beyond Montana Lyme Stories

Styling a Lyme Bill ~ Washington Guest Post by Hannah Elise Miller Kato

What do you wear to witness the signing of a state bill by the Governor? As I picked over my closet I thought about how I arrived at this day. I thought about my long fight over the last ten plus years. I thought about it all; the sleepless nights, the progressive symptoms that waxed […]

Prologue ~ Guest Series from Washington’s Recognizing Chronic Lyme Bill Supporters

By Angela D April 26, 2015 1 Comment

Washington’s SB 5448, Recognizing Chronic Lyme was signed Friday, April 24, by Governer Inslee. There will be more steps in the future, but the signing makes way for some of the stories from the inspiring patients that supported this bill. I love to share other people’s stories and other people’s work, and the patients advocating […]

“To My Family, Friends, and Acquaintances” ~ A Lyme Letter

By Angela D January 8, 2015 Leave a comment

“We are not lazy, crazy or taking advantage. We research, and bombard you with information because we want you to understand. We want your support. We stand up for ourselves, and promote awareness because if we don’t, who will?” This letter was shared with the members of the 1,000 Letters Lyme Campaign, and is posted here […]

Debby Jo’s Letter ~ 1,000 Letters Campaign

By Angela D November 10, 2014 Leave a comment

This is another patient’s letter from the 1,000 Letters Lyme Campaign, posted with permission. See also Kristine’s Letter, Heather’s Letter, My Letter, the 1,000 Letters tab under ‘On-going Campaigns’ or find the group on facebook (The 1,000 Letters Lyme Campaign) to request membership (you can participate without being on facebook). More stories will be published over time, […]

“Hope and Healing with Lyme Disease” ~ Riley’s Story (Video to Share)

By Angela D November 8, 2014 Leave a comment

“So whatever we’re in in the moment, sometimes it’s hard to imagine what’s coming….” ~Riley’s Mother, towards the end of the video

Dana’s (Video) Story ~ Sound Familiar?

By Angela D October 30, 2014 Leave a comment

“Courage isn’t having the strength to go on…it’s going on when you don’t have the strength.” This is the face of courage and hope! (Posted with permission…..scroll down AFTER you watch the video for something you will be very happy to know)

Kristine’s Letter ~ 1,000 Letters Lyme Campaign

By Angela D October 28, 2014 2 Comments

This is another patient’s letter from the 1,000 Letters Lyme Campaign, posted with permission. See also Heather’s Letter, My Letter, or visit the group on facebook (The 1,000 Letters Lyme Campaign) to request membership (you can participate without being on facebook). More stories will be published over time, but these are just a few examples of […]

Heather’s Letter ~ Patient Stories Beyond Montana

By Angela D October 26, 2014 4 Comments

The following is one of hundreds of letters written so far as part of an awareness campaign, published with the author’s permission. She has since contributed significantly to spreading of other ongoing Lyme campaigns through social media networking and is soon to embark on the next phase of her lyme journey by beginning care with […]