Before we were dealing with health challenges, we were living in a space where “life is good.” Simple actions bring about joy and laughter. The challenges that are part of life were easily managed. We had the energy to deal with them as they emerged.

Almost without our awareness, something slipped into our lives that started draining our energy. Who would have thought making an apple pie was a challenge until you realized that your hand could not control the knife and peeler (image 1). With a lot of apple skin landing on the floor, the dog was excitedly begging for more.