All the Pretty Zebras
– Lacy J. Rosenbaum

I tend to get a little nervous before doctors’ appointments, whether they’re in person or virtual. One reason is that I want to make the most of the time I have. I want to be able to talk about my symptoms, discuss any new issues, and ask questions. I also…

Summer. A short, but cherished season here in Montana, land of long winters. As soon as the first warm day arrives and the sun shines brightly over our valleys, majestic mountains, and many lakes, I’m eager to get outside and make memories with my family! But I soon remember that…

A visit to the dentist can make anyone nervous. That’s certainly true for me, especially for my biannual cleanings. Almost every time I leave the dental hygienist’s chair, I don’t just have clean teeth; I also have a mouthful of painful micro-cuts, excessive bleeding, and an outbreak of awful canker…

As I sit here for the fourth hour at the infusion center, I feel a wave of gratitude wash over me. I’m thankful to have hydration and other infusion options to help me power through difficult days. It has taken me years to accept that I sometimes need supportive care…

Lacy J. Rosenbaum is a devoted wife and mother of four, living life to the fullest on her family’s small Montana farm. She enjoys spending time outdoors, caring for her animals, and embracing the joys of motherhood. After years of unexplained, sometimes debilitating symptoms, she was finally diagnosed with…