tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8824828113983189391.post3101304974542935820..comments2024-03-09T09:28:24.274-05:00Comments on Despite Lupus: My own personality indicatorSara Gormanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07608238591846611898noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8824828113983189391.post-33655580797654064522010-04-09T10:14:53.536-04:002010-04-09T10:14:53.536-04:00And great advice, Marilyn, on the scrapbooking!
...And great advice, Marilyn, on the scrapbooking! <br /><br />Re: the cookies, Anonymous: I, too, had to forgo many rounds of baking...and how I craved those cookies! (Not so much eating them, although that was nice, too - but mostly just the thought of doing something a) I loved, b) I could create with my hands from scratch, and c) where I could share the fruits of my labor with others. I found a couple of stand in's - nothing that hit the spot perfectly, but as Marilyn said, at least I felt a little better. For one, I tried using pre-made cookie dough - you still feel like your doing something and the house will smell good, right? (You can also use the packaged cookie dough mix -I think you just add butter and eggs - if you're feeling a little more adventurous.) I also employed my sister to make cookies - and I was there while she made them. Just being part of making something "Homemade" helped. And lastly, I would shop around for the best chocolate chip cookie in town. I wouldn't go out of my way, and I definitely didn't run myself ragged, but I did explore the bakeries around town when it was convenient. I found some good ones...but I'll tell you - being able to make cookies again is one of the sweetest rewards to taking good care of myself and adjusting my life. Good luck and thanks for your kind, complimentary words!Sara Gormanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07608238591846611898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8824828113983189391.post-24669659744851863112010-04-09T10:05:22.388-04:002010-04-09T10:05:22.388-04:00I'm happy to share my scone recipe! Just bewar...I'm happy to share my scone recipe! Just beware of the butter step...you know where I stand on it!<br /><br />here's the link: <br />http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Butterscotch-Drop-Scones-230911<br /><br />I think you can cut and paste this into your browser. If you have trouble, email me and I'll send it directly. Enjoy and thanks so much for asking!Sara Gormanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07608238591846611898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8824828113983189391.post-81259581533441805592010-04-08T13:48:05.111-04:002010-04-08T13:48:05.111-04:00Anonymous, I understand your frustrations. I too ...Anonymous, I understand your frustrations. I too am a huge scrapbooker!!!! I've had my own designated room for years but when I was diagnosed 2 years ago, the scrapping took a back seat! I just recently told my husband that I was taking the day off to scrapbook. Even if I only got one layout done I knew it was something that would make me "feel" better. You know what, it did! Try to find time to do something small with your hobby, it really helps "me" feel normal! Good luck!Marilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07787721582399677467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8824828113983189391.post-47573134949704372372010-04-07T13:15:36.411-04:002010-04-07T13:15:36.411-04:00I was diagnosed last summer with lupus. Baking, al...I was diagnosed last summer with lupus. Baking, along with scrapbooking are some of my favorite at home hobbies. Things have gotten so bad, I can do neither, A few months ago I wanted homade chocolate chop cookies SOOOO bad....and I paid for it! I couldn't use my hands for days. But I am learning. Thanks for your posts and your book, they are a true inspiration as I try to adjust my life!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8824828113983189391.post-64910967259890147012010-04-07T12:13:28.876-04:002010-04-07T12:13:28.876-04:00So do we get the scone recipe? I'm always up ...So do we get the scone recipe? I'm always up for a new tasty treat! Or you could just make some and send them to me! ha haMarilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07787721582399677467noreply@blogger.com